Could it be? Spring garden season is finally here?

We are loving the beautiful greenery popping up all over the Tri-State. It's been so nice to see the trees leafing out, grass growing, and flowers beginning to bud. These are the signs of spring we always look forward to! And finally could it be, spring is here? Let's hope so!

Another great benefit of these beautiful plants is that they provide outstanding curb appeal for our homes. A nice yard with well-kept plants makes a stunning first impression for potential buyers.

The next few weeks are ideal for getting your landscaping in order. Our fingers are crossed that we've endured our last frost for the year, so it should be safe to plant  your flowers and herbs if you haven't done so already. Be sure to water and fertilize so they will thrive as summer heat nears.

Our best advice is to piece your garden together a little at a time if you're starting from scratch or making some big changes. Flowers and herbs are pretty affordable, but shrubs and trees can certainly be a bigger investment. Think about what you really want to achieve, and keep a close eye on sunlight patterns and moisture to determine what will thrive in your yard.

You might even benefit from having a local professional come to your home for a consultation. These landscape architects will be able to assess your property and let you know what will work best in your yard. However, if you're just working on sprucing up an already-lovely yard, we have full faith you can do that yourself! 

So where do we go for our landscaping needs? Team ERA is located all over the Tri-State, so we all have our own favorite garden centers. We are really fortunate to live in an area that has a nice mix of "big box" stores and local gems. 

We thought this week's blog was the perfect opportunity to share a few of our favorite places to peruse plants around the Tri-State!

Peckenpaugh's Garden Center -- Westside of Evansville

Combs Landscape & Garden Center -- Eastside of Evansville

Hillside Gardens -- Northwest side of Evansville

Colonial Classics Landscape & Nursery -- Newburgh

SWN Garden Center -- Northside of Evansville

Elberfeld Garden Center  -- Elberfeld

Jim Hipp Nursery -- Haubstadt

Hastings Plants -- Mt. Vernon

Larger chains like Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart, and Rural King all have nice garden centers as well. These are wonderful places to shop for the greens in your life because they usually have wide selections and good prices. 

Finally, a newer business we continue to hear great things about is Wilde Horticultural Services. If you are looking for a someone to come out and just do everything for you, this group would be an excellent contact. 

What other landscapers and garden centers are you visiting this spring? Share with us, because as always, we love passing along local resources to all of our clients! 

Enjoy the rest of the week, and post some pictures in the comments of this post on Facebook so we can see your garden progress!