Having trouble thinking of a gift? Why not do something a little different for Mother's Day? Instead of giving her a bouquet of roses, plant her a rose garden! If she already has a rose garden--add to it! If she lives in an apartment, consider a potted rose plant; many roses will do quite well in containers (ask us for suggestions).

Why give one bouquet that will soon fade away, when you can give years of pleasure from living roses instead?

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When most people think of annuals they think about upright varieties for borders and containers. But when planning your annual garden, think about more than just upright plants. There are a number of wonderful trailing varieties that are perfect for providing a splash of color between shrubs, on a hillside, cascading over a rock wall or trailing from a hanging basket.

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Peonies are grown for their large, showy and fragrant flowers that are produced throughout spring. While most peonies also have very attractive foliage that makes them a useful addition to the landscape all season, it’s the blooms they produce that make them so prized by home gardeners.

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When you walk into Nicholson-Hardie Garden Center , you’ll find virtually everything Mom could ever want. Nicholson-Hardie offers free delivery of any purchase from our stores within 48 hours. Remember, we guarantee every single product we sell, so if Mom is not 100% satisfied for any reason, we promise to remedy the situation. And, if you're still feeling anxious, give Mom a convenient gift card--purchased online or in person at one of our stores.

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Caladiums are wonderful tropical foliage plants grown for their spectacular, multicolored heart-shaped leaves that come in combinations of red, pink, green and/or white, with colored midribs and contrasting backgrounds and borders. The varied leaf colors and patterns create many uses for caladiums in the landscape.

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When planning your garden, consider putting in some herbs--or even an entire herb garden. For the home chef, dried herbs are no match for those freshly picked. Even herbs purchased fresh at the grocery store or farmers market have lost some of their essences by the time they're sold. And the most popular and easiest herbs to grow in home gardens are Mediterranean herbs. Their leaves flavor everything from meats, soups, and stews to pizza, spaghetti and even some desserts.

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Hydrangeas are one of the most popular plants in America. They can be grown indoors our outside in the garden, allowing their blooms to be enjoyed almost anywhere at anytime of the year. Florist-grown hydrangeas can provide double the enjoyment since their flowers can be enjoyed indoors first, and then be pruned back and transplanted outdoors for a second bloom later in the season.

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