Spring has sprung and gardening season is upon us. Gardening is a popular hobby for many reasons. It's therapeutic and rewarding, it allows us to connect with nature and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Whether you are a novice gardener or a seasoned pro, there is always something to learn and improve on in the world of growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. In this article, we are sharing our most valuable gardening tips, plus resources in our local community that will help you along the way.

1. Make your plan. All good things start with a well thought out plan. Decide what you want to grow based on the space available, climate and your personal preferences. Consider factors like sunlight, soil quality and access to water. Bucks County is in the United States Department of Agriculture's hardiness zone 6. Hardiness zones are regions that are labeled by their average minimum growing temperatures. Educating yourself on what hardiness zone you are located in will help you know which plants will and will not thrive in your garden.
2. Choose the right plants. Select plants that are suitable for your climate and gardening experience. Take into consideration what you and your family enjoy eating and if you need guidance, speak to someone at a local garden center.
3. Plant and water properly. Follow the instructions when it comes to spacing and watering frequency. 
4. Provide adequate sunlight. Most plants need at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. Make sure where you decide to plant your garden allows for this.
5. Control weeds and pests. Remove weeds frequently as they will take nutrients and water from your plants. Find ways to control pests, whether that be a natural spray or a fence to keep animals out.

Seasons Garden Center

2023 Happening List Winner for Garden Center/Nursery

 1069 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
(215) 493-4226

Seasons Garden Center is your one-stop-shop when it comes to gardening and landscaping needs. You can visit the shop, greenhouses, outdoor displays, and amazing grounds year round. The staff is available to provide gardening advice and the landscape division has a talented team of designers and garden experts to help you with your needs this spring. They also offer studio classes, event rentals and wedding florals.

Plants on the Sill

2023 Happening List Finalist for Garden Center/Nursery

8789 Easton Rd, Ottsville, PA
(610) 556-2514

Plants on the Sill offers common to rare houseplants, floral design for all occasions, gifts, plant supplies and more.

Just One More Plant

2023 Happening List Finalist for Garden Center/Nursery

1585 Clay Ave, Quakertown, PA
(267) 227-3251

Just One More Plant is a small, family-owned business with a love for all things plants, specializing in houseplants. From hard to find tropicals to easy to care for beginner plants, to soil, pottery and everything in between, you can find it at Just One More Plant.

Bucks County Gardens

1057 N Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA
(215) 766-7800

Bucks County Gardens is a lifestyle garden center and boutique featuring quality plants, landscape design/build, outdoor furniture and more.

Dublin Agway

W 10 PA-313, Dublin, PA
(215) 249-3117

Dublin Agway is a farm, pet, yard and garden store. From bird feeders and various brands of bird food to garden supplies like grass seed, fertilizer and plants for your home and garden, Dublin Agway is your one-stop-shop.

Fairless Hills Garden Center

620 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills, PA
(215) 428-2550

Fairless Hills Garden Center is a popular Bucks County destination for the best selection & lowest prices across annuals, perennials, shrubs, and many other plants – as well as gardening supplies & tools, outdoor decor, and patio furniture.

Lucky Gardening

2023 Happening List Winner for Landscaping

Doylestown, PA
(215) 817-0806

Lucky Gardening LLC is a design & maintenance company located in Doylestown, PA.

Rickard's Landscaping

2023 Happening List Finalist for Landscaping

285 Nemoral St, Warminster, PA
(267) 981-6532

Rickard's Landscaping offers landscaping and hardscaping, excavation and demolition in Bucks County.

Jenny's Flowers & Landscaping

2023 Happening List Finalist for Landscaping

Doylestown, PA
(267) 454-6218

Jenny's Flowers offers full service landscaping, tree and shrub services, spring and fall cleanup, landscape design, personal estate garden maintenance, mulch installation and potted flowers for commercial and residential.

Giordano Landscaping LLC

515 Lower State Rd, North Wales, PA
(215) 260-8400

Giordano Landscape Design will transform your landscape into a masterpiece. Giordano’s in-house landscape design process is structured with this in mind – to merge your vision with a creative and beautiful design.

Weed Man Bucks County

211 N Sycamore St, Newtown, PA
(215) 968-1845

Weed Man is a locally owned and operated lawn care franchise, providing environmentally responsible lawn fertilization, weed control, and integrated pest management services in Bucks County.

Stephen Propato Landscape

Bucks County, PA
(267) 474-5265

Stephen Propato Landscape offers spring clean up, mulch, pruning, plant installation and more.