Japanese beetles can quickly turn healthy plants into a skeleton of leaves—but don't panic! In this video, Greg explains how to identify Japanese beetle damage, which plants they target most often, and the best ways to manage them in your landscape. You'll learn: 🌿 How to spot Japanese beetles 🌿 Which plants are most vulnerable 🌿 Prevention and treatment options 🌿 Tips for reducing damage throughout the season If Japanese beetles are showing up in your garden, these practical tips can help keep your plants looking their best.

If you've ever admired a beautiful pond, chances are the plants were doing more work than you realized! In this week's Water Garden Wednesday video, Greg takes a closer look at some of our favorite water plants and explains why they're one of the most important parts of a healthy pond ecosystem. Water plants do much more than add beauty. They help: 💧 Improve water quality 🌞 Reduce algae by providing shade 🐟 Create shelter for fish 🦋 Support pollinators and other wildlife 🌱 Keep your pond balanced naturally Whether you're building a new water garden or looking to improve an existing pond, choosing the right plants can make all the difference.

Bagworms may be small, but they can cause serious damage to trees and shrubs—especially arborvitae, junipers, cedars, and other evergreens. In this video, Greg shows real bagworm damage on a tree here at Willow Ridge and explains how to identify these destructive pests, when to act, and the best treatment options available. Learn: ✔ How to spot bagworms early ✔ Which plants are most at risk ✔ The damage bagworms can cause ✔ When and how to treat infestations ✔ How to protect your landscape from future outbreaks If you notice browning branches, defoliation, or hanging "bags" on your trees, don't wait—early intervention is key. 🌿 Visit Willow Ridge Garden Center & Landscaping for expert advice, products, and solutions for bagworms and other garden pests.

🌺 Welcome back to What's in Our Pond with Julia! This week, Julia introduces Midnight Marvel Hibiscus, a stunning perennial known for its rich dark foliage and enormous scarlet-red flowers. Why gardeners love it: 🌺 Massive 8–9 inch blooms 🌿 Deep burgundy-black leaves ☀️ Thrives in full sun 🦋 Attracts butterflies and pollinators ❄️ Returns year after year If you're looking for a bold statement plant that brings color and drama to the garden from summer into fall, Midnight Marvel Hibiscus is hard to beat. Stop by and see what's blooming!

🎶 "Feed me, Seymour!" 🎶 Our carnivorous plants are stealing the spotlight! From snapping Venus Flytraps to slippery Pitcher Plants and sticky Sundews, these fascinating plants have evolved incredible ways to catch and digest insects. 🪰 Venus Flytraps snap shut on unsuspecting prey 🌱 Pitcher Plants lure insects into tube-shaped traps ✨ Sundews use sticky tentacles to catch their meals They're strange, they're fascinating, and they're some of the coolest plants you'll ever grow. Stop by and see these insect-eating wonders in person—but maybe don't mention Audrey II.

Julia gives you the rundown on the beautiful plants growing by our ponds.

🖖 Welcome back to What's in Our Pond with Julia! This week, Julia introduces us to Captain Kirk Hosta, a striking shade-loving perennial with blue-green leaves and bright golden centers that light up the garden. 🌿 Great for shade and part-shade gardens 🌿 Low-maintenance and easy to grow 🌿 Produces lavender flowers in summer 🌿 Adds season-long color and texture Whether you're building a woodland garden or looking to brighten a shady spot, Captain Kirk Hosta is ready to boldly grow where many plants can't! Visit us to see what's growing in our pond gardens and nursery.

The koi pond has its own little universe ✨

Customer: “Do you have boo-jin-villa?” Employee: “Absolutely 🙂”

Customer: “I need a plant that doesn’t need attention.” Cactus: “Say less.”

In today’s video we’re checking out one of the coolest interactive plants around: the Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica)! Watch as its leaves fold up instantly when touched and learn about the fascinating defense mechanism behind this unique plant behavior. It’s part science experiment, part houseplant, and 100% entertaining to watch. 😅 #SensitivePlant #MimosaPudica #PlantEducation #NatureFacts #GardenFun

In this week’s How To Tuesday, Matt walks through the basics of trimming and shaping topiaries to help keep them healthy, full, and beautifully maintained. From proper shaping techniques to seasonal maintenance tips, this video is packed with helpful advice for homeowners and plant lovers alike.