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From the Potting Bench: Common Insects on Houseplants

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Because houseplants are generally in controlled, fairly sterile environments, an insect infestation can wreak havoc. Natural predators like ladybugs usually aren’t around to help manage populations. The following insects tend to hang out on the undersides of leaves, or in the little nooks where stems branch, so sometimes we don’t notice our plants are hosting […]
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Selecting and Caring for Freshly Cut Christmas Trees

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The freshly cut tree is the centerpiece of Christmas decorating. Campbell’s is proud to offer only the highest quality Christmas trees available, cut and immediately shipped to our stores so your  tree looks beautiful through the whole season. We give each of our trees a fresh cut before they leave our stores so the tree […]
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From the Potting Bench: Our favorites from J Schwanke’s design seminars

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Hosting J Schwanke for design seminars is one of the highlights of our holiday season. He is full of great ideas to bring life and warmth into our homes during the winter. We’ve captured a few of our favorites from his seminars this year. If you’d like help recreating any of these styles for your […]
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Plant Profile: Cyclamen

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When the bright reds and yellows of autumn start to fade and days become shorter, its easy to succumb to the winter blues. Our favorite solution: cyclamen. Colorful and easy to care for, cyclamen are long-blooming, sending up flowers from deep within their variegated foliage for months. These tips will help keep your plant healthy […]
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Landscaping 101: 5 Shrubs for Fall Color

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Lincoln is experiencing particularly brilliant fall colors this year. Aside from the popular burning bush pictured in the landscape above, these are some of our favorites for the season in a range of sizes to fit in any landscape. Several of these choices have fragrant flowers and berries to support pollinator habitats and other wildlife. […]
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Landscaping 101: Moisture Tolerant Plants

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Generally in Nebraska we’re looking for drought-tolerant plants in order to use our water resources wisely, but occasionally we have low spots that water settles from run off, or heavy soil that takes a little longer to dry out. These areas are perfect for a beautiful perennial bed or water-loving specimen tree. The plants in […]
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Landscaping 101: Ornamental Grasses

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Ornamental grasses are a favorite for modern landscaping, and are especially fitting here in the plains to connect designed landscapes with wild spaces. There’s lots of variation in size, shape, and texture to fit almost any sunny location. Stop in and talk to our greenhouse staff for help selecting the perfect grass for your site.Dwarf […]
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From the Potting Bench: Fall Combination Planters

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Fall planter season is in full swing. Our stores are stocked with blooming asters and mums, and we’ve put together some fresh designs to inspire your planting! Try adding a wrought iron sphere or tuteur for a polished look. As the weather cools and plants finish blooming, leave seed heads and grass plumes to use […]
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Lawn Care 101: Seeding Your Lawn

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Fall is our favorite time to seed lawns. The ideal seeding window is from mid-August to mid-September. Whether you’re overseeding or starting fresh, the cooler, more consistent temperatures will make tending to young grass seedlings much easier. Our seed mixes have been selected specifically for southeastern Nebraska, and they’re updated yearly to include the most […]