Fall color is here! Does it really matter where you purchase your mums, pansies, and violas from in Midlothian or Prosper?
Are you buying the same thing from a local garden center as you are from a big box store? The answer is a resounding NO!
Supporting a local business is a good enough reason in and of itself to go with the local garden center. BUT there are two other very important reasons as to why you should avoid the box stores and ALWAYS buy your seasonal color local.
First of all, local garden centers buy from local growers. Local growers obviously work in the same climate as we do, thus their seasonal color is going to be grown in the same climate in which it's being planted. Because of this, it will survive and thrive much better than something that is brought in from a climate that is hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
Benefits of locally grown seasonal color:
Big box store problems:Many big box stores are not going to buy from local growers. They often buy from large suppliers located all over the state or quite often all over the country.
Why this matters:
Secondly, these big box stores have one goal in mind when ordering seasonal color: for it to have the biggest, brightest blooms as soon as it hits the shelves!
How do they accomplish this? By purchasing from vendors that will pump the color full of potent chemicals to make it pop at just the right time. While it does make the flowers look great right now, it significantly lowers the lifespan of the color and reduces recurring blooms.
Big box store approach:
Local grower approach:Local growers have the long-term game in mind, and their goal is to give you a quality product that will last an entire season.
Benefits of quality-grown seasonal color:
Buying from big box stores:
Buying from local garden centers:
Beyond plant quality, buying local means:
There are local garden centers all over Midlothian and Prosper, so there are no excuses! Buy local!
What to ask when shopping:
At Vista Lawn and Pest, we provide comprehensive landscape maintenance in Midlothian and Prosper, including seasonal color installation using quality plants from local sources. Our fertilization and weed control programs keep your entire property beautiful year-round, and we understand the importance of using plants adapted to North Texas conditions.
Choose quality over convenience—buy your fall color locally!
Watch the video below to see the difference between locally grown and big box store seasonal color and learn what to look for when shopping.
For professional landscape services and lawn care in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
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