Introducing Gardening Simplified, a radio show and podcast from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.

In today’s episode, Rick and Stacey talk about the fascinating history behind rock gardens, explain the difference between a rock garden and an alpine garden, and of course, tell all about the plants that thrive in this type of landscape.

What even is a berry? Well, watch this episode and you’ll find out! Stacey and Rick deep-dive into what really classifies as a berry and talk about a variety of berry-laden beauties. Whether they are edible, or just for ornamental purposes, berries add so much to the landscape, not to mention they’re fantastic for wildlife!

It’s human nature to get disheartened when something doesn’t work out, and when it comes to plants and gardening, things don’t always work out the way we hoped. Weeds, water, and work are the three main reasons people tend to give up on gardening and we’re here to help! Learn about the plants people tend to give up on the most and how to avoid common mistakes.

Carpe diem! Fall is a fantastic time to be in the garden. Whether you’re tending to your plants or getting your lawn in order, we’ve got tips and tasks for you to work on. Plus learn about plants that you should get in the ground now, and ones you want to hold off until spring to plant.

The way people define low-maintenance plants varies from gardener to gardener. At its core, the basic low-maintenance plant is one that is well-suited for the conditions where you want to plant. Hear all about low-maintenance plants and how you can incorporate them into your garden to gain both beauty and time.

People love round plants, or as we like to say, meatballs. Whether you’re the type of gardener that likes to have all your plants perfectly shaped in an appealing circle, or you lean more towards chaotic gardening, plants with rounded habits or globe shaped flowers help to make a dynamic garden. Learn all about them in this episode!