Gardening : Pros outweigh the Cons...

So, you're an expert gardener. You know the difference between a Pansy and a Petunia, a Helleborus and a Hemerocallis. You know what you like, what grows well, and what doesn't. You also know the effort it takes and the time needed to keep things looking nice in your yard or containers. You know about potential bugs or diseases, and you know how your pocketbook can be affected.

Or maybe you're not an expert. You have no clue what grows in sun, or what needs fertilizer and how much, or how much you should pay for a quality hanging planter. You have heard yourself say, "Huh, you mean you have to water those?" You don't know if pink goes with red, purple with orange, or what peppers are good for salsa. And maybe you simply don't care that you don't know.

Fortunately, both expert and rookie gardeners can benefit from what W.W. offers in terms of quality plants, helpful service, and a wide variety and selection. However, what experts and rookies may NOT know is that, in addition to what W.W. offers, gardening in general has much to offer. Ponder these questions...

Did you know that gardening is the #1 hobby in America?

Did you know that gardening can ease stress and anxiety like no other activity or treatment?

Did you know that growing something and seeing it flourish is one of the best ways to lift your mood, find satisfaction, gain confidence, and enjoy the outdoors?

Did you know that gardening is unmatched in terms of value... true, it is possible to spend quite a bit on plants, as it takes quite a bit to grow and sell them. But the benefits you receive in return during the season far exceeds the initial investment, especially if you plant perennials.

Did you know that even in economic downturns, gardening remains one of the most popular pastimes for households and individuals?

So, for you experts, maybe this is the year you revamp some of your gardens, or try something new, or get a friend interested in gardening. And for you rookies and newcomers, look forward to the good things that gardening can offer and enjoy your new found interest.

And for everyone, the next time when you feel down or just feel like you need something positive in your life, take a walk through our garden center. See the colors. Smell the scents. Take in the beauty that only the flowering and gardening world can offer. Maybe try that plant over there that caught your eye. Or ask if we have that flower your neighbor has. Or buy something for that special person who can't get out for themselves.

In all of this, you will soon see that the "pros" of gardening far outweigh the "cons". Enjoy the 2009 season!