Winding Stair Gardens

The success of your garden is our priority. Take a gander at our helpful Garden Guides! 

Garden Guides

Apples and their Pollinators: Varieties available at Winding Stair Gardens, 2026.
Planting & Maintenance of Apple Trees: A Quick Reference Guide for the Novice.
Blueberry Pollinator Pairings: "Rabbiteye" & Northern "Highbush" Blueberry bushes.
Planting Bare Root Trees: A strong start for healthy growth
Butterfly Bush Alternatives: Avoid the invasive, grow the native!
Cut Flower Gardening: Grow your own Bouquet
Dogwood Selection Chart: Species, Colors, Zones and more!
Fertilizers: Chemical and Synthetic vs. Organic
Native Groundcovers: Help control erosion with low-growing plants to form dense soil cover
Hydrangea Pruning Cheat Sheet: Want more blooms on your Hydrangea next year?
Pet-Friendly House Plants: Keep your house green and your pets happy
The Hügelkultur Method of preparing your Raised Bed
Mountain Riparian Species: Bridging the gap between land and waterway
How to Plant and Grow Roses
Attracting Hummingbirds into your Garden or Landscape
Deer Resistant Gardening
Native Grasses – Low Fuss, Low Maintenance
Planning a Perfect Pollinator Garden & Landscape
Creating your own Rock & Crevice Garden
Starting a Compost Pile
Walnut Toxicity

Need more advice?

Drop into the Garden Center at 57 Saunders Road, Franklin. Our helpful staff will be delighted to assist you with any questions and recommendations.

If you need a little more direction on your garden or landscape, consider booking a Garden Consultation with Greg Mason, our resident expert landscape consultant.