Wallaces Garden Center

06/21/2026

Are your hanging baskets looking a little tired?
Don't give up on them! A mid-season refresh can make all the difference. Trim back leggy growth, remove spent blooms, fertilize regularly, and keep up with watering as summer heat arrives. With a little TLC, your baskets can stay full, healthy, and blooming beautifully all season long.
Stop by Wallace's for fertilizer, fresh annuals, and expert advice to keep your containers looking their best! Check out our blog at: https://wallacesgardencenter.com/blogs/gardening/hanging-basket-care

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

Garden Party Members—New Offers Are Blooming!
It's the perfect weekend to refresh your landscape and garden while taking advantage of these Garden Party exclusive savings:
20% OFF Butterfly Bush
Buy One, Get One FREE Pint Milkweed (Purple Pot, regularly $9.99 each)
20% OFF Fruit Trees & Small Fruits
30% OFF Shade Trees, Evergreens & Flowering Trees
50% OFF Premium Annuals (5" Pots) & Geraniums (5" & 6.5" Pots)(Just $4 each, regularly $7.99)
Annual Flats Just $12 each (regularly $22.99)

Plus, join us for a fun-filled weekend at Wallace's!
Pot Recycle Weekend: Bring in your old plastic plant pots for recycling both Saturday and Sunday from 10am–4pm
Quad Cities Bonsai 1st Annual Bonsai Show Saturday 1pm-3pm
Quad City Woodturners: Watch live woodturning demonstrations all weekend long!
Uncle Sam's Kitchen Food Truck: Saturday 11am–2pm
Zero Waste Reserve: Shop eco-friendly and sustainable cleaning for the home and self-care products in bulk: Saturday | 10am–4pm

Great deals, great food, and plenty of inspiration for your home and garden. We can't wait to see you this weekend at Wallace's!

06/20/2026

Summary: Flowering and Evergreen Shrubs to Transform Your Outdoor Space

Looking to add privacy and beauty to your yard? Shrubs are the perfect solution! They offer year-round structure, noise reduction, and natural charm that fences just can’t match. Whether you’re blocking out a street view or creating a peaceful retreat, shrubs help build a lush, inviting space.

What to Consider:
Evergreen vs. Deciduous: Evergreens (like arborvitae and boxwood) provide year-round cover, while deciduous shrubs (like lilac and hydrangea) shine during the growing season.
Growth Rate: Arborvitae and privet are fast growers; yews grow slower but require less maintenance.
Care Requirements: Match shrubs to your soil, sunlight, and time commitment.
Design Tips: Give shrubs room to grow, mix sizes and textures, and plan for multi-season interest.

🌳 Top Shrub Picks:
Fast-Growing: Arborvitae, Privet
Evergreens for Year-Round Privacy: Boxwood, Yews, Junipers
Flowering Favorites: Lilacs (fragrant and bee-friendly), Hydrangeas (summer color), Viburnum (multi-season appeal)

🌸 Design Like a Pro:
Layer tall evergreens with medium flowering shrubs and low groundcovers for a dynamic, natural look. Include plants that shine in different seasons for year-round beauty and biodiversity.

🌼 New to Shrubs?
Water regularly the first year (1" per week)
Mulch to retain moisture
Prune only as needed, depending on plant type
Be patient—shrubs take 2–3 years to mature

🌟 The Takeaway: With the right mix of evergreen structure and seasonal color, shrubs can transform your outdoor space into a private, vibrant haven. Visit Wallace’s Garden Center in Bettendorf to get expert advice and find the perfect plants for your backyard retreat! For more information on choosing the best shrubs for privacy screen, visit our blog:

Discover the best shrubs for privacy to transform your yard into a lush, low-maintenance retreat in Bettendorf—fast-growing, evergreen, and flowering picks!

06/19/2026

Join us Saturday, June 20, from 1–3 PM for the 1st Annual Quad City Bonsai Club Bonsai Show at Wallace's Garden Center!
View beautiful bonsai trees cultivated by club members and learn about the symbolic art of bonsai. We're also honored to have Harry Wallner serving as this year's show judge.
Free admission (donation recommended). We hope to see you there!

06/18/2026

Want to help Monarch butterflies thrive? Create a Monarch-friendly garden by planting nectar-rich flowers and the all-important milkweed, which serves as both a food source and host plant for Monarch caterpillars. Favorites like Bee Balm, Catmint, Liatris, and hardy Hibiscus provide colorful blooms that attract Monarchs and other pollinators throughout the season.
For the best results, plant a variety of flowers with different bloom times, include native plants, provide sunny resting spots, and avoid pesticides. A Monarch garden not only supports these beautiful butterflies but also creates a vibrant, pollinator-friendly landscape for everyone to enjoy.
For more information about Monarch Butterflies, check out our blog at: https://wallacesgardencenter.com/blogs/recipes/how-to-attract-monarch-butterflies

06/18/2026

Need Father’s Day gift ideas?

From grill master essentials and handy new tools to great-smelling gifts Dad will love, we’ve got everything you need to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day!

06/18/2026

Give your front porch a summer refresh and create a beautiful container that pollinators will love!
Join us on Saturday, June 27th at 10:00 AM and we'll guide you step-by-step in creating your very own pollinator pot filled with pollinator "candy" plants that attract butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects.
Your workshop project includes a hummingbird feeder and everything you need to create a stunning, pollinator-friendly display.
💲 Cost: $75 per person
🐦 Includes hummingbird feeder & plants
🌼 Attract butterflies, bees & hummingbirds all season long
⚠️ Spots are limited!
Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us and take home a porch planter that's both beautiful and beneficial. Sign up at the link below⬇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pollinator-planter-workshop-tickets-1990729827503?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

06/18/2026

Fall may seem far away, but our mums arrived last week and the growing has already begun!
Our team has been busy planting thousands of tiny mum plugs that, in just a few short months, will transform into those big, beautiful mums that brighten porches, patios, and entryways every fall.
It's always amazing to see how these little plants grow into the colorful fall favorites you know and love. From vibrant yellows and oranges to rich reds, purples, and bi-colors, there's a mum color for everyone!

What is your favorite mum color? Let us know in the comments!