Spectacular Spring Ephemerals These wondrous spring wildflowers pop-up­ at the start of spring, and are truly a sight to behold. But you have to act fast since once trees and shrubs leaf out, they’ll block these delicate perennials light and then they’re gone just like that! [caption id="attachment_129" align="alignleft" width="625"]…

What would a garden be without the music of birds? Spring is the perfect time to think about ways to encourage birds to take up residence in your garden.  During this mad-dash of territory conflicts and courtship rituals our birds need to find food, water, mates and a home to…

The cold of winter has finally arrived in Wisconsin... which means it is time to think spring!! Make plans to join Avant Gardening and Landscaping at the 2016 Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo February 12th-14th at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. This event is sure to get you ready for all…

If you are currently enjoying the fruits (and vegetables!) of your labor after carefully tending to your spring garden plantings, did you know August in our area of Southern Wisconsin can be an ideal time to plant seeds -- for a second gardening season? Our Avant Gardening and Landscaping team encourages you to give it a…

The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is almost here. And with it, many small area businesses aren't just celebrating one of the main summer holidays, but also taking part in a national effort to celebrate independent businesses. Avant Gardening and Landscaping is a proud member of Dane Buy Local, and…

[caption id="attachment_92" align="alignright" width="300"] Avant's mobile nursery offers beautiful perennials, grown locally[/caption] Our team at Avant Gardening & Landscaping is enjoying the opportunity to connect with many of you as we take our "mobile nursery" on the road and join the Madison Eastside Farmers' Market  every Tuesday afternoon in June. It's also giving us…

"I just wanted to find a special way to give back to the community that's opened its arms to me, and supported my business for more than 30 years." -Liza Lightfoot, Owner and President of Avant Gardening and Landscaping Running a successful local business for 30 years is a pretty big deal.…

  Your Late May Gardening Checklist It's show time! We typically think of spring as being the start to several months of beauty with the fresh scent of lilacs in the air, and other flowers bursting into bloom. Even dragging out the patio furniture can be a ritual to get…

This time of year is exciting for all of us who enjoy gardening. And hopefully you've read our last  post focused on simple tips to get ready to plant your vegetable garden. Now we're ready to take you beyond the planning stage, with suggestions from Avant Gardening and Landscaping's staff…

It seems to be taking awhile for spring to (really!) stick around, but once it does, it will be time to plant your vegetable garden. We love vegetables at Avant Gardening and Landscaping! And though growing your own food may mean more work-- especially during mosquito season-- it can also save you money, increase…