In case you haven't heard... Avant Gardening and Landscaping is having a plant sale! CLICK HERE to download and print off your $5 OFF coupon! :) This post will focus on a few of the more unique shrub choices we have available for purchase – they look excellent in our nursery…

Hooray, spring is here! While it’s time for flowers and showers, it’s also time for Morels! These little, golden beauties are a favorite of mushroom eaters and mushroom hunters everywhere. Each spring hundreds of people take to the woods to look for these delicious little treasures. If there is one…

Avant Gardening and Landscaping is having a plant sale! The next couple of blogs will be relating to our nursery to expand your knowledge and interest in our plants. In this post you will learn about what separates Avant's nursery from other nurseries by finding out more about our growing methods.…

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"]…

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…

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.…

[caption id="attachment_43" align="alignright" width="224"] Relax, plan, prepare for spring at Avant's Garden Expo booth[/caption] It is a mid-winter oasis-- and our Avant Gardening and Landscaping team is looking forward to spending the weekend at the 2015 Garden Expo! This event is sure to get you ready for all your spring…