After a long winter, spring’s arrival makes gardeners giddy. We’re ready to race outside, get our hands in the dirt, and create gorgeous gardens! However, for many areas, snow and freezing temperatures continue well past March 20, and the soil remains frozen. What’s an eager gardener to do? Plant a container garden! While tender annuals […]
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The joy of a garden can be easily summed up by the human senses. What good is a garden if not to enjoy it with our eyes, noses, ears, hands, and tongues? Many gardeners would agree that perhaps the most rewarding part about gardening is the gift it gives to our eyes. Simply looking at […]
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Lovely, lush, beautifully designed gardens offer a great escape to relax and unwind–but nothing adds more tranquility to a garden than watching butterflies flit from flower to flower. If you’re a fan of pollinators (and who isn’t?), try adding pollinator-friendly perennials to your garden design plan. You’ll increase your garden pleasure even more when surrounded […]
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It’s safe to say that all of us are ready for spring to make its warm entrance in a few weeks. There is no doubt the winter blues can take a toll on anyone, even your plants. Perhaps some of your perennials have gone dormant for the winter, or your annuals have ended their life […]
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President’s Day is on Monday, February 18, this year, and what better way to honor our former presidents than by looking at all they’ve grown. Literally. As presidents moved into the White House, so too they took over the gardens. Depending on a president’s particular taste, the White House Gardens would take on new styles. […]
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February is Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in the U.S., and it’s a monthlong, annual observance in Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It began as a way for remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. Thus, as we observe Black […]
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Another year is here, which means a slew of new gardening goals to tackle. And, if you’re one to follow design trends, you know that a new year also means something else: a brand-new Color of the Year from Pantone! The colour experts at Pantone choose a color to personify the year ahead, often based […]
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A new year calls for new gardening goals. Why not add some new features and fun to your garden this year? Keeping up with gardening trends is an easy way to keep your gardening hobby fresh so you’ll never grow bored of your ever-changing outdoor oasis. Did you try any of the 2018 gardening trends […]
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So, you’ve been gardening for a while, and it’s time to step up your game. You know about composting and other cheap garden hacks, but what about permaculture? Perhaps you’ve heard this term before, or you’ve seen other green-thumbed gardeners use it. But what does it mean? Coined in 1978 by David Colgren and Bill […]
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You take pride in your garden. All the labor, love and thought that went into your outdoor oasis are a result of your commitment to gardening. That’s why it can be extra frustrating when pests come to destroy your efforts. When these natural nuisances make snacks out of your crops, it feels like you have […]
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