Ah…autumn! The leaves are beginning to change colors and lazily drift from their branches to form an orange, yellow and red carpet on the ground. The breeze has grown cool and crisp and the scent of pumpkin-spice has begun to fill the air. Our gardens are bursting with color from the fall-blooming perennials planted earlier […]
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Summer has arrived! I hope you are enjoying the warm weather and your gardens bursting with all of the colors of the season. I enjoy taking in the sights and smells of our garden beds while our pollinator friends come to visit! Have you begun thinking about perennial mums? Once the weather turns cool and […]
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Are you looking for the perfect perennial to add a gorgeous splash of color to your flower garden this year? What if we told you there was a beautiful bloom that’s hardy enough to survive the sleet and cold of winter; but bounces back in spring, bursting with color and adding visual interest to your […]
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It’s time to think about getting your garden in shape for spring! What’s the first thing that comes to mind and makes you smile when you think about your garden? Is it the vivid colors that add vibrance and beauty to your yard? The hum of bees and hummingbirds buzzing from flower to flower as […]
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If you hope to avoid a floral faux pas, consider the language of flowers!
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When you receive a root-filled bag with no evidence of life, what’s a gardener to do? Relax and take a deep breath. Those dry roots will morph into a lovely addition to your garden!
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With the holidays over and the garden still blanketed in snow, what’s a gardener to do to survive the cold, dark days of winter? Dream of spring blooms, of course! And what’s the best way to prepare for a new garden season? Rest, rejuvenate, and reap garden inspiration by reading great garden books! With thousands […]
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As winter pummels the garden and snowdrifts create mini-mountains in your landscape, it’s easy to enjoy the frosty wonderland from inside your home. However, your plants and garden décor may not appreciate the seasonal stress. To protect your garden from harsh winter weather, follow our easy steps to winter-proof your plants and garden goodies. Winter […]
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As temperatures plummet and snow covers the landscape, garden season may seem ages away—unless you’re lucky to live in a warm zone! Most gardeners start counting the days until spring as soon as the first frost hits. They hoard seed catalogs and dog-ear interesting landscape designs in their favorite books and magazines. Even if the […]
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As the temperatures cool and daylight hours shorten, the beautiful blooms of fall plants fade. Late autumn and winter induce dormancy in many plants. However, your garden can still shine brightly with a bit of planning. You just need to choose the proper perennials that add color, texture, and interest throughout the dreary days of […]
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