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Jade Princess Ornamental Millet
August 18, 2022

Millet Care & Info

Millet is a confusing term used broadly to describe five completely different genera of plants: Foxtail millet, Proso millet, Japanese millet, Brown top millet and Pearl Millet. While the others are used primarily as food crops around the world Pearl Millet is used mainly as an ornamental plant in the United States. Pearl Millet is recorded […]
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Shrubs in Nursery
August 18, 2022

Caring for Shrubs

When designing your outdoor space, consider adding shrubs. They make great additions around the foundations of a house or as privacy walls. Shrubs provide shade which can be helpful for lower-growing plants and can be used as backdrops to define garden beds. Shrubs are small to medium-sized woody plants, larger than flower, but smaller than […]
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Planting Trees & Shrubs
August 8, 2022

Planting Trees & Shrubs in Summer

Why plant in summer? Because plants are no longer using tremendous amounts of energy to flower or grow stems and leaves, they can now devote energy to growing roots! You may have heard that the time to plant has always been in the spring and fall when the weather is cooler. But planting in the […]
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Boxwood
July 5, 2022

Growing Baby Gem Boxwood

Baby Gem™ Boxwood is the ideal shrub for a small space. This plant is perfect for small gardens and focal points with its small stature and delicate leaves. Since it’s evergreen, this shrub will always stand out in the winter months. Drought tolerant, deer and pest resistant, and low maintenance – this is a shrub […]
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Ornamental Grasses
June 14, 2022

Ornamental Grass for Privacy

Gardeners who want to block a neighbor’s yard or screen a patio without building a structure should consider planting perennial ornamental grasses. Unlike evergreen trees and shrubs, ornamental grasses grow very quickly, usually reaching their mature size in two seasons. Their fast growth rate makes them ideal for privacy hedges because new plants can rapidly fill […]
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Frosty Fern-closeup
June 7, 2022

Caring for Frosty Fern

The frosty fern plant is popular for its white-tipped leaves, which give it a frosted appearance. Are you searching for the reason why your frosty fern plants are dying or turning brown? Gardenerdy tells you all that you should know about frosty fern care. Did You Know? The frosty fern plant is regarded as an […]
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Thuja Mr Bowling Ball Arborvitae
June 3, 2022

Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae

Plant names often give a glimpse into the form, color, size and other characteristics on the plant. Mr. Bowling Ball Thuja is no exception. The resemblance to its namesake as a domed plant that snugs into awkward spaces in the garden makes this arborvitae an attractive addition. Try growing a Mr. Bowling Ball in your […]
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Growing Mountain Fire Andromeda
May 17, 2022

Growing Mountain Fire Andromeda

The Mountain Fire Andromeda’s brilliant red new growth in mid-May makes for a stunning landscape feature. Slightly more upright than spreading, this deer-resistant plant is a dependable late March to mid-April bloomer with typical white Pieris flowers. Category Broad-leaf evergreen Hardiness Zones Zones 5-8 Height 6-8 feet Spread 5-6 feet Bloom Color White shades Sun […]
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Dappled Willow
May 7, 2022

Planting Dappled Willow

The dappled willow is an excellent choice, if you are looking for an accent plant for your landscape. As the name suggests, the dappled willow has mottled leaves that display a combination of colors, like white, pink and light green. Apart from the colorful foliage, even the stems of the plant turn red during winters, […]
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