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Creeping Phlox
May 18, 2022

Keeping Creeping Phlox

Creeping phlox is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that is often seen spreading as a ground cover, in rock gardens and even in crevices of stone walls. It blooms in the late spring to early summer with clusters of fragrant, five-petal flowers that stretch almost an inch across. These flowers tend to attract butterflies and other […]
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Yellow Yarrow
May 17, 2022

Sunny Seduction Yarrow

Like the other Yarrow, ‘Sunny Seduction’ offers a more compact plant with sturdier stems and more uniformity than other Yarrow making it a no-brainer for the landscape. Sun loving and deer resistant, ‘Sunny Seduction’ is a butterfly magnet when in bloom and the flowers are perfect for cutting and brightening up the inside of the […]
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Ajuga or Bugleweed
May 17, 2022

All About Bugleweed

Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial ground cover (the species name reptans means creeping) that does a good job of choking out weeds. It produces shiny, dark green leaves and beautiful flower spikes, producing blue, violet, or purple flowers in mid- to late-spring that can reach eight to ten inches tall, although the flower spikes […]
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May 17, 2022

All About Snowland Daisy

Snowland Chrysanthemum has masses of beautiful white daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant ferny leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. Landscape Attributes Snowland Chrysanthemum is […]
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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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May 17, 2022

Growing Sedum

Sedum plants come in a wide variety of heights, colors and forms. Also known as stonecrop, most sedums are hardy, drought-tolerant succulents with thick, fleshy leaves that vary in shades. Plus, they typically have tiny, star-shaped flowers that bloom late in the growing season. In general, the large Sedum genus is divided into two categories: low-growing sedum […]
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Bonsai Tree
May 13, 2022

Bonsai for Beginners

A bonsai tree is a miniature tree that is planted within a container. In fact, the term “bonsai” literally means “planted in a container” in Japanese. Bonsai refers to the art of cultivating these small trees and is an integral part of Japanese culture dating back to the early 14th century. Once enjoyed by only the wealthiest […]
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May 13, 2022

Ice Plant Care

There are many genera and species that carry the common name of ice plant. Two of the most popular genera are Lampranthus and Delosperma. These plants are warm-weather perennials with brightly colored flowers. The name ice plant derives from tiny hairs on the plant that reflect light in a manner that resembles ice crystals. The foliage is fleshy and […]
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Vegetable Deck Rail Plants
May 13, 2022

Growing Vegetables in Deck Rail Planters

Deck rail planters are great for decorative flowers and adding visual appeal to your home, but you can grow vegetables in them, too. Deck rail planters are great for herbs. Most herbs don’t need deep soil to thrive, so they’re ideally suited for these set ups. But not all deck rail planters are shallow. You […]
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