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Pots with rosemary on table
May 6, 2022

Rosemary: Info & Care

How to Grow Rosemary Transplant into the garden after danger of frost or in a container in full sun (6-8 hours of full sunlight). Good drainage and air circulation are important. Fertilize at the time of planting and occasionally during the growing season. Water: Thoroughly water rosemary plants when the soil is dry to the touch […]
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Butterfly Milkweed
May 6, 2022

Butterfly Milkweed

Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed Hardiness Zone 3-8 Height 18-30 Inches Spread 12-24 Inches Characteristics Essential for attracting Monarch butterflies Drought tolerant Umbels of small orange flowers mid-July to August Caterpillar food source and nectar source Attracts birds
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Russian Sage
May 6, 2022

Caring For Russian Sage

Russian sage is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. Its long blooming period is valued by those who seek a flower bed that remains in bloom throughout the growing season. This bush produces panicles of small, bluish-lavender flowers throughout the summer. Not to be outdone by its flowers, the plant’s […]
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Walkers Low Catmint
May 6, 2022

Junior Walker Catmint

This selection of catmint is a sterile dwarf of Walker’s Low and only reaches approximately 16 inches tall. It features blue-green leaves that are highly aromatic when crushed or bruised, so it’s  an excellent addition planted along a garden path. Small pale lavender flowers are densely clustered and bloom from May to September. Shear back […]
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Pretty Flower Garden
May 6, 2022

May Garden Checklist

It’s May and all the trees are greening up. Cherry blossom petals scatter on the wind, just as crabapples and dogwoods begin to flower. With the trees and bushes filled with bird song, the grass growing lush and dotted with cheerful dandelions, it’s easy to see why this is a time worth celebrating. And, for […]
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Coreopsis Li'l Bang Enchanted Eve
May 5, 2022

Coreopsis Li’l Bang™ Enchanted Eve

Common: Enchanted Eve Tickseed Flower Color Butter-yellow blossoms with red eye Plant Uses & Characteristics Nice green foliage No deadheading Compact form Beautiful cut flower Great for mass plantings Height 8-12 inches Spread 16-20 inches Hardiness Zone 5-8  
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Kalimeris incisa ‘Blue Star’
May 5, 2022

Kalimeris incisa ‘Blue Star’

Kalimeris are widely grown in Europe but hardly known here in North America. This is a long-blooming perennial of the easiest possible care. It forms a compact mound of dark-green leaves, bearing small yellow-eyed pale blue daises from mid-summer into late fall. Great towards the front of a sunny border, and especially good for large […]
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Blackeyed Susan Goldsturm
May 5, 2022

Black-Eyed Susan Goldsturm

Great color, attracts butterflies and birds and is very easy to grow and maintain. Long-blooming 3-4″ daisy flowers shine golden yellow against the dark green foliage. The center cone of the flower is almost black in color. Plant in full sun and moist soils. Blooms July-September. 1999 Perennial Plant of the year. Hardiness Zone Zones […]
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Terrarium with Succulents
May 5, 2022

How To Make a Terrarium

If you’re interested in testing out your green thumb, but don’t have the space to do so, a DIY terrarium is just what you need. These mini tabletop gardens are fun to create and are a great way to perk up your indoor space. In addition to being enjoyable and decorative, terrariums are also easy […]
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