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Salvia May Night-new
May 3, 2022

About Salvia May Night

Tall spikes of indigo blue flowers top compact mounds of soft, green foliage. A showy perennial that is excellent for mixed borders, flower beds and patio containers. Thrives in areas where spring and summer nights remain cool. An herbaceous perennial. Optimal Growing Conditions Hardiness Zone Zones 4-8 Water Needs Water weekly, or more often in […]
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Grass Seed Spreader on lawn
April 25, 2022

How to Start the Scotts® 4 Step Lawn Program

Start here for a yard worthy of cookouts, kids, pets and play. Without proper care, your yard can quickly become a battleground of grass vs. weeds. Fortunately, there’s no need for a turf war, thanks to the Scotts® 4 Step® annual lawn care plan. Follow these steps for a year-round great lawn. Step 1® Crabgrass […]
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Little Spire Russian Sage
April 20, 2022

Little Spire Russian Sage

Little Spire is a shorter, upright selection that does not flop over in the landscape as is common with Russian Sage. Spikes of lavender-blue flowers add a sense of lightness to the garden. Use in a mass planting, border or as an accent. A super shrubby more cold hardy perennial for gardens incorporating Mediterranean style […]
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Pink Yarrow
April 15, 2022

Saucy Seduction Yarrow

‘Saucy Seduction’ Yarrow has upright, dense, sturdy green foliage. Broad clusters of tiny rosy-pink florets with subtle white shading appear mid June through July. Attracts butterflies. Care-free, drought tolerant and heat loving – no meltdown! Hardiness Zone Zones 4-8 Category Perennial Flower Color Pink Shades Blooming Time Summer Light Requirement Full Sun Water Category Drought […]
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Salvia
April 15, 2022

Salvia Info & Care

Perennial Salvias (also known as “sage”) are mainstays of the midsummer garden border—blooming summer to autumn! Planted in the spring, these aromatic beauties are great for cutting and beloved by bees and butterflies—plus, they’re drought-tolerant! Part of the mint family, salvias appear as a colorful spike of densely-packed flowers with tubular blossoms atop square stems […]
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Yellow Gerbera Daisy
April 15, 2022

Gerbera Daisies Info & Care

If you’re thinking of growing your own gerbera daisies, these lovely flowers have probably caught your eye at the flower shop. It’s hard to resist their broad-face blooms in vivid, captivating colors. Their long naked stems only add to the bloom’s visual appeal. Gerbera daisies, also called Transvaal or Barberton daisies, are not difficult to […]
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Raised Garden Bed
April 14, 2022

Creating a Raised Garden Bed

Whether you buy a premade set or build your own, raised beds are a great option for all of your gardening needs. Bobby Watzka shows us how it’s done.
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White Spirea Shrub
April 7, 2022

Flowering Shrub Spirea

Spirea is one of the most commonly used landscape plants, and for good reason. This hardy deciduous shrub has captivating three-season interest, with a graceful habit, attractive foliage and flowers that bloom over a long time. Spirea is easy to grow in nearly any garden. It’s hardy in USDA zones 4-8, with many selections expanding that […]
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Grafted Plant
April 5, 2022

Grafting Explained

Instead of cross-pollinating two plants and producing hybrid seeds, grafted plants use the roots and the bottom portion of one plant (rootstock) and attach it to a tender shoot (scion) from the top portion of another plant. This is often done with trees and shrubs to combine the best characteristics of the two plants. What […]
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