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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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Bleeding Heart
April 3, 2022

Bleeding Heart Care & Info

It is no wonder how the old-fashioned common bleeding heart plant got its name. The pillow-like flower is heart-shaped with a single dangling pendulous drop. In addition to the common bleeding heart, there are also a handful of other species in the Dicentra genus that go by the name bleeding heart, though these are mostly […]
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Spring Vegetable Planting
April 1, 2022

Vegetables You Can Plant in April

by Mark Adams of Mark Adams Greenhouses Gardeners who can’t wait for spring to arrive have plenty of options. I always plant my vegetable garden too early (and put everything way too close together). Garlic that I planted last fall has sprouted, and the strawberries – a new variety called “Archer” that is supposed to […]
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Multi-Color Zinnias
March 27, 2022

Easy Care Zinnias

Zinnias are a gift from hot climates but gardeners everywhere can easily grow them. They are fast-growing, warm-season annual flowers that bloom with abandon and require only minimal care. Although we traditionally think of zinnias as bold, hot-palette colors, there are new ones being introduced every year, including some cool whites. There are tall, short, and […]
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Red Anthurium
March 20, 2022

Keep Anthuriums Blooming

Anthurium is a genus of around 1,000 species of perennial plants native to Central America, northern South America and the Caribbean. While they can be grown outdoors in the garden in warm climates, anthurium is more often grown as houseplants by enthusiasts willing to put forth the effort for a plant that can be fussy. Some species are […]
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Pink Pentas
March 19, 2022

Planting Pentas

Planting perennials is an economical way of introducing year-round color and texture in the landscape. Pentas are warm region tropical blooming plants, so called because of the five-pointed petals on the flowers. The plants come in a profusion of colors, so learn how to care for pentas and enjoy their rich jewel tones. When you […]
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Greek Oregano
March 17, 2022

Greek Oregano

Savory and earthy oregano. The perfect herb choice for tomato sauces, pizza and grilled meat. Characteristic dark green leaves with white flowers. Light Preference Sun/Part Shade Soil Requirements Grows best in well-drained, sandy soil. If grown in rich soils it may lose its pungent scent. Category Perennial Height 8-24″ Spacing 12″ Hardiness Zones Zones 4-9 […]
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Astilbe Delft Lace
March 13, 2022

Astilbe Delft Lace

Delft Lace Astilbe has deep red stems that perfectly accent the blue-green, waxy foliage covered with a silver-lacey overlay, much like the foliage of the ever-popular selection ‘Visions’. But what makes ‘Delft Lace’ standout from ‘Visons’ is the softer, more delicately textured, yet still powerful, bloom. These mighty blooms are strongly held high above the […]
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Black-Eyed Susans
March 13, 2022

Cheery Black-Eyed Susans

With their bright yellow petals and dark center disks, black-eyed Susans have become a garden staple. There is a great deal of variety within the Rudbeckia genus, and most species are true workhorses with very few problems. Fast-growing black-eyed Susan is easily the most commonly known Rudbeckia, with its daisy-like flowers with large seed heads. It […]
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