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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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Planting Bulbs
June 3, 2022

Planting Spring Bulbs

Spring-planted bulbs are a great way to add vibrant color to Hudson Valley gardens throughout the summer, especially once the risk of frost has passed.  New to planting bulbs? Need helpful guidance and tips to ensure beautiful blooms? Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions and answers to help you get planting […]
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Crocus and Daffodil Bulbs
August 17, 2022

Best Bulbs for Fall Planting

Choosing the right bulbs is just as important as planting them at the right time. In the Hudson Valley, fall planting sets the stage for a colorful spring garden, with a wide range of bulbs that thrive in our seasonal climate. Spring-blooming bulbs are a feast for the eyes after a long, dreary winter. And […]
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Planting flower bulb
June 10, 2022

Planting Bulbs for Spring Blooms

Planting spring-blooming bulbs is one of the best ways to bring early color to Hudson Valley gardens, but timing is critical for success. Many of the most familiar bulbs in the flower world are spring-blooming species. To bloom successfully, these spring-blooming bulbs need to be planted several months earlier. The general rule of thumb is […]
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Espoma Organic Label
June 8, 2022

How to Use Espoma Organic Bulb-tone

Espoma Organic Bulb-tone is an all-natural organic fertilizer for all spring and fall bulbs. It features long lasting, slow-release feeding with exclusive Bio-tone Microbe. It’s 100% natural & organic ingredients with no fillers or sludges. Perfect for all bulbs like tulips, daffodils, crocus and hyacinths. When to Use Bulb-tone in planting Use Bulb-tone when planting […]
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Buterfly Bush
July 23, 2021

Low Maintenance Butterfly Bush

Butterfly bush is a deciduous shrub with an arching habit and impressive flowers. It’s easy to grow and produces striking flower spikes. Thanks to the magic of cultivar developers, the flowers now come in a number of colors, including pink, yellow blue and multicolor. And as the name suggests, these shrubs are known as magnets […]
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Blue Butterfly Bush
March 7, 2022

Pugster® Butterfly Bush

Full sized flowers on a dwarf plant! Meet Pugster Blue® – it’s a whole new look for butterfly bush. This compact plant reaches just 2′ tall and wide but has the large, full flowers normally seen on a much larger plant. It blooms non-stop from early summer through frost with true-blue flowers, each with a […]
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Swallowtail Butterfly on Flower
February 27, 2023

Build a Butterfly Garden

Let’s build a butterfly garden to attract these colorful pollinators, doing our small part to help the environment. All butterfly gardens are flower gardens. But what are their favorites? Butterflies are attracted to red, orange, yellow, pink and blue flowers and like blossoms they can stand on while feeding, as well as those that grow […]
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