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Meet The Peggy Martin Rose

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] I am fascinated with the stories surrounding plants and the Peggy Martin rose story...

How To Identify (and get rid of) Mealybugs

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Houseplants, Perennials, Pest & Disease Solutions, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mealybugs thrive in warm/hot conditions on indoor and outdoor plants alike and spread quickly...

Keeping Your Re-Bloom Azaleas Beautiful

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Re-Blooming Azaleas (those that bloom 3-4 times per year) are one of the most...

Get To Know Sedums

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Succulents

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] We all love those cute little succulents that we plant in everything, but you...

All About Panicle Hydrangeas

in Planting, Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] These hydrangeas are so easy to grow and their blooms are stunning – both...

Adding Orange In The Garden

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Crossandra – Deep green, glossy leaves and upright, orange flowers that bloom non-stop through...

A Little Bit About Grass Seed Planting

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Grass, Ground Cover, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] I’ve been fielding a lot of questions about the best type of grass seed...

Heat-Loving Annuals

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] As David Bowie sang Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes - it’s time to change out your cool season...

How To Grow Beautiful Annual Vinca

in Annuals, Fertilizing, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Vinca like it sunny, hot and dryer than a lot of plants. The dark, glossy-green foliage and...

Your Guide to Container Gardening

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Succulents

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s time to create colorful plantings in your favorite pots or in new containers....