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Vegetable Gardening
There is nothing more satisfying than harvesting and eating vegetables that you have grown. It’s a great way to teach children about plants and where food comes from, and it
Rhododendron
Rhododendrons and azaleas are among the world’s most popular landscaping choices due to their appealing flowers, attractive foliage and suitability for a range of soil and light conditions. Rhododendron is
Succulents
What Are Succulents? “Succulent” is a way of describing a plant and not a scientific or botanical name for a specific group of plants. All succulent plants have the ability
Starting a New Lawn
Starting a Lawn by Seed: Preparation and Installation Preparing the Soil Installing a New Lawn with Sod: Measuring and Ordering Sod Laying Your Quality Sod Watering Schedule 1st Week WATER WATER
Pollinator
The ways we design our gardens can help support more pollinators. And it’s not simply about the flowers: pollinators, with their life stages, are key connectors in assuring a thriving
Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grasses are a striking addition to most landscapes. They can provide multi-season interest, structure, texture, movement, and even a soothing rustling sound with the slightest breeze. They are available
Lawn Maintenance
Early Spring Preparation: March might be too early to get a start on your lawn, but it is a great time to get your mower blades sharpened. A dull blade
Groundcover
Perennial groundcovers play an important role in the landscape. Although the most common groundcover in the residential landscape is turf, in many situations, grass is not practical or desired. Perhaps
Houseplant
Not only do houseplants beautify our homes, they have been shown to improve our mood, boost creativity, reduce stress and even purify the air. Most houseplants originate from the tropics
Fruit Trees
Many homeowners already enjoy the rewards of growing fruit bearing trees. Not only do these trees enhance the beauty of your landscape, they also provide your family with fresh, homegrown fruit
Bulk Material
Trees, shrubs, perennials and other woody and herbaceous plantings are the key elements in our landscaping. However, bulk products, such as compost, mulch, and soil are fundamental to the health
Viburnums Can Do It All!
A man walks into a garden center. “I’m looking”, he says, “for something that grows quickly, is extremely hardy, doesn’t need a lot of care and is beautiful all the
Fundamentals of Growing Dahlias
Dahlias are easy plants to grow and yield beautiful blooms from mid-summer through fall. In many respects, “dahlia culture” is similar to “tomato culture.” If you can grow tomatoes in