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The Best Times To Prune Your Hydrangeas

Posted on May 17, 2023
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While pruning your hydrangeas may initially seem simple and unintimidating, the timing and methods used are incredibly important to the well-being of your flowering shrub. Let us show you the best practices on when and how to prune your hydrangeas!

Winning Spring Planter Recipes

Posted on May 3, 2022
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Combination planters and mixed hanging baskets are perfect ways to add color, texture, and joy to your outdoor living spaces. Check out these ten stunning planter recipes for a kickstart into spring. Just add a planter and some soil, water, and sun - instant color!

Anchors and Foundation Plants | Create Structure and Balance with Winter Interest

Posted on December 13, 2021
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To incorporate winter interest into your home landscaping, try this technique: make sure your garden has good anchors and that your home has good foundation plants. These two principles of landscaping are great ways to bring evergreen foliage and winter interest into your garden designs. Read on to learn the difference between anchors and foundation plants, and why early winter can help you choose the right ones!

12 Gardening Tools Every Gardener Wants (and Bonus Gift Ideas!)

Posted on November 23, 2021
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Gardeners don't need much to get the job done, but there are certain tools that will make gardening even easier to enjoy. Read on to learn the top tools every plant enthusiast will love, and bonus gift ideas too!

Plant Styling 101 – What Is It, Who Does It and How To Do It Yourself

Posted on November 16, 2021
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Match your plants to your personal sense of style. Or, these days, you can let a professional plant stylist do it for you! Learn how these creatives help plant parents make sure their spaces feel balanced and their plants thrive.

Gardening Hacks Found in the Kitchen

Posted on October 13, 2021
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What do cinnamon, coffee grounds, and eggshells have in common? They are all used as natural solutions to common garden and houseplant problems!

Pollinators: The Birds, the Bees, and the Butterflies

Posted on October 6, 2021
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Pollination is the act of moving pollen grains from one flower to another in order to fertilize and eventually produce fruit and seeds. While pollen can be carried from flower to flower by wind, it is more often carried by insects and other animals which rely on these plants for nutrients. Read More...

How to: Overwinter Your Annuals

Posted on September 29, 2021
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Annuals offer fast growing, bright blooms, if only for a single season. When cold weather arrives, we tend to say farewell to our beloved annuals until we can replace them the next year. But what if we didn’t have to? Read more...

Pandemic Plants—How to Care For Houseplants When Returning to Work

Posted on September 22, 2021
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As the world slowly crawls its way back to an upright position, and we all return to our in-office jobs, there are ways to ensure your houseplants thrive, even if you aren’t around all day to care for them.

Our Top Ten Favorite Ornamental Grasses

Posted on September 9, 2021
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Ornamental grasses are a low-maintenance addition that add texture, dimension, movement, and color to your garden. These underrated plants come in many varieties and even change color with the seasons, particularly in late summer and early autumn. Read more...

Garden Blogs

The Best Times To Prune Your Hydrangeas

Winning Spring Planter Recipes

Anchors and Foundation Plants | Create Structure and Balance with Winter Interest

12 Gardening Tools Every Gardener Wants (and Bonus Gift Ideas!)

Plant Styling 101 – What Is It, Who Does It and How To Do It Yourself

Gardening Hacks Found in the Kitchen

Pollinators: The Birds, the Bees, and the Butterflies

How to: Overwinter Your Annuals

Pandemic Plants—How to Care For Houseplants When Returning to Work

Our Top Ten Favorite Ornamental Grasses

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