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A Foundation Planting / Seasonal Garden

8. October 2009

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If your in the colder planting zones you may think a seasonal garden is one that looks good during most of the growing months, and then “blah” during the off season.  That doesn’t have to be the case.  The warmer months certainly have the advantage in terms of flower color, but there are so many [...]

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Hydrangea ‘Endless Summer’ – Every Garden Needs One

25. June 2009

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This is Hydrangea ‘Endless Summer’ and perhaps many of you are already  familiar with it.  When it first came out in production ‘E.S.’ had limited availability, and this scarcity probably just added to the hype.  Production has caught up with demand and most garden centers now carry it. So What Makes Hydrangea ‘Endless Summer’ So Great? Its [...]

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Like Spring Bulbs? Think Fall Planting

11. April 2009

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Arriving at a new job-site the other day we came across this patch of crocus poking up through the Japanese Juniper ground-cover.  What a cool use of crocus.  They are certainly not a formal type bulb, but rather used in naturalized settings.  My guess is this pretty scene happened inadvertently by planting the juniper at [...]

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The Look Of Fall For Your Home

28. October 2007

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Aren’t the seasons great!? Each has its own special qualities and fall is no exception. And even though I must rake leaves away from my front door every day this time of year, the chore is minor and the beauty of the fall colors illuminated by the autumn sun helps me do the daily task [...]

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