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Something Old, Made New
Something Old, Made New

Something Old, Made New

We gardeners are drawn to shiny new things—the lure of something new causes us to browse seed catalogs, stroll the aisles at garden centers, and try to convince our spouse to carve out just a little more flowerbed space. Admittedly, new introductions are exciting, but what I find most attractive are improvements on tried-and-true plants—something old, made new. As you get started with planting shrubs and perennials around your yard [...]

David2023-04-12T13:55:38+00:00April 12th, 2023|Hot Plants, Hydrangeas, Insect Control, Pruning, Shrubs, Summer Bloomers|0 Comments

Finishing Summer Strong in the Garden
Finishing Summer Strong in the Garden

Finishing Summer Strong in the Garden

Late summer in the garden can be both a challenging and rewarding time, with increased insect and disease issues at a time when plants are their most productive or beautiful. You’ve cared for your garden this many months, watering, fertilizing, and carefully tending to your plants’ needs—so let’s finish the summer strong. Here are a few tips to keep your garden healthy and looking its best as fall looms just [...]

David2021-08-27T14:08:03+00:00August 11th, 2021|Annuals, Disease Control, Fertilizer, Hanging baskets, Hydrangeas, Insect Control, Plant Care, Pruning, Shrubs, Summer Bloomers|0 Comments