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If you are new to gardening and love roses, this is the rose for you! The Macy's Pride is named after, you guessed it, "Macy's Department Store" and was used for their centennial. And not to be forgotten, they won the New England Rose...
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Everyone I speak to lately has deer problems. People in suburbs that have never had deer suddenly find bucks in the front yard chomping on the daylilies and does in the back munching on the hostas. If you can't afford deer fencing (or are still saving...
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As fall progresses, it's important to prioritize your garden chores. It's even more important, if, like most of us, you have less time in the garden than you might like. First things first--if you have any plants waiting to go into the ground...
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Fragrance is essential in a successful garden. If you are choosing spring-flowering bulbs remember to check labels for any reference to scent. Hyacinths , of course, are the stars of the scented spring garden, but some varieties of tulips and daffodils...
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Hedges are a great thing. They define properties, keep out the neighbors' dogs (but probably not the neighbors' cats) and provide a nice backdrop for a garden. Recently there has been a vogue for mixed hedges, where several different types of...
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This deciduous (meaning it loses it's leaves in the winter) shrub has a confusing name. It's scientific name is Philadelphys x virginalis. The Mock Orange refers to the appearance of the white fragrant flowers that can be compared to orange blossoms...
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Here in the Midwest we have had weather this year that is beginning to produce a wonderful show of fall leaves on the trees and shrubs. Generally you need sunlight and cool autumn nights for the leaves to turn color. Did you know that these colors are...
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Do you have good luck with lavender ? If not, there are a few possible reasons why the plants don't succeed. Lavender needs the same amount of sun as roses--at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. If your lavender doesn't get enough light...
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It seems like gold has had the attention of the world almost since the beginning of it's creation. The color of gold is often considered warm, like the gold flames of a fire. It is most prized in jewelry and to award someone for a job well done. In...
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I am one of many people who gives my houseplants a vacation outside during the warm months. It's generally good for the plants and great for me. If it rains, I don't have to water them. I also don't have to dust around them, and since dusting...
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We have bushes on our front fence that were there when we moved in. They appeared to be some type of vine. We couldn't figure out what kind for sure and we had just moved in and it was not on our priority list. We knew that it filled up the cyclone...
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Most people find it very satisfying to take one large plant and divide it into two or more smaller specimens. But some plants are easier to divide than others. Daylilies, for example are easy. All you have to do is dig up the entire large plant, shake...
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Those of us who love our gardens often spend lots of time thinking about color combinations, trying to solve the riddle of "what goes with what." Even if you find the answer, you still have to worry about whether your color coordinated blooms...
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In much of the country, now is the perfect time to transplant plants and shrubs. The weather has cooled off, so plants (and gardeners) aren't stressed by torrid heat. Specimens that you transplant now will have plenty of time to get established before...
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If you are looking for something to spice up your yard that requires little to no maintenance, ornamental grasses might be what you are looking for. They can add a great backdrop to your annuals and perennials as well as fill in an empty corner. They...