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Sage-A Staple And Ornamental
As I'm writing this, we are coming up on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. When I think of Sage Salvia officinalis , I can't help but think about using Sage in the Turkey Stuffing. It seems to be a staple at this time of year. Generally, most...
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Roll Out the Red Carpet for Sedum - Elizabeth Red Carpet
Sedum Spurium 'Elizabeth Red Carpet' is quite a sight to see. I am used to seeing Sedum used mainly in rock walls or rock gardens. It's a good plant for areas that most things don't like to grow in. It actually likes dry soil, full sun...
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Crusader Hawthorn Thornless and Colorful
If you like Hawthorn trees but not their thorns, the Crusader Hawthorn is the one you've been waiting for! Not only is it thornless but it's fall color is gorgeous with it's yellow to orange leaves. I love the fall colors of the trees each...
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Dolgo Crabapple - An Excellent Pollinator for Apple Trees
If you are interested in growing your own apple trees , one of the main things you will need to look into is whether your tree requires a pollinator. Most apple trees do. What you may not be aware of is that you can use a Crabapple tree as a pollinator...
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Great Fall Color and Deer Resistant!
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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A fun August "Surprise" Lily
We just had a surprise in our landscape this August. We moved into a home that is over 100 years old. The original owners had done lots of landscaping although after they passed away and new owners took over, it was and still is quite an overgrown area...
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Like Chocolate Chips? Try our Chocolate Chip - Ajuga plant
As I'm sitting here eating my chocolate chip cookies I realized that this would be a good time to tell you about our Chocolate Chip Ajuga x 'Chocolate Chip' plant. I have seen these used often for ground covers and it's nice to see something...
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Rosy Returns Daylily
I'm excited about this Rosy Returns Daylily. In my area, I'm used to seeing daylilies in only orange colors. This would be a nice rosy color to add with them or to possibly have in different areas of a garden. We live near a museum that has a...
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Mixed Colors Gladiolus - Giant
The Gladiolus 'Giant Mix' is noted for it's GIANT flowers. The flowers can get to over 5-1/2" and their stems can hold as many as 10-14 flowers. These mixed color bulbs will fill your garden with a beautiful showy bouquet as they bloom...
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Easy to grow bulbs - Anemone - Blue & White Mix Bulbs
Anemone De Caen 'Blue & White Mix' are part of the anemone family which come from the Roman and Greek time periods. The Greek name roughly translates into "windflower". The wind that blows the petal open eventually blows the dead...
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Blue Hosta - Halcyon
The Hosta 'Halcyon', Hosta tardiana 'Halcyon' is a wonderful anchor to your hosta garden or to include with other flowers you want to show off. It makes a great background with it's deep blue leaves. If you have never planted hostas...
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Issai Beautyberry-Graceful and Refined
I have heard the Issai Beautyberry Callicarpa Dichotoma 'Issai' described as a graceful and refined shrub. Their long slender branches arch and touch the ground at their tips. Dainty pink flowers bloom in the spring. If you enjoy bird watching...
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New! Pinky Winky Hydrangea
How about something new for your garden this year? If you like Hydrangeas, this one's for you! The blooms are huge at 14 inches long and will fill up the bush. The colors of the blooms are one of it's biggest strong points as they bloom in pink...
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Bridal Veil Spireaea - Renaissance
If you have heard of a shrub called Bridal Veil or Bridal Wreath, this is the one you are looking for. The Spirea - Renaissance Sp. vanhouttei 'Renaissance' have arching branches with dark green leaves and delicate white cascading flowers. As...
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Cold Hardy Forsythia - Northern Sun
The Forsythia - Northern Sun is a new forsythia that is especially hardy to northern climates. This is a very adaptable shrub and grows fairly quickly for planting on an embankment, for a border or for privacy. It puts on a stunning show of yellow flowers...
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