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Perennial of the Month: Hardy Hibiscus

By |August 1st, 2020|

The hardy perennial hibiscus, also called rose mallow or swamp rose, adds the beauty of a tropical hibiscus to the garden, but can withstand cold winter temperatures that kill the actual tropical varieties. Here’s how to grow hardy hibiscus in your garden!

Perennial hibiscus have big, disc-shaped, hollyhock-like flowers that can be 6 to 12 inches across. The perennial […]

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How’s Your Spring Planting Going?

By |August 1st, 2020|

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Shade Gardening for Beginners 

By |June 1st, 2020|

Shade gardening is an essential skill for homeowners who want to keep their entire property green and thriving. Most residential yards have some areas that rarely get direct sunlight and are prone to soil erosion because nothing grows there. This is especially true under spreading trees (such as oaks) which have dense foliage. Residential structures […]

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How to Prune Basil Plants

By |June 1st, 2020|

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Perennial of the Month: Daylily

By |June 1st, 2020|

Daylilies are many gardeners’ favorite plants. They are dependable perennials, they are prolific and colorful bloomers, and they are relatively free of pests. Daylilies are tolerant of drought and flooding, immune to heat stress, tolerant of most soils and grow well in full sun or light shade. 
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Daylilies can range in height from 8 inches to […]

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