The Pantone Color Institute has recently announced its color of the year.  The color is selected to reflect the year ahead.  This year they actually selected two colors.  The two...
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It is time again for our yearly selection of top perennials and annuals for the year.  This week we are going to focus on perennials. Perennials are great to have in your garden because they...
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We are now heading into our first full month of Fall and there are many great flowers and vegetables to plant.  This month we have also included a fruit.   Two things you need to...
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As previously mentioned in other postings, this time of year, you might find your garden in need of a facelift.  You can still add color or brighten up your front porch or patio by redoing...
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In September, you are likely to still have warm days but the nights will be cooler.  While the planting season is winding down, there are still flowers you can plant to give your garden some...
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As many of us are experiencing some very hot temperatures, we thought we would take a look at perennials that can take the heat and thrive.  Many of these plants once established are...
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Last week when I was walking around my neighborhood I noticed several people had trellises and each one of them was beautifully decorated with different flowering plants.  A trellis is an...
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Many experienced gardeners know that when cultivating vegetables some varieties grow particularly well together, but there are also vegetables that do not play well with others. These truths are...
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