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Homalomena
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jul 11th 2021
July 12th, 2021 HomalomenaHey plant friends! This week we are talking about Homalomena. This plant belongs to the Araceae family j...
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Your Guide to Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 30th 2021
The best days of summer are still ahead, and the garden is primed to perform at its peak. With proper watering and fertilizing techniques, your gardens and containers will look their best well into...
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Liatris
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 27th 2021
Liatris (Blazing Star/Gayfeather) Blazing temperatures, bustling pollinators, and emerging summer blooms are sure signs that the hot month...
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Top 10 Pollinator Plants Picks for Summer Blooms in the Perennial Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 25th 2021
Happy National Pollinator Week!The time is now to plants plants for pollinators. Tonkadale is overflowing with mid-summer color and late summer bloomers to attract your favorite pollinator friends t...
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Maranta
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jun 24th 2021
July 9th, 2021 Maranta Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about Maranta leuconeura. This plant was named for the Italian p...
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Aglaonema
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jun 21st 2021
June 22nd, 2021 Aglaonema Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about Aglaonema commonly known as the Chinese Evergreen. These...
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Hydrangea
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 18th 2021
Hydrangea With their showstopping blooms and classic shape, hydrangeas are a timeless staple fit for any garden, shining as specimen plant...
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Native Plants for Landscaping
Posted by Jessie Jacobson & Val Thies on Jun 18th 2021
A garden is not complete without incorporating the plants of our native landscape. According to the Wikipedia, a native plant is indigenous to a given region or ecosystem if its presence in that reg...
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Ligularia
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 17th 2021
Ligularia (Ragwort) When planning a garden, it is important to not only keep bloom color and timing in mind, but also the value of foliage...
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