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The most comprehensive place for all things plants. Written with the love of plants in mind, our team covers planty topics that we are ridiculously passionate about as we obsess with your succes!
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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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Aloe
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jun 14th 2021
June 29th, 2021 Aloe Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about Aloe. These plants belong to the Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae) or...
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Hoya
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jun 14th 2021
Hoya Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about one of our favorite species of plants… Hoyas! There are about 900 different species, cultivars, and hybrids that we know of...
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Gardening in the Shade with Perennials
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 11th 2021
Shade gardening comes with some distinct challenges, including a perceived lack of interesting plants to choose from. Gardening with perennials in the shade is more than just Hostas. But Hosta...
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Weigela
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 6th 2021
Weigela While there are endless possibilities with herbaceous perennials in the garden, don't forget the important role shrubs can play in...
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