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dealing with japanese beetles and slugs
Posted by Megan Nichols on Aug 3rd 2020
Japanese BeetlesThese bugs are just plain gross. They are destructive and excel at making gardeners miserable. Their favorite foods include roses, raspberries, grape vines, and linden trees. They’ve...
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Meet Shayla, founder of the Plant Penthouse!
Posted by Shayla Owodunni on Aug 3rd 2020
Meet Shayla!As the saying goes, looks can be deceiving. While my Plant Penthouse is home to over 80 plants, this lifestyle is fairly fresh! I give my plant-loving parents credit for sowing seeds thr...
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coneflower season is here
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 30th 2020
It’s coneflower season! These bold, bright, and sturdy plants are in full bloom everywhere you look. They will keep going well into, fall, too, providing pops of color in the garden for weeks to come....
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underrated indoor plants & why we love them
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 24th 2020
Some of our FavsPhilodendron cordatum LemonIt’s easy to love this plant with it’s heart-shaped leaves and simple care. Grow Philodendron cordatum Lemon in low to medium indirect light and water...
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Perennials for Late Summer Interest
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 17th 2020
The recent temps have been quite the roller coaster ride, sometimes making gardening a bit of a challenge. Cool or warm, there’s still plenty of summer to enjoy, and plenty of pretty, blooming flowe...
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Ctenanthe
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 17th 2020
When pronouncing the name of this beautiful plant, remember that the “c” is silent. These plants are native to Central and South America, and are actually considered evergreen in these areas. This...
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Texture and Color in the Shade Garden
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 11th 2020
Big trees are a gorgeous feature in the landscape. They can create a challenge for gardeners who wish to plant in those lower light conditions, though. Shade gardening may seem daunting, at first, b...
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keep plants beautiful all summer long
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jul 3rd 2020
The heat of summer is here, this is what we dream about through the cold winter months! This is also the time when our gardens could use a little extra TLC. Here’s what to do in the garden now to ke...
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How to Harvest and Preserve Herbs
Posted by Megan Nichols on Jun 27th 2020
Ah, the tastes of summer. Fresh produce from your very own garden or from the farmers market can’t be beat, and fresh herbs just take everything to the next level. The best reason to grow an herb ga...
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