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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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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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New Kids on the Block, or Should We Say New Shrubs on the Blog
Posted by Jessie Jacobson, Val Thies on Jun 4th 2021
Shrubs are trending more now than ever. Every landscape could benefit from one (or several) shrubs to provide structure and interest, but which is the right shrub for the right space, with the right...
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Heuchera
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 30th 2021
Heuchera (Coral Bells) Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock g...
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Humulus
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 23rd 2021
Humulus (Hops) There is a style of gardening for everyone, from vegetable gardening to pollinator gardening, some prioritizing delicious f...
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Iris
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 16th 2021
Iris Spring is in the air, with perennial gardens beginning to burst with color from both unusual plants and classic garden staples alike....
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