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Gaillardia
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jan 1st 2024
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Attracting butterflies, birds and pollinators, Gaillardia, commonly referred to as Blanket flower, blooms with large daisy-like flowers in brilliant sha...
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Hypericum
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jan 1st 2024
Hypericum (St. John's Wort) Easy to grow, drought tolerant, and charming yellow flowers are just a few reasons why Hypericum is a garden gold mine. Commonly known as St. John&rsquo...
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Aralia
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jan 1st 2024
Aralia cordata (Japanese Spikenard) Looking for a bold, dramatic plant for your shade garden, Aralia cordata, commonly known as Japanese Spikenard, will thrill even the most season...
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Wisteria
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jan 1st 2024
Wisteria (American Wisteria) Providing aesthetic charm, supporting pollinators, and adding sweet fragrance to outdoor spaces, Wisteria is a breathtaking flowering vine that’s...
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Blackberries & Raspberries
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jan 1st 2024
Blackberries & Raspberries Growing healthy fresh fruit in gardens has been on-trend for centuries, but recently this trend has taken a new turn as many homeowners are choosing to add...
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Serviceberry
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jan 1st 2024
Amelanchier (Serviceberry) Attracting birds and adding three-season interest to the garden Amelanchier, commonly known as Serviceberry or Juneberry, never fails to delight. This member o...
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Crabapple
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jan 1st 2024
Malus sylvestris (Crabapple) Providing nectar for awakening bees, nothing is more fragrant and beautiful than the flowering Malus Crabapple in yards and boulevards across the state. Crab...
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Lifting Summer Bulbs for Winter Storage
Posted by Amaya on Sep 26th 2023
Lifting Summer Bulbs for Winter Storage Summer bulbs are also known as tender bulbs and are planted for summer blooms. Tender bulbs is a general term that includes true bulbs, corms, tub...
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Get the Gardens Ready for Winter
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 26th 2023
Get the Gardens Ready for Winter As the sun sets earlier and earlier in the sky each week, residing at a lower angle and casting a distinctly autumnal light on the cooler days ahead, it'...
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