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All About Amaryllis & Paperwhites(Post)
All About Amaryllis & Paperwhites When the days get wintry and grey, there's always something magical about forcing bulbs to grow and bloom indoors. Two types of bulbs are typically plan
Container Gardens(Post)Container Gardens for All Season Color Container gardens greet your guests, set the mood on the patio, and give us sunshine all season long
Aster(Post)Aster (Symphyotrichum) Mild weather, back-to-school shopping, and abundant garden harvests are here, leading the way into the beautiful fa
Ferns(Post)Perennial Ferns One of the most widely recognized residents of shady perennial beds, woodland gardens, and natural areas, ferns are fascin
20 Frequently Asked Questions at Tonkadale (Post)20 Frequently Asked Questions at Tonkadale 1. When should I repot this plant? Should I repot this plant when I get home? Not necessarily. Repotting should be done when your plant
Orchid Care and Repotting(Post)Orchid Care and Repotting Orchids are some of the most beautiful and often most misunderstood plants. While their elegant stature may appear daunting, they are actually quite easy to car
Ask Annie- Why Aren't My Hydrangeas Blooming(Post)Why aren't my Hydrangeas blooming - When they are supposed to? -Emily in zone 4b Hi Emily- Sounds like you are experiencing a conundrum that has stumped many gardeners alike, especially here i
Native Plants for Landscaping(Post)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
Top 10 Pollinator Plants Picks for Summer Blooms in the Perennial Garden(Post)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
Perennials for Mid-Season Color(Post)Perennials for Mid-Season Color If you've been hanging around here awhile, you' e heard us talk about planting a garden with continuous color. Not only does this provide interest, beauty
Hydrangea 101(Post)Hydrangea 101 With their elegant blooms and timeless appearance, hydrangeas are an iconic garden staple right at home in any garden space,
Heuchera - Coral Bells(Post)Heuchera - Coral Bells Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock gardens, the hot summer sun providing an ideal env