It always amazes me how quickly everything seems to come to life in the springtime. After a week with temperatures in the mid to upper seventies trees that just last week had tiny leaf buds are covered with the light green of new leaves opening.
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(ARA) - Hydrangeas are among the most popular flowering garden plants. Prized for their huge, dramatic flowers, they can literally stop traffic. Yet cold winters and late frosts often damage the flower buds and prevent blooming. Fear of losing the flowers has kept many gardeners from enjoying these beautiful plants. This need not be the case, because with careful selection all gardeners can enjoy hydrangeas and their remarkable flower displays. Read the rest of this entry »
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I have been busy, busy, busy for the last few days. I was out of town over the weekend, but came home to a package of asiatic lilies I had ordered waiting for me. I was able to get them planted yesterday afternoon, and I can’t wait until they begin to bloom.
If you have never planted lilies, you should really give them a try. I have grown both asiatic lilies and oriental lilies. I like the asiatic lilies for their early bloom and height. Asiatic lilies grow to around three feet tall, so they don’t usually have to be staked to keep them upright. Asiatic lilies start to bloom here in late May to early June. Asiatic lilies come in a variety of colors, but the ones I chose are a mixture of pinks and whites. Read the rest of this entry »
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This picture is just one of the great ideas at Plant By Number. This is a wonderful site that is full of beautiful ideas for container plantings.
(ARA) - Turn on any gardening show on television and in 30 minutes garden gurus transform a pitiful patio into an outdoor oasis. If only it was that simple.
Busy homeowners and beginning gardeners are left asking, “What do I do? What plant, what place?” Now there is a creative solution that truly takes the mystery out of container gardening. Read the rest of this entry »
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Seven time-saving tips to get your backyard ready for summer
(ARA) - Now that the wintry weather is gone and the colorful blooms are back, it’s time to think about spring cleaning. But while you’re washing windows, scrubbing walls and dusting corners inside the house, don’t forget about rolling up those sleeves and giving the outside a once-over, too. Read the rest of this entry »
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