Spider Flower

The Flowers of July

Summertime brings with it much sunshine and heat. It also brings an array of show-stopping summer flowers that thrive in heat. They come in every color of the rainbow and many are care-free. Here are a baker’s dozen of favorite July blooms. Black…
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Patio Landscaping with table and garden

Make Your Outdoor Space Ready for Company!

With Graduation, Fourth of July, and plain old – Yay it’s Summertime! parties on the horizon, the best place to start planning is with the space. Outdoors on the patio makes the most sense for fun and sun. Is your patio up to the event? Now’s the…
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hot sun and grass

Preparing your Lawn for the Dog Days of Summer

The spring weather is beautiful right now. But before long we’ll find ourselves in the dog days of summer. Scorching heat without end and long periods without rain. Even the best cared-for lawns suffer under these conditions. The key to maintaining…
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Choosing A Flowering Tree

A flowering tree can bring beauty and diversity into your yard. Planted next to your doorway, along the driveway, next to your patio or even in a large pot on your deck, it will provide delicacy, a habitat for birds, and foliage throughout the year. Best…
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red mulberry branch

New Trends in Eco-Friendly Yards

Keeping your yard green at the same time you’re trying to be green can be a challenge. Most homeowners want to have the perfect yard filled with shrubs and trees arranged in an aesthetically pleasing array. Unfortunately, many of the tenets of home…
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Shrub and pebble-lined path behind house

March is the Time to Plan Your Landscaping

The best way to pass this last leg of winter is begin planning for the spring and summer outdoor living that lies ahead. We know there is snow and ice outside, but the geese are starting to fly north again and soon we move our clocks ahead. So now is…
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Early Spring Gardening Checklist

Hurray for May! Spring is here at last. For those of us who love to dig in and get our hands dirty, there’s much to be done. Even though the weather is still a bit unpredictable, here’s an early spring checklist to help you organize. Lawn Care Spring…
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Planting & Caring for Evergreen Trees

Evergreen trees are great for property barriers and screening. Most of the evergreen trees in our nursery are grown in our own fields and have shown to be capable of surviving the winter months. Learn how to plant and care for your trees. …
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