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Saturday, December 24, 2022

Stop Ivy from Growing on Trees

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  Ivy is a vigorous growing vine that will grow on anything, fences, walls, and tree trunks.  At first, you may think it looks nice and yo...
Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Back to Basics Deer Repellent That Works

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  My home was built directly next to the woods and the deer think my yard is their yard.     We love the wildlife but draw the line wh...
Saturday, September 3, 2022

Summer Patio Container Gardens

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  This year we planted a variety of flower and herb container gardens for our patio and enjoyed them all summer long.   Now that summer is e...
Thursday, July 7, 2022

Outdoor Accessories for Yard and Garden

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Adding outdoor accessories is a great way to add ambiance to your yard and garden.  While your flowers add color and fragrance the garden ac...
Saturday, June 25, 2022

Tree Service / Trimming Pruning and Costs

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  Last week I had 5 mature Oak Trees trimmed. All of the trees were over 30 feet in height and the tree service had to use a bucket to get t...
Saturday, June 18, 2022

Growing Tips for Lemongrass

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   While shopping at the garden center I passed an ornamental grass-looking plant that had a refreshing lemon scent. The plant was in a co...
Thursday, May 19, 2022

Benefits from Planting Clover

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    If you prefer the natural method for fertilizing your soil and lawn grass then grow clover.  Clover will fix the nitrogen that feeds y...
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Japanese Honeysuckle a Summertime Favorite

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  Long-lived and somewhat invasive Japanese honeysuckle is a summertime favorite flowering vine. This vigorous climbing vine is easy to gr...

Stunning Sorbet Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)

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  If you like peony flowering shrubs then you will love the stunning sorbet peony  (Paeonia lactiflora) .  This fragrant beauty was discover...
Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Garden Secrets Nice Gal Pink Peony

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If you enjoy watching butterflies and hummingbirds then plant the Nice Gal Peony. This peony is a stunning pink flowering shrub that will ad...
Monday, May 16, 2022

Swizzle Scarlet and Yellow Zinnia Flower

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  Zinnia flowers are grown in my garden annually and I always grow them from seed.   The only exception was this year when I bought the Swiz...