If you have lived on the West Coast of the United States in the past few years, you might have experienced or lived through the effects of a wildfire.  Just watching the news and seeing the...
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As previously mentioned in other postings, this time of year, you might find your garden in need of a facelift.  You can still add color or brighten up your front porch or patio by redoing...
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Have your houseplants been on a little outdoor vacation this summer? No doubt, they enjoyed all of that fresh air and sunshine, but as fall approaches, they will need to come back indoors. After...
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In September, you are likely to still have warm days but the nights will be cooler.  While the planting season is winding down, there are still flowers you can plant to give your garden some...
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As we are nearing the end of August, many of us will see a continuation of summer and others will start getting ready for fall. Either way, there are lots of things to do in your garden. 

As many of us are experiencing some very hot temperatures, we thought we would take a look at perennials that can take the heat and thrive.  Many of these plants once established are...
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Last week when I was walking around my neighborhood I noticed several people had trellises and each one of them was beautifully decorated with different flowering plants.  A trellis is an...
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Deadheading is a phrase you hear a lot when speaking with gardeners, but do you actually know what it really means? Deadheading is not some form of medieval torture. It is simply the removal of...
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