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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August is the month where you will find many people having their largest vegetable harvest.  We are coming to the end of the summer but there is still time to plant another harvest, or you can...
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So you’ve decided to start your first vegetable garden. Welcome to the world’s largest and greatest hobby! Now, how do you get started? It can be intimidating as there seems like there...
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Many experienced gardeners know that when cultivating vegetables some varieties grow particularly well together, but there are also vegetables that do not play well with others. These truths are...
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“Your yard is beautiful!” I think every gardener enjoys a compliment and there is a good feeling that comes when you know that your friends and neighbors enjoy your garden almost as...
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