As we head into a new decade, the Pantone Color Institute has selected Classic Blue as the color of the year. This blue is reminiscent of the sky at dusk.  I was very excited about this choice...
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When designing your garden you want to keep the plants thriving from early spring through late fall and beyond depending where you live. During the main season of growing, you want to have your...
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We have previously written about it being better to plant perennials in the fall to enjoy a beautiful garden next year.  Planting in the fall allows early blooming perennials to establish...
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The fascination with succulents continues. They can be grown alone or mixed with other plants. We are seeing them not just in the garden but also within home décor and even as wedding...
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Lupines can be found coast to coast and are a popular wildflower in the United States. There are many lupine varieties and there are both annual and perennial versions of these flowers.  One...
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Last week we presented our top annuals and this week we are going to let you know our top perennials selections for the year. Perennials are great because they are hardy and do not need as much...
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If you love Daisies as much as I do you might want to take a look at Osteospermum flowers. This bright and colorful flower is from Africa and enjoys the cool weather, similar to Snapdragons or...
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As I was recently assisting another writer out with an article on the importance of honeybees, I was reminded of how important pollinators are to the world.  A majority of flowering plants...
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