Echeveria is one of the prettiest succulents; native to the semi-desert regions of Central America. These attractive succulents are rose-shaped and have fleshy leaves that store water.  The...
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Similar to having a great traditional garden, making attractive containers begins with selecting the right plants. Some container gardens will include plants that look great together and others...
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You may not have heard of themed gardens but if you don’t have any idea of what to plant this type of garden can be a great way to use your space.  Themes can help you organize your...
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I’m willing to bet that every hobby has its “own language” and uses terms that the average person may not understand.  Gardening is no exception to this rule. One term that...
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As summer is rapidly approaching we are also going to enter peak mosquito season. We have put together this list of plants that help keep mosquitos away naturally. These plants have strong scents...
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Oriental Poppies are a favorite of mine.  The blooms remind me of crepe paper flowers I made as a child. Their brilliant colored blooms are 6-inches in diameter and grow up to 3 feet. The...
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The first time I saw a Celosia plant I was fascinated by the velvet texture of the flowers and their unique shape. They were brightly colored and looked like mini trees. There were also some that...
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At the turn of the 20th century, Sweet Peas were one of the most popular annual flowers in the United States. They were frequently on the cover of seed catalogs and many gardeners remember their...
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