One of the hottest trends in gardening in recent years has been the increased demand for plants that are low maintenance and drought tolerant. There may be no plant that does this as effectively as...
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If you looked up the definition of versatility in the gardening dictionary it probably should just say “Hens and Chicks”; few plants rival its ability to adapt to a variety of growing...
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If you are expecting to read an article about a plant that drives your cat wild then I’m sorry but you’re reading the wrong article. If you want to read an article about a plant that is...
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We’ve probably all heard the phrase “gentle as a lamb” used to describe the personality or actions of a person who is kind and gentle. Gardeners may be familiar with a plant...
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It’s my belief that every gardener should know the pleasure of having at least one clematis vine in their yard and once you have one you’ll more than likely want another! One of the...
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When I think of Irises I always think about my father as these are one of his favorite flowers.  I have almost a dozen different colors of bearded iris that are all gifts from dad. While...
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There is no plant in my garden that I neglect more than my daylilies.  I never water them and rarely fertilize them. I plant them in dry soil, wet soil, sun and shade without any thought as to...
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Groundcovers rarely receive rave reviews or get a lot of positive press in magazines but they can play an important role in your garden. If you have problem areas in your yard than groundcovers may...
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