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What Is a Perennial, Actually?

If you're new to gardening or have been tending to your yard for a while but still wonder, "What is a perennial, actually?" – you've come to the right...

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6 Pro Tips To Consider When Planting a Tree Near Your House

Trees are a serious issue, so to speak. I don’t take placing a tree light-heartedly as it takes trees many years, often decades, to mature and grow in...

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Plant a Tree to Enhance Your Backyard's Appeal

Trees offer more than just functionality, as we discussed in the previous blog post —trees bring a touch of natural beauty that enhances the aesthetic...

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Beyond Trimming: Creative Ways to Hide Yellowing Leaves on Tulips and Daffodils

We love spring in our gardens, don’t we? It’s the season to enjoy charming blooms like daffodils and tulips. These beautiful flowers add color to our ...

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How to Ensure Your Spring Garden Looks Even Better Next Year

Are you ready to take your garden to the next level? Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to check on your flowering bulbs to ensure they are thr...

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How to Brighten Up a Partially Shady Garden Area

When I visited this site for the first time, I was fascinated by its proximity to nature. You would see a seaside bay through the strip of deciduous t...

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An Early Flowering Evergreen - Oregon Grape Holly

Evergreens are valuable in the garden. Especially the ones that flower. However, there are only so many that you can use in the colder climate. One th...

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Colorful Garden Structures: A Look at the Red Garden

When it comes to garden design, we often focus on the plants and flowers that make up the garden. But what about the structures that form the framewor...

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Making the Most of Your Garden in the Winter Months

In the previous blog post we wrote lists to look back, learn and prepare for the new growing season.(Did you finish the exercises we did last week? Ar...

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The Most Low Maintenance Plants for Your Garden

I remember when I had filled our garden with the same plant species that thrived in my parents' garden.

Big mistake!

I wasn´t that experienced in ga...

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3 Rules of Thumb When Planning with Spring Bulbs

Spring bulbs can prolong the flowering season profoundly. However, it takes some planning to make it successful. Here are three rules of thumb to help...

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How To Rebloom Your Amaryllis Bulbs

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a glorious plant to gift and receive, and it brings the joy of Christmas to both the giver and the recipient.

The plant's ...

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