June 16, 2022
Carnivorous Plant Care
carnivorous plants attract insects Growing carnivorous plants can be simple if they are provided with the right environment. These hungry predators are known to capture and/or kill prey using different mechanisms like displaying vibrant leaves and producing sweet nectar. Some carnivorous plants even produce digestive enzymes to aid in nutrient absorption. If you’re not sure […]
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June 15, 2022
Pollinator Plants For Containers
ATTRACT A DIVERSE RANGE OF Pollinators You don’t have to devote a large space to pollinators to make a difference. Container gardens are a great way to provide the food sources that pollinators need to thrive. Having movable containers can also come in very handy if you want to move your pollinator gardens from space to […]
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June 15, 2022
Landscape Tips in Extreme Heat
HEAT MAKES PLANTS Thirsty While your plants will definitely appreciate the sun, the hot temperatures of the summer months can make maintaining your garden more difficult. Heat makes plants thirsty the same as us, and making the necessary adjustments to your watering is something even experienced gardeners struggle with. Here are our top tips for […]
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June 15, 2022
Hydrangeas
FLOWERS ARE TRULY Stunning If you’re looking for a garden flower with show appeal, hydrangea flowers are truly stunning. Large globes of flowers cover this shrub in summer and spring. Although their appearance may seem high maintenance, with the right conditions and care, hydrangeas are actually fairly easy to grow. So grab your garden gloves, […]
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June 14, 2022
How To Take Care of Vinca
TRAILING OR UPRIGHT Annual Vinca! Annual vinca can be trailing or upright. Trailing vincas are a great option as a spiller out of a container or hanging basket. Upright varieties work well in mass plantings, especially in landscapes where you’re looking to make a big impact with little maintenance. Vinca flowers are suspended over glossy, […]
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June 14, 2022
How to Care For Begonias
ADD BRIGHT COLOR To Your Garden! Begonias add bright color and a tropical look to patios, entrances, and porches with their showy, often ruffled, flowers and lush foliage. Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes, these easy-care plants grow best in the shade or partial shade, though some varieties may tolerate some sun. Begonias […]
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June 13, 2022
Butterfly House Opening 6/20/2022
GET EYE-TO-EYE With Butterflies! The outdoor butterfly garden has been created to promote the increased population of the local species. Get eye-to-eye with a Butterfly. Hundreds of live butterflies are in free flight in a beautiful, indoor garden setting. We look forward to seeing you! Visitors have to be careful where they walk or sit […]
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June 13, 2022
Butterfly Gardens
CHOOSE NECTAR & POLLEN-RICH PLANTS Like Wildfowers! The most important step you can take is to plant a pollinator-friendly garden. Choose nectar and pollen-rich plants like wildflowers and old-fashioned varieties of flowers. A succession of blooming annuals, perennials, and shrubs is best so nectar and pollen will be available throughout the growing season. Also, include […]
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June 13, 2022
Boston Ferns
A FAST FAVORITE Hanging Basket! Boston ferns are the most popular of the fern species that originated in Central America and became a fast favorite in parlors and porches in North America during the Victorian era. Long, arching fronds densely covered with leaflets — called pinnae — makes this lush, graceful house plant ideal for a pedestal or a hanging basket. […]
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June 10, 2022
Hybrid Tea Roses
BLOOM REPEATEDLY From Spring into Fall! Hybrid tea roses and their relatives, old-fashioned tea roses, are beloved for their beauty and fragrance. Many hybrid teas bloom repeatedly from spring into fall, with pointed buds that open into flowers held on long, straight stems. They’re available in almost every color, and they’re ideal for beds, containers, […]
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