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Your Own Citrus Grove!
These are perfect Citrus trees – especially in terms of ease of care and large fruit set, Meyer Lemons are the number one citrus grown worldwide! It’s easy to grow your own! If you live where winter temps dip below 20°F, simply plant it in a container! You’ll bring the trees indoors, and put them […]
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Van Wisdom: How Much and How Often to Water
Questions about watering? The biggest thing is knowing when and how much to water your plants. We’ve compiled some tips to help you know when and how to water during those hot summer months. SIGNS YOU NEED TO WATER: Wilting: One of the very simple to spot and most obvious ways to tell your plant […]
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Which Rose do I plant?
Types of roses Picking a rose plant is a matter of personal preference. Do you want fragrance, a climber, lots of blooms, a certain bloom size, or a compact plant? Here are the types of roses and their basic differences so you choose the type that fits your gardening plan: Climbers: Vigorous, sprawling rose plants that […]
Read MoreStop and smell the roses
Ways to extend your enjoyment Roses carry an air of elegance and romance. You might catch a whiff of an incredible fragrance or just a touch of luxury. Try one of these many ideas to extend your enjoyment inside the house! Drying Petals Collect petals from unsprayed plants. Avoid wilted or browned petals. Air […]
Read MorePerennial Flower Power
Summer is almost here and our perennials are blooming, attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Perennials bring beauty to our gardens for years at a time. All they ask for in return is proper care! Part of that care is cutting them back minimally once a year. This process rids perennials of their old foliage to […]
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Memorial Gardens
A memorial garden is a lasting way to commemorate the memory of a loved one.
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Edible Flowers
Edible Flowers… not only yummy, but they also make a great arrangement too Did you know that there are flowers that you can eat? Some flowers that are totally safe to eat may be growing in your garden now. Add some color and texture to your next meal! HIBISCUS Sweet and somewhat citrus taste, many […]
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