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Let the hunt begin
(Why beneficial insects really are beneficial!) Release the hounds! Not literally, but I do want you to release the Ladybugs, Lacewings, and Nematodes. They are fantastic hunters and a huge benefit to your lawn, flower garden and veggie garden. These beneficial hunters have many things in common. They are meat eaters. They never eat your […]
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Grow for the glory
July is here, with that comes fun times with all our family and friends. Some of my best memories are of all the family barbecues which generally started on the fourth of July weekend. I love to decorate and create elaborate displays for these special times. It’s my way of creating an inviting setting to […]
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5 veggies you can still plant
It’s never too late to start an edible garden. Different fruits and vegetables thrive in all types of conditions, so you’re bound to find the perfect fit for your garden, regardless of the season. In fact, some summer favorites can be planted now for a delicious late summer or early fall harvest. Make sure to […]
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Top 5 Hydrangea Picks
There is absolutely no debate the most asked for plant in the tree and shrub yard are hydrangeas! The great thing about hydrangeas are there is a perfect type each customer’s specific needs. Here is a list of some of our favorites here at Van Wilgen’s. Bobo Hydrangea This little cutie has […]
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Homegrown Goodness
Now that we are starting to see and enjoy some nice weather, my family’s container gardens at our house are starting to take off. My wife always requests that we have at least one big pot of herbs growing on our deck each summer and this year we have two. My daughter, Nora, planted an […]
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ANNUAL CARE
Everyone is a gardener when it comes to annuals! Annuals plants only stick around with us for one year but oh my, what a year we can have if we take good care of them! Annuals are rewarding, fun, and you can be as creative as you like. Annuals are so easy that everyone can […]
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Hummingbird Heaven
Everyone loves to watch this beautiful bird. There are many ways to attract them to your yard. Let’s start with hummingbird feeders. There are feeders for hanging or with suction cups to attach to your window. Some come with a built in ant moat or you can buy them separately to keep the ants out […]
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4 Tips for Growing Blueberries
Pancakes, tarts, pies, we love adding blueberries to any recipe. And we’re not alone. Take advantage of peak fruiting season this July to celebrate this delicious little berry. Health Benefits Not only delicious and popular, blueberries are one of the top 10 healthiest foods. These nutritional powerhouses are packed with antioxidants that help guard against […]
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3 Ways to Celebrate National Pollinator Week
National Pollinator Week is a time to give bees, birds, and bats a little recognition. Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, play a big part in getting our gardens to grow. Honeybees are directly responsible for pollinating one third of the food we eat. They help fertilize flowers, carrying pollen from one plant to another […]
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Small Space Garden : Series Part II
The Eastern Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) is a spring flowering tree, native to the northeast. It’s delicate lavender-pink flowers emerge late in April before the foliage develops and continue to sparkle into mid May. Clusters of tiny, fairy like flowers cling to the branches, covering the tree in a soft purple haze with charming […]
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