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Posts Tagged "trees"
Living Fences make for Great Neighbors
If you are like I am I love noticing the landscapes of houses and neighborhoods as I’m driving around town. I like to see what people have done but not only give thought to the potential that many homes have for fresh landscape projects. This spring I see many neighbors are going to have landscape […]
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Small Space Trees
On any given day you can visit the garden center and overhear customers asking for ‘’dwarf” plants. Usually, when the term dwarf comes to mind we think of small shrubs and flowering plants. Well, surprisingly those aren’t the only dwarf plants we offer at the garden center. We have a great selection of dwarf trees! […]
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Our Top Plants for Foliage Color
We love the contrasts and textures of fall foliage. From grasses to trees we have compiled a baker’s dozen of our favorites to see in the autumn landscape. If you don’t see your favorite let us know, we are always interested in what you are planting! Hydrangea ‘Little Quick Fire’ Blueberries Witch Hazel Itea ‘Standing […]
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Fall is for Planting…Trees!
The best time to plant a tree or shrub is in the fall. A well-placed tree will cool your home in summer and block cold winter winds. Not to mention that the aesthetics can increase your home’s curb appeal and add value. Even though you may be prepping for winter, you can still set your new tree […]
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Can I Still Plant
One of the many questions we usually start hearing this time of year is “Can I still plant in the summer? We understand why people may be nervous but the answer is an overwhelming YES! There are a few things we should all keep in mind before we get started. Choose the Right Plant […]
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Lilacs
When people think of Lilacs the first thing to come to mind is the wonderfully fragrant flowers. There are four basic requirements that lilacs need to ensure they are the spring rock star of your garden. 1. Drainage. In their native homes, you will find them in fertile hills and on the edges of mountain […]
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Celebrate Earth Day in the Garden
Big or small, that patch of earth in your backyard is a part of the planet we live on. Celebrate Earth Day by being kind to it. Like you, all of us at the garden center enjoy digging in the dirt and outdoor living. Here are a few of our favorite ways to “go green” […]
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