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Read moreWhy Garden?
Ask any gardener today why they garden and you’ll get a variety of reasons why it’s important to them. Read moreGarden Elements
The right elements have come together for gardening success. Read moreFlying Colors™ Coral Diascia
Diascias are the quintessential window box and mixed container plant. The Flying Colors™ line comes to us from the Netherlands and offers stunning new colors that mix particularly well with. . . Read morePink Chablis® Lamium
Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. Read more
Snowstorm® Giant Snowflake® Bacopa
These 'living carpet' plants are vigorous, versatile, and superb as solo plantings or in combos. Easy to grow, much-loved, and much publicized by . . . Read moreSundaze® Flame Strawflower
Deadheading may improve appearance but isn't necessary for continuous bloom. Read more
Vanilla Butterfly Marguerite Daisy
Deadheading may improve appearance but isn't necessary for continuous bloom. Read more
Butterfly Marguerite Daisy
Deadheading may improve
appearance but isn't necessary
for continuous bloom. Read more
Gardening with Petunias
Petunias have many uses in the landscape, learn more ideas here. Read moreThe Different Types of Petunias
This article discusses the different types (classes) of petunia and how they are best used. Read moreA Brief History of the Petunia
The petunias we know today are a far cry from those that first appeared in the 19th century gardens Read moreWave™ Petunias
All about Wave™ Petunias. Read moreWhat is an annual?
Botanically, an annual plant is a plant that usually germinates, flowers, and dies in one year. Read moreAnnuals for Shade
Many beautiful plants are available to be planted in the landscape around the home. However, the difficulty arises when there are areas in the landscape that receive very little sunlight. Read morePreparing for Annuals
The first thing you need to do before planting and annual garden is . . . Read moreA Hummingbird Garden
Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures of the bird world. It is not hard to attract them if you know what to plant. A large portion of their diet consists of tiny spiders and aphids......... Read moreButterfly Gardening
Butterflies cannot drink open water. Wet sand, earth or mud is the best butterfly fountain. Allow your birdbath to overflow to create mud puddles. Read moreAttracting Butterflies
Perennial Gardening Strategies. Most everyone is enchanted by butterflies fluttering across a lawn or flower garden landscape. However, most of us do not realize that we often destroy or harm butterflies at some point in their lifecycle. Read moreHibiscus
Hibiscus is a large flowering shrub that blooms in the summer. Generally, they can be maintained in the 4’-6’ range. The flower colors range from white to lavender-pink to reddish purple. Read moreCold Tolerant Annuals
Annuals that are perennials in warmer zones and can actually over winter in this area during mild winters or if located in a warm, sunny or protected area. Very frost and freeze tolerant. Read morePansies
Read morePlanting a Garden to Discourage Deer
During a difficult winter, large herds of deer will eat just about any vegetation. There is no such thing as a deer-proof plant. You may minimize damage....... Read moreGrowing Beautiful Gardenias
Gardenias were discovered in China in the 1700’s. Their fragrance is unmatched in the floral world, and the extracted oil from the flowers is used in making perfume and tea. Read moreThe African Violet (Saintpaulia)
The African violet (Saintpaulia) has become the most popular member of the Gesnariad family because of its ease of culture, continuous flowering habit, variety of blossom forms, range of colors, and leaf patterns. Read moreNew Guinea Impatiens
Add a beautiful splash of color to your garden beds or decorate your patios and decks with planted containers and hanging baskets of New Guinea Impatiens. Read moreMaintaining Flowering Plants in Hanging Baskets
Your flowering hanging baskets can bloom and thrive for many months – with a little help from you. Follow these easy guidelines to keep your plants healthy and beautiful throughout the season. Read moreHoliday Flowering Houseplants
Light - Bright indirect light Water - Keep soil moist, not wetFertilize - Feed with 15-15-15 or 20-20-20 fertilizer every 2-4 weeks Read more