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Coneflowers are easy and versatile
Is there anything purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) can’t do? They do well even in clay soils. They do well in…
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Diagnosing vegetable garden problems
Gardeners need expert observation skills. As the growing season progresses, gardeners should watch their plants closely every day. Disease and…
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Growing colorful dianthus
If you are looking for a colorful flowering plant for the front of your perennial border, look no further than…
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Lupines add vertical interest
If you are looking to add colorful vertical interest to your perennial beds and borders, lupines (Lupinus) may be a…
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Gypsy Moth Update/Beech Leaf Disease
The gypsy moth infestation hitting our area continues this spring as tiny black caterpillars emerge and begin devouring new leaves.…
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Ferns for your garden
Ferns are a great choice for your garden. There is much to like about these easy-to-care-for plants. Ferns add soothing…
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Botrytis blight in tulips
Colorful and easy to grow, tulips are a staple of spring gardens. They come in a wide range of colors…
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National Gardening Month
“Life begins the day you start a garden.” This beautiful Chinese proverb really says it all for those who love…
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Year of the Hyacinth
If you are celebrating Easter this weekend, you might have purchased a blooming hyacinth potted up for the holiday. The…
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Tips for pruning
First of all, happy spring! Spring is here and the garden to-do list is long. If you still have pruning…
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