 Gardening is any way that humans and nature come together with the intent of creating beauty. -Tina James
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Stinkbug
Various species of this pest are found throughout the United States; they are more common in the South. Stinkbugs are shield-shaped, and may be green, brown, or bluish-gray. |  |
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Growing Parsley
Parsley deserves recognition for more than its role as a garnish. It's rich vitamins A and C, a good source of iron, and freshens your breath, to boot! |  |
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Indoor Oasis: Popular Houseplants to Liven Up Your Space
Houseplants are more than just decorative elements; they are natural purifiers that can improve air quality and reduce stress levels. With their increasing popularity, it can be overwhelming to choose the right plant for your home. Below are 15 popular houseplants that add low-maintenance beauty to your home. |  |
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Edible Landscaping - Pruning Brambles
There's been a recent surge of interest in growing small fruits in the landscape. That's a good thing because many small fruits, such as blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, are not only delicious harvested fresh from the garden, they are also easy to grow. Plus, these fruits work well in the landscape -- you can create an edible fence with brambles, use blueberries as foundation plants, grow a strawberry ground cover, and adorn a trellis with grapes. |  |
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Edible Landscaping: Figs
Figs are one of the oldest fruits known to mankind. They were used by the Sumerians in 2500 BC, mentioned in the Bible in the Garden of Eden, considered sacred to the Romans, and often used in trade between Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages. |  |
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Hanging Baskets: Jewelry for the Garden
I've always thought of hanging baskets as the costume jewelry of the gardening world. They add the finishing touch to your garden after the irrigation has been installed and the mulch has been laid. And like any good accessory, they should always be kept looking shiny and new. |  |
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Together with Jung Seed Spring Perennials
From fancy foliage to beautiful blooms, perennials are the backbone of many landscapes. Available in varying shapes and sizes, they round out any garden design nicely and can be enjoyed year after year with proper care. Order Now!
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Rose (Rosa 'Love & Peace')
Bloom size: Very large: 6" or more
Bloom shape: High-centered
Petal count: very full: 40+ petals
Rose bloom color: Yellow blend
Rebloom: Good
Class: Hybrid tea
Extra Color Info: Yellow blend, with pink edges
Growth Habit: Medium-tall, 4-6 feet, upright
Fragrance: Moderate
Hybridizer & year: Ping Lim and Jerry F. Twomey , 1991
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 7 and warmer
Awards: AARS
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: 4-6 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color
Flower Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
Parentage: Seedling x Peace
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Swallowtail Plant (Christia obcordata)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade, Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 12 inches to 36 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches to 36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall, Fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable for hanging baskets
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Pony's Foot (Dichondra carolinensis)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic, Mesic
Plant Height: 1 to 2 inches
Plant Spread: Forms large mats to 36 inches
Fruit: Other, Indehiscent
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White, Other
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring, Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall
Uses: Groundcover, Culinary Herb, Will Naturalize, Cooked greens
Edible Parts: Leaves
Eating Methods: Culinary Herb/Spice, Cooked
Resistances: Humidity tolerant, Tolerates foot traffic
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Fringed Willowherb (Epilobium ciliatum)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 3 - 5 feet
Leaves: Broadleaf
Fruit: Other, Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White, Pink, Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Resistances: Drought tolerant
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White Margin Snow Rose (Buchozia japonica 'Improved')
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring, Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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"Skotak hybrid. carolinae Variegated "red" x lactaea magdalenae (white - flower form). Grex sibling "High Intensity*"
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"Mediterranean spurge # 254nn; MBG, " Genus name probably honors Euphorbus, physician to the King of Mauretania.""
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