The best fertilizer in the garden is the gardener's shadow. -Unknown
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Container Plants Inspiration
Looking to make a splash with your container plantings this year? Although a planter overflowing with petunias is always attractive, consider branching out this year and trying some new plants and creative combinations. | |
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All About American Beautyberry
I really look forward to fall when so many plants change into their colorful fall wardrobes; it's such a beautiful sight. The American Beautyberry is one such plant that makes quite a showing, boasting bright magenta berries that look much like bracelets of amethyst beads glistening in clusters along drooping branches. | |
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Renovating a Flowering Shrub
Old shrubs, such as spiraea, forsythia, lilac, and honeysuckle, often become overgrown and full of crowded stems and dead wood. New growth is weak, and flower production decreases. To reduce the shrubs' size and width and rejuvenate them, follow these pruning techniques. | |
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Powdery Mildew
This fungus disease occurs all over the North America and infects a wide variety of plants, including beans, cucurbits, lettuce, and peas. | |
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Together with Teknor ApexWelcome to "The Green Chronicles from Teknor Apex," a blog series designed to inspire and guide you on your journey to becoming a seasoned gardener. Whether you're a novice looking to dig into the basics or an experienced green thumb seeking fresh insights, this series is your go-to resource for cultivating a vibrant and thriving garden. Read more.
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Dahlia 'Henry'
Form: Peony-flowering (PE) Color: Light Blend (LB) Year Introduced: 2007 Country of Origin: New Zealand Hybridizer or Originator: Hammett, K ADS Classification Code: 8010 Plant Habit: Herb/Forb Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Full Sun Plant Height: 12 inches Leaves: Unusual foliage color, Other Flowers: Showy Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
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Rose (Rosa 'Love')
Bloom size: Large: 4-5" Bloom shape: High-centered Petal count: full: 26-40 petals Rose bloom color: Red blend Extra Bloom Info: In clusters Rebloom: Good Class: Grandiflora Extra Color Info: Red, with white reverse Growth Habit: Tall, 5-6 feet, upright Fragrance: Mild Hybridizer & year: William A. Warriner, 1980 Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 6b and warmer Awards: AARS Plant Habit: Shrub Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Full Sun Plant Height: 5-6 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 Parentage: Seedling x Redgold
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Butcher's Broom (Ruscus hypoglossum)
Plant Habit: Shrub 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 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) Plant Height: 18-24 inches Plant Spread: 36-48 inches Leaves: Evergreen Fruit: Showy, Other Flowers: Inconspicuous Flower Color: White, Other Bloom Size: Under 1" Flower Time: Spring, Late spring or early summer Uses: Groundcover, Will Naturalize Resistances: Drought tolerant Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
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Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora')
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade Leaves: Evergreen Flower Color: White, Other, Green Flower Time: Other Uses: Houseplant Resistances: Humidity tolerant Toxicity: Other Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Trumpet Bush (Tecoma 'Sparklette')
Plant Habit: Shrub Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade Water Preferences: Dry Mesic, Dry Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet Leaves: Evergreen, Semi-evergreen Fruiting Time: Year Round Flowers: Showy Flower Color: Yellow, Orange Bloom Size: 2"-3" Flower Time: Year Round Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic Uses: Provides winter interest Wildlife Attractant: Birds, Hummingbirds, Bees Resistances: Drought tolerant Pollinators: Bees, Birds, Wasps, Hoverflies Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Photo by Maryl "Abstract Orange-Salter"
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Photo by Frillylily
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Photo by IndianCreekDaylilies
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Photo by Valery33
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Photo by Valery33
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Photo by drirastucker
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Photo by GigiAdeniumPlumeria "This is the in-between new and old bloom, different color bloom!"
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Photo by WebTucker "Flowering pixiemoss #93, (RAB p.818, 146-2-1); LHB N/A; AG page 326, 50-1-1, name from Greek for small box referring to lid-like opening anthers. In North Carolina this plant has a threatened conservation status."
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Photo by NurseryRx "Arabian sunset. Grown indoors under full spectrum lights. 40-80% humidity. Sphagnum moss/perlite medium."
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Photo by Paintedtrillium
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Together with Jung SeedNew Gladiolus for 2024
Get ready for the 2024 growing season with Jung Seed's stunning new selection of Gladiolus! Gladiolus adds vertical interest to flower gardens, cut-flower bouquets and a welcoming pop of color to your hanging baskets, porch pots, and flower borders. Visit us now and start planning your most breathtaking garden display yet! Shop Now!
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The best tool in the garden is the knowledge of a gardener. -Unknown
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