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Pinch Back Coleus for Optimal Growth

June 24, 2014 | Kelsea Daulton | 0

Cutting back coleus will actually produce more of it, making the plant take on a bushier shape quite quickly. The flowers are often pinched from coleus plants so the leaves aren’t downplayed, but doing so also makes this tender perennial …

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Signs of Boxwood Blight Plus Boxwood Alternatives

June 17, 2014 | Kelsea Daulton | 0

Boxwood blight was first identified in the UK in 1994. It was found in Connecticut and North Carolina in October 2011 and has since then spread to other states.

Try This When You Plant New Guinea Impatiens

June 10, 2014 | Kelsea Daulton | 0

Impatiens hawkeri, commonly called New Guinea impatiens, is notorious for its sun intolerance, needing the full protection of trees or other casters of shade.

‘Stairway to Heaven’ Jacob’s Ladder Brings Colorful Texture

June 3, 2014 | Kelsea Daulton | 0

Virtues: Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ is an herbaceous perennial that thrives in part shade and will tolerate full sun. It’s a variegated selection of a wildflower native to much of eastern North America that pops up in moist woodlands. Continuously …

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How to Plant and Propagate Dahlia Tubers

May 27, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Dahlia tubers can be planted directly into the garden when the danger of frost has passed. Dahlia tubers consist of a stumpy stem or stems with several swollen parts attached to them. Where all of this meets is called the …

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Sea Heart and Silver Heart Bugloss Stand Up Through Summer

May 20, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) is loved for its textural, variegated leaves that can add color and interest to shade gardens. These two new cultivars, ‘Sea Heart’ (bottom image) and ‘Silver Heart’ (top image) offer improved heat and humidity tolerance. …

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What Makes Sungold a Favorite Cherry Tomato to Grow

May 13, 2014 | Gardening Jones | 0

Although gardeners can be quite adamant about their favorite large tomato, we don’t usually see that much enthusiasm when it comes to the cherry types. Except, that is, when a gardener has grown ‘Sungold’.

Best Choices for Colored Foliage in the Shade Garden

April 29, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

When it comes to designing a garden, choosing the right plants for the right spots can be a little daunting. You have to consider sizes, shapes, colors, textures, form and maintenance. However, once you have the perfect plants selected for …

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Pinch Back Coleus for Optimal Growth

Signs of Boxwood Blight Plus Boxwood Alternatives

Try This When You Plant New Guinea Impatiens

‘Stairway to Heaven’ Jacob’s Ladder Brings Colorful Texture

How to Plant and Propagate Dahlia Tubers

Sea Heart and Silver Heart Bugloss Stand Up Through Summer

What Makes Sungold a Favorite Cherry Tomato to Grow

Best Choices for Colored Foliage in the Shade Garden

The Best Pots for a Long-term Container Planting

Ways to Keep Rabbits From Eating Garden Plants

Materials and Garden Practices That Help Birds Build Nests