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Walking In The Gardens Of The Masters

Why Botanical Gardens And Arboreta Are Important

The botanical gardens and arboreta of the world are great places to find solitude, to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. To discerning gardeners or homeowners, however, these gardens are places of learning, of experiencing and touching and...


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Seed Starting For Short Seasons
Indoor Germination Tips For Success

There are so many benefits to starting your own plants from seed. You get an infinitely wider choice of varieties. Instead of having to settle for the two varieties of tomato transplants that you local garden center stocks, you can pick and choose from... (Info Sheet)

Gooseneck Loosestrife
Lysimachia clethroides

Growing to about two and a half to three feet tall, gooseneck loosestrife sports a distinctive cluster of white flowers that form an irregular 'S'-shaped spike, much like the curved neck of a goose. The spikes tend to follow the path of the sun much like... (Fact Sheet)

8 Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Gardens
Preparations For A Great Summer Ahead

In the spirit of this season of rebirth, renewal and reawakening of the gardener inside all of us, our experts have put together a list of 8 spring care and maintenance tips for your prized landscape and gardens. Follow these guidelines and you'll be set... (Tip Sheet)

A Bird In The Hand…
How To Get Wild Birds To Eat From Your Hand

Yes, Virginia, it is possible to have wild birds eat right out of your hands. I know, because I’ve done it time and time again. It’s an unspeakable pleasure to have a wild bird land on your outstretched fingertips and take food from you, just inches from... (Info Sheet)

Building A Hedge - Part 1
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Many homeowners desire to plant a hedge. And yet, simple as it may seem, too many get them wrong. Here we'll take a look at the functions that hedges serve in the landscape, review the types of hedges, and explore some hardy plants available for hedging... (Info Sheet)


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