Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous holly that is native to the Eastern United States. It loves moist locations (think swamps, pond/stream banks, and wet woodland areas), but Winterberry can do very well in typical garden soils and part sun as long as it gets regular watering. Birds love the red berries that appear in …
If you are looking for a long-lasting edging material, then you may want to consider steel edging. Steel edging can be a challenge to install, but the extra effort will reward you with many years of trouble-free edging, especially in colder climates that experience a lot of frost heaving. In colder environments, plastic edging often …
Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-low’) is a terrific low spreading deciduous shrub with fine-textured leaves and grows quickly. It grows about 2 feet high and spreads out 5-6 feet. It can tolerate poor soils and is excellent for planting on banks. It likes acid soils but can handle alkaline soils up to a 7.5 …
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Stephanandra Incisa ‘Crispa’ or Cutleaf Stephanandra is a low mounding deciduous shrub that grows 2-3 feet high and spreads out about 4-6 feet. It has a lovely shape, unique fine-textured leaves, and beautiful orange/yellow fall foliage. It likes part to full sun, moist well-drained soil, and grows in zones 4-7. Key Details Plant Type: Deciduous …
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Montauk Daisies or Nippon Daisies (Nipponanthemum nipponicum) are wonderful late-season blooming perennials that you can find in Zones 5 to 9. They love full sun and form perfect mounds (as long as they get enough sunlight), have succulent like leaves and they get covered with blooms in the fall. They take a long time to …
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Tithonia rotundifolia ‘Torch’ or Mexican sunflower is a tall annual that’s grows 5-6 feet high and has orange blooms from midsummer until the end of the growing season. It is native to Mexico and Central America. Tithonia is an excellent source for cut flowers and is a hub for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Tithonia can …
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Site, Style, SelectionTM is a simple three-step process that successful gardeners use to help ensure gardening success. Even if you have little or no experience as a gardener, this simple system will get you off on the right path. So how does this system work? Easy as one, two, three! STEP ONE: UNDERSTAND YOUR …
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Iris Cristata is a dwarf iris that grows 4-7 inches high and spreads via long, rope-like roots. It spreads quickly and is an excellent groundcover. It is easy to divide and spread around the garden. With a little patience and time, you can cover a lot of area with this magnificent little spreading jewel. One …
Straight blade flat bottom garden spade Straight blade flat bottom garden spade A D-Handled straight blade garden spade with a flat bottom is an essential tool for both beginner gardeners, as well as gardening veterans. Its unique flat head design makes it a highly versatile and invaluable asset for gardeners of any skill level. …
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