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Proven Winners for 2023!

Susan Downing — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:38:19 +0000

We look forward to the Proven Winners selection every year, there are always new and improved plants for us to use in our client’s landscapes. This year is no different with beautiful winners that are available to us now at our distributer in the categories of Flowering Shrub of the Year, Hydrangea of the Year, […]

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VIVA MAGENTA! Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year

Susan Downing — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 21:57:32 +0000

“In this age of technology, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real. Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has […]

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A Late Summer Treat For Your Pollinators (that deer and rabbits will avoid)

Susan Downing — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:22:10 +0000

It is that time ~ summer is winding down and we are looking forward to some cooler temperatures as our summer perennials are fading and approaching their final weeks. Cut back any perennials that have already finished blooming and continue to deadhead the later bloomers. If you are looking for a late summer glorious bloomer for […]

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Plan Ahead for Better Blooms

Susan Downing — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:57:31 +0000

We have been waiting all winter to get out in our yards and take advantage of the warmer weather. While your list may be long of things you need to do for your landscape, stop and read this before attacking/hacking your Spring flowering shrubs! If you are wanting more blooms on your Spring flowering shrubs, […]

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PERIWINKLE ~ Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2022

Susan Downing — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:59:43 +0000

Periwinkle…what a perfect Color of the Year, if you ask me! I love it in my home, in my wardrobe and especially in my garden. This one is an easy one to add to your landscape…there are so many beautiful plants that come in periwinkle. In fact its name is derived from the lesser periwinkle […]

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The Heat Is On!

Susan Downing — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:27:04 +0000

We are in the long hot days of mid August, but that doesn’t mean enjoying your garden is over! We have compiled a list of shrubs and perennials that can take all of the heat and humidity of our area and keep your landscape in bloom! Shrubs All of the following shrubs take full to […]

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A Raleigh Spring Favorite ~ The White Kousa Dogwood

Susan Downing — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:33:13 +0000

Few plants scream SPRING like the dogwood, but the dogwood tree that extends the beautiful season is the White Kousa Dogwood. The Kousa Dogwood blooms 2-3 weeks after the common dogwood. The creamy white blooms stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage. (Notice that unlike the common dogwood, the flowers of the Kousa come […]

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Cherry Trees for Raleigh Landscaping

Susan Downing — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:07:00 +0000

The time is nearing… In just a few short weeks that sign will be appearing that spring is here in Raleigh, NC. It’s that gorgeous week or two every year when neighborhoods around Raleigh are filled with delicate clouds of pink. And delicate they are – even a soft breeze lifts a shower of petals […]

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New Fall Fav! The October Magic Camellia Series

Susan Downing — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:56:56 +0000

By now you know how much we love Camellias! There is a newer series called October Magic and it is taking the plant world by storm. There are several in the series and like other Camellias, they are deer resistant, disease resistant, have great fall to early winter color and beautiful dark and glossy leaves […]

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Late Summer Bloomers

Susan Downing — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:01:19 +0000

Even though the calendar has flipped over to September, it definitely still feels like we are in the throws of summer in Raleigh. Your summer perennials are starting to slow down with their blooms and probably look like they have seen better days, but do not despair! There are many late summer to early fall […]

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