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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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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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Moonlight Gardens

Susan Downing — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:58:18 +0000

Ever think about planting your garden so that you can enjoy it at night as well as in the daytime? Moonlight gardens~planted with white and silvery flowers that seem to glow after dark~ are easy to create in your own landscape. For an extra “pop”, plant them in white pots or planters […]

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Six Plants Every Southern Garden Needs

Susan Downing — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:00:07 +0000

There are quite a few plants that thrive in our temperate conditions, but we have some classics that have been used time and time again for their brilliant blooms, evergreen leaves, or easy going nature. Consider adding some of these quintessential southern plants to your own garden this year! HYDRANGEA Its fast-growing nature […]

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3 New Proven Winners that we love

Susan Downing — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:22:17 +0000

Looking for something new for your summer garden? We have just discovered these 3 Proven Winners…perfect for planting right now! Rose At Last is a beautiful orange flowering rose that is disease resistant and very fragrant. It grows 30-36 inches, loves the sun and attracts pollinators. you will enjoy the blooms summer through fall. They […]

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HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!

Susan Downing — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:53:12 +0000

Happy Earth Day! Today we are celebrating our beautiful planet and all that it has to offer us … Earth Day reminds us to take care of our planet—whether it’s cleaning up litter, planting more trees, recycling and repurposing, or going on a walk in a green space amidst the wildflowers. Wondering how you […]

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Serenity Gardens

Susan Downing — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:11:05 +0000

Have you considered adding to your landscape a place to detox, to heal from your hectic life? In the midst of what can be a chaotic world, it is nice to have an outdoor space that you can enjoy…a place to find serenity. We can help you design and install that peaceful retreat just for […]

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Classic Plants in Classic Blue

Susan Downing — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 19:07:34 +0000

We are so happy to bring in the New Year and new decade in with a new Pantone’s Color of the Year! For 20 years Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development in industries like interior design, industrial design, graphic design, and the fashion industry. This year the Color of the Year is […]

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Happy Halloween: Our Favorite Spooky Plants!

Susan Downing — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:01:08 +0000

Happy Halloween Ya’ll! To celebrate the spookiest time of the year we picked out some of our favorite freaky plants! These plants are spooky enough for Addams family’s front yard and if that tickles your fancy, take notes! 1. Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula) Starting with a native to North Carolina, the Venus Flytrap also […]

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The Show is Not Over: Fall Plants to Attract Pollinators

Susan Downing — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:56:19 +0000

Autumn is known for gathering crops and leaves falling but it doesn’t mean the end of the garden season. There are plenty of late summer and fall-blooming plants for your autumn gardening plans. In addition to their beauty they bring to your garden, they can also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Here are some […]

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