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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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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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Four Types of Plants Deer Avoid

Susan Downing — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:10:37 +0000

There is nothing worse than walking in to the garden to discover that deer have devoured your favorite plants. And it’s not your imagination … finding plants that deer won’t eat is getting harder each year as more of their habitat becomes developed and their population goes unchecked. Short of installing a nine-foot-tall fence and repeatedly […]

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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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Pantone’s Color(s) of the Year

Susan Downing — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:20:56 +0000

Happy New Year! Many of us waited patiently for 2020 to be behind us…and it is! So welcome to the New Year and with that, Pantone has chosen TWO Colors of the Year for 2021. This is not a showing of indecisiveness, but a metaphor. Prepare yourself for ULTIMATE GREY and ILLUMINATING. These colors are […]

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Add Some Zen To Your Landscape

Susan Downing — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:58:50 +0000

For many of us, our yard is a refuge from the world. In 2020, this seems more of a necessity than ever! We need a place where we can unwind, get away from work, the kids and everything in between. Zen Gardens were originally developed by Japanese Buddhist monks as places for meditation. You can […]

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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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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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‘Hot Lips’….and 6 other Perennials your Summer Garden will love!

Susan Downing — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:11:40 +0000

Summer time has definitely arrived in our area…and it is not too late to plant perennials to enhance your landscape . Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ (pictured at left) we think are aptly named! These red flowers are sure to attract hummingbirds. Salvia are are beautiful plants and they are tough! You can also find Salvia ‘Black […]

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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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