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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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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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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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You are my sunshine

Susan Downing — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:09:58 +0000

Beautiful, brilliant Helianthus flowers ~ commonly known as the Sunflower ~ represent Sunshine and Happiness more than any other flower! The Sunflower is a native to North America and is a fun, easy to grow addition to your plant or vegetable garden. You may think of the large towering flowers you see in the prairie states […]

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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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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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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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Mixing Things Up – Pollinator Gardens Style

Susan Downing — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:13:22 +0000

While nature land is being replaced by our ever-growing cities, one of the best things we can do is making sure our gardens are pollinator gardens. But researchers in UGA’s Odum School of Ecology found that pollinator gardens are most beneficial to pollinators when they contain a greater variety of plants. The researchers focused on […]

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