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Happy EARTH DAY 2022 To You!

Susan Downing — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:43:00 +0000

Celebrating Earth Day by Building Your Garden Each year on April 22, people from around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day and voice their support for a healthy, sustainable and habitable future for our people and our planet. The theme for Earth Day 2022 is “Invest In Our Planet”. So what can we […]

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Create Your Own Dazzling Show of Fall Colors

Susan Downing — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:50:14 +0000

Plant year round in the Raleigh area We think Mother Nature hit it out of the park this fall with the beautiful foliage. Driving around Raleigh the past few weeks has been a spectacular show of color, hopefully you were able to take it in and enjoy it! Did you know that in our area […]

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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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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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Raleigh Fall Leaf Colors

Susan Downing — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 19:13:14 +0000

We are in peak fall weather in Raleigh, and here at Designscapes we love to go out and enjoy the autumn colors. Finding the best spots and time of year to enjoy the NC Mountains peak leaf color changes is on the top of our to-do list for this season, as well as understanding the […]

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Steel Magnolias

Susan Downing — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:18:52 +0000

With the warm temperatures that we are experiencing here in Raleigh, we are seeing a lot of Spring bloomers blooming early. Some of these early bloomers that we especially like include the improved cultivars of the tulip magnolia family. Although there are numerous magnolia varieties to choose from, these seasonal specimen trees can provide a great focal […]

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Winter Gardening in Raleigh?

Susan Downing — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:05:08 +0000

Are you new to the Raleigh area? Think winter gardening is just crazy? Perhaps you moved from a place where shovels are only used for snow removal this time of year. Well, have no fear! Raleigh’s moderate climate extends our planting season into the winter months. Old man winter can make an appearance, but for […]

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Marvelous Maples

Susan Downing — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:22:40 +0000

Why do we think Japanese Maples are Marvelous? There are so many varieties that the options are endless! This ornamental beauty offers an array of vibrant colors and sizes for every garden enthusiast. There are so many choices for large and small gardens that no one has to be left out of the Japanese Maple experience. Japanese […]

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Trees Please!

Susan Downing — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 20:48:26 +0000

Trees are vital to our lives. They provide oxygen, cleaner air, shelter for wildlife and also reduce heat created from urbanization in addition to being aesthetically pleasing. Trees can also identify a town, city or entire region. Just like the Live Oaks draped in Spanish moss define certain areas of the South, Washington, DC and […]

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