“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 …
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Four Types of Plants Deer Avoid
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 ... …
Happy EARTH DAY 2022 To You!
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 …
Plan Ahead for Better Blooms
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 …
PERIWINKLE ~ Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2022
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 …
Getting your landscape to its very best in 2022!
Happy New Year! Can you believe that it's already an end to 2021? Once again, we have had another weird year that has affected everyone in one …
Create Your Own Dazzling Show of Fall Colors
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 …
Adding Layers to your Garden
We just love the look of these borders! You may be familiar with the concept of layering and adding texture to your interior design ~ these …
You are my sunshine
Beautiful, brilliant Helianthus flowers ~ commonly known as the Sunflower ~ represent Sunshine and Happiness more than any other flower! The …
‘Hot Lips’….and 6 other Perennials your Summer Garden will love!
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 …