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Health Benefits of Plants

Health Benefits of Plants

Meredith Gaines — Jan 13

With the New Year comes new health goals and often a new gym membership. But, what if you could increase your health by just sitting ...

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How to Keep Unwanted Insects Away

How to Keep Unwanted Insects Away

Meredith Gaines — Aug 30

If you walk outside and look around you’re sure to spot at least one insect, if not a few! A garden is a world of ...

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How To Teach Your Kids About Plants

How To Teach Your Kids About Plants

Sarah Logie — Aug 29

Now that back-to-school season is here, you might be looking for ways to spend a little extra time with your kids. So, why not teach ...

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Plant Showdown: English Lavender vs. French Lavender

Plant Showdown: English Lavender vs. French Lavender

Sarah Logie — Jun 15

Dating back nearly 2500 years, lavender is a sweet-smelling flower that has stood the test of time. Its undeniably recognizable fragrance and purple shades make ...

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Plant Showdown: Russian Sage vs. Lavender

Plant Showdown: Russian Sage vs. Lavender

Elizabeth Durham — May 25

Their fragrance travels with the breeze—Russian sage and lavender are often smelled before they're seen. Both are known for their distinct scents and alluring flowers, ...

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Types of Hydrangeas: Which Hydrangea Should You Plant?

Types of Hydrangeas: Which Hydrangea Should You Plant?

Elizabeth Durham — May 12

Ah, the famous hydrangea. Have you ever known a flowering shrub as vibrant, varied, or vast? This plant thrives in most parts of the country, ...

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Top 6 Plants to Give Mom This Mother's Day

Top 6 Plants to Give Mom This Mother's Day

Sarah Logie — Apr 26

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what better way to spoil Mom than with a gorgeous plant or fun flower arrangement?! To help show ...

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Types of Roses

Types of Roses

Sarah Logie — Jan 21

“A rose by any other name would [still be just] as sweet!” Much like love, roses come in many different forms. From climbing roses, hybrid ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Nandinas

Everything You Need to Know About Nandinas

Sarah Logie — Oct 12

A member of the Berberidaceae family, Nandina is a flowering plant native to eastern Asia. It’s commonly known as Sacred Bamboo or Heavenly Bamboo, while ...

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Croton and Beyond: Native Plants for Your Area

Croton and Beyond: Native Plants for Your Area

Blair Brown — May 30

Do you love house plants, indoor fruit trees and large outdoor varieties but find yourself intimidated by their care requirements or ability to thrive? Though ...

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Garden Design: Easy Plant Pairings and Layering

Garden Design: Easy Plant Pairings and Layering

Blair Brown — Jun 06

So, garden design, planning, and knowing exactly how to style your landscape can be daunting. You may have areas with excessive sun, shade, water or ...

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Plant a Bee Garden: Top 4 Pollinator Plants for Bees

Plant a Bee Garden: Top 4 Pollinator Plants for Bees

Blair Brown — Jan 03

There's nothing like a wildlife garden. And even though it's still cold outside, it's never too early to plan your spring and summer landscape! Generally,pollinator ...

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Garden Planning: Our Colorful Tips and Tricks

Garden Planning: Our Colorful Tips and Tricks

Blair Brown — Jul 17

Already over the summer heat and looking forward to the fall season? If so, you've come to the right place. We love summer weather but ...

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Mother's Day Gifting: Our Favorite Plants for Mom

Mother's Day Gifting: Our Favorite Plants for Mom

Blair Brown — May 29

Another season for gifting is upon us, and it's one of our favorites: Mother's Day! Next Sunday is the day, and if you haven't gotten ...

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Repel Mosquitoes Naturally: Top 6 Bug-Repellent Plants

Repel Mosquitoes Naturally: Top 4 Repellent Plants

Blair Brown — May 30

It’s warming up, shorts and tank tops are making their way out of storage, and it's time to soak up the sun. The best season ...

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Drought Tolerant Plants: Top 4 for Hot, Dry Weather

Drought Tolerant Plants: Top 4 for Hot, Dry Weather

Blair Brown — Jun 23

Dealing with hot, dry conditions in your landscape? These can be detrimental to many plants, but luckily we have plenty of picks that will withstand ...

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Knock Out Roses to Citronella: Summer Gardening

Knock Out Roses to Citronella: Summer Gardening

Blair Brown — Jul 03

It's official: Summer is here. The start of the season means warmer temperatures, longer days outside and putting the finishing touches on your garden and ...

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Knock Out Roses to Dogwoods: Our Top-Rated Top 4

Knock Out Roses to Dogwoods: Our Top-Rated Top 4

Blair Brown — May 29

We're halfway through spring! And in preparation for the rest of the season (and summer, which is fast approaching), we're taking a look at our ...

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Pet Safe Plants: Our Top 5 Picks

Pet Safe Plants for Fall: Our Top 5 Picks

Blair Brown — Apr 12

There's endless possibilities when it comes to choosing plants for you indoor and outdoor spaces. But what if you're looking for pet safe plants? Don't ...

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Butterfly Garden for Spring: Our Top 5 Tips

Butterfly Garden for Spring: Our Top 5 Tips

Blair Brown — May 30

Tired of winter and its chillier-than-normal staying power? So are we! Thankfully, February's arrival means spring is only a month or so away. And there's ...

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Planning Your Spring Garden? See Our Top 5 Picks!

Planning Your Spring Garden? See Our Top 5 Picks!

Blair Brown — Mar 07

It's hard to believe, but spring is almost here! We're just a few weeks away from fresh flowers, stunning color and eye-catching spring gardens. For ...

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