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October Gardening Guide
Many local nurseries (especially Randy’s Perennials and Water Gardens) will be offering some great deals this month, so October is a good time to be planting perennials, trees, and shrubs. In much of our area, it’s safe to plant trees and shrubs if the ground isn’t frozen, as long as you’re willing to provide adequate…
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Brighten Up The Cold Days Ahead With Pansies, Flowering Kale, and Snapdragons
Chrysanthemums aren’t the only richly colored flowers perking up the cooler days ahead. Pansies, ornamental (aka flowering) cabbage and kale, and snapdragons are perfectly suited for our fall and winter climates. They’re all easy to grow, and you can plant them as annuals in containers, or plant them in beds. The ornamental cabbage and kale…
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Mum’s The Word For Fall Flowers
You’ll soon be waking up to brisk fall mornings, and contemplating how you’re going to decorate for fall. And that usually means a trip to the nursery for some gorgeously plump and colorful potted chrysanthemums (aka mums). Chrysanthemums are some of the most rewarding fall bloomers in the garden as well. Chrysanthemums, which are native…