Do you have shrubs, trees or flowers that are not flourishing as expected? You’re not alone. Many homeowners find themselves frustrated when their landscaping efforts don’t yield the results they envisioned. Understanding the underlying factors behind plant health can make a big difference in achieving the beautiful, healthy plant or landscape you desire. Let’s explore […]
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Have you always wanted to have fresh herbs at your fingertips? Growing herbs in your backyard is a great way to enjoy a fresh and renewable source of seasoning. Herbs can be grown in gardens, containers on your patio or deck, or integrate them in and among shrubs and perennials….lots of possibilities! All you need
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Alliums. Credit: Pixabay Plant in the Fall for a “Wow” Spring and Summer There’s no instant gratification when you plant Alliums, but if you can exercise patience, you’ll be totally rewarded in the spring or summer to early fall when you get to enjoy these remarkable flowers. Alliums are a group of plants in the
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Having a smaller garden space shouldn’t keep you from enjoying a gorgeous hydrangea. Yes, you might think that hydrangea shrubs grow big and full and require yearly pruning. However, there are smaller, dwarf varieties that give you the same lovely, long lasting flowers, but take up less space in your landscape bed. For a general
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The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) selects plants each year that are easy to grow, have multiple seasons of interest, add value to wildlife, and hardy for our area Plants are nominated from submissions by home gardeners, garden designers, horticulturists, landscape architects, nursery owners and propagators. Once nominated, plants are reviewed by a committee of horticulturists. If
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Hosta ‘Etched Glass’. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners Gardening in the shade often has the reputation of being challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. There are some fabulous shade loving perennials that are far from boring and will make that shady spot in the landscape pop. But the secret is choosing the right plants
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The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) selects plants each year that are easy to grow, pest free, and add beauty to the landscape for many seasons. Plants are nominated from submissions by home gardeners, garden designers, horticulturists, landscape architects, nursery owners and propagators. Once nominated, plants are reviewed by a committee of horticulturists. If you are
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Calamintha Nepeta. Photo Credit: Walters Gardens The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) selects a different plant each year based on meeting certain criteria, including low maintenance needs, adaptability to a wide range of climates, pest and disease resistance, multiple seasons of interest and ease of propagation. The 2021 pick is Calamintha Nepeta. The past winners can
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Allium ‘Millenium’. Photo Credit: Walters Gardens LOOKING FOR A PLANT YOU CAN COUNT ON? The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) selects a different plant each year based on meeting certain criteria, including low maintenance needs, adaptability to a wide range of climates, pest and disease resistance, wide availability, multiple seasons of interest and ease of propagation.
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Beautyberry. Pixabay Photo If your home in Montgomery, Chester or Berks County looks drab in the fall, then perhaps this is the year to add some fall impact to your landscape. Fall stirs up thoughts of those rich, warm hues of reds, golds and oranges, balanced by more subtle shades of tans and bronze. Planting
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Monarch caterpillar feeding on leaf. Pixabay photo The Butterfly Milkweed is attractive and a great pollinator plant as well! We’re excited to bring attention to it because of its ability to support insects and birds but most importantly, Monarch caterpillars who feed exclusively on the leaves, the only host plant for the beautiful Monarch butterfly.
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Liriope muscari. Photo Credit: Longwood Gardens Looking for maximum coverage and minimal maintenance? Groundcovers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. They are often used as problem-solvers in areas that present a challenge. Do you have stubborn bare spots where grass won’t grow? Do you have heavy shaded areas and tree
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