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Lawn Alternatives

It is estimated that lawns cover 32 million acres in the United States. In fact, turf is the largest crop grown in the US. The idea of a lawn originated

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New Plant Care

Thank you for your plant purchase, how exciting! Here are a few general tips to help you on your journey. If you have any follow-up questions regarding the installation &

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Perennials for Dry Shade

As we move into August, it seems the heat and drought is here to stay for a while, and the need for plants that can withstand these challenges is increasing.

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New Plant Watering

We have provided adequate water supply to keep your plants healthy while they have resided above ground in our nursery. It is important that you provide adequate water supply to

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Make Outdoor Rooms Perfect with Pavers

by Jim Connolly of Weston Nurseries One evening this past spring, I was invited over to my neighbor’s house after a long days’ work for a night cap. We were

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Daylilies

Originating in Asia, the daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) has been cultivated for centuries, not only as an ornamental plant, but also as an edible and medicinal one. Young leaves, flowers and

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Weston Nurseries Pink phlox flowers in summertime

Garden Phlox

Garden phlox (phlox paniculata) is a native plant, which, as its common name indicates, has been a staple of flower borders and cottage gardens for many years. Its native range

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The Ten Best Perennials of June

Choosing to write an article about the ten best perennials created a bout of angst and overthinking about how could so many wonderful plants be whittled down to just ten.

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There are very few flowering understory trees as attractive as a dogwood tree. Planting the Cornus kousa can do wonders for a landscape design by adding four-season interest, extending the bloom time in the

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