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Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) in bloom with a Swallowtail butterfly perched on it. Weston Nurseries

The Best Small Shrubs for Perennial Borders

There has been a trend in recent years to develop compact varieties of popular shrubs. For homeowners with limited space, these plants are a boon, and also have the added

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You Don’t Have To Have A Green Thumb

I hear all the time in the Garden Center customers stating “I have a Brown Thumb and can’t grow anything”. The message I convey to our customers is there are many

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Plant a tree with Dad! Bring home a potted fruit tree or a flowering ornamental like Dogwood and spend some time in the yard planting it together. Or make it

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“The daily hummingbird assaults existence with improbability.”– Ursula K. Le Guin Not only captivating to look at, hummingbirds have been a favorite of gardeners for centuries for their helpful pollinating

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Butterflies: The Pretty Pollinators

“The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.” Rabindranath Tagore With bees on the decline, we need to look to other beneficial insects to flutter in and

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Plant a Tree for Arbor Day

“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”– African Proverb Every year as the snow melts and the ground thaws, the world

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Houseplant Basics, from Beginner to Expert

Houseplants have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. There are many varieties of exotic plants that thrive in our temperature-controlled homes. We

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Summersweet

By R. Wayne Mezitt Among my favorite summer pleasures, golfing, bicycling or walking in the woods, is experiencing the heady, honey-peppery perfume of Clethra alnifolia, commonly and aptly known as

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Keep Your Plants Happy While You’re Away

You definitely deserve a vacation. If you’re planning a trip this summer be sure not to forget your plants! Houseplants and flowerpots need regular watering especially in hot weather, and

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Create An Educational Garden

By R. Wayne Mezitt We’re all becoming increasingly aware that we need to find ways to reconnect with the natural world. Understanding and appreciating nature helps ensure that future generations

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