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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helenium
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helenium

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jan 12, 2023

Helenium is an easy to grow perennial plant that brings brightness and joy to any garden. In nature, they can commonly be spotted in meadows and outer woodlands. They blossom...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Penstemon
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Penstemon

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 10, 2023

If you are in search of a perennial that has high-impact, is long-blooming and easy to grow, then Penstemon is perfect for you. With blooms starting in early summer. you...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Veronica Longifolia
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Veronica Longifolia

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 10, 2023

Veronica Longifolia, also commonly known as 'Speedwells' are long-blooming and easy to grow perennials that are prized by gardeners. Their spikey, colorful flowers rise elegantly and attract butterflies. The extremely...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Hellebores
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Hellebores

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jan 09, 2023

Growing Hellebores is easy. They grow best in rich soil that can retain moisture, and are very flexible in terms of sunlight exposure. As a woodland plant though, they tend...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Monarda
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Monarda

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 09, 2023

Monarda is a classic, cottage garden favorite that is adored by gardeners not only for its fantastic colors, but its evocative fragrance. Not only is is beloved by gardeners- planting...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astrantia
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astrantia

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 09, 2023

Create a summer garden that is bright and luscious with Astrantia! Astrantia are one of the most stand-out flowers of all summer species and are excellent for cutting. They are...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Columbine (Aquilegia)
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Columbine (Aquilegia)

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 09, 2023

Aquilegia, also known as Columbine or Grannys Bonnet, are cottage garden favorites! They are easy to grow perennials and are nectar-rich, making them attractive to bumblebees. It blooms in a...

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Picking a Color Scheme for the Summer Garden
Garden Design

Picking a Color Scheme for the Summer Garden

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 15, 2022

When planning a garden, there will be many decisions to be made. Where to plant? What to plant? How many flowers should I plant? There are many important factors to...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Bare Root Perennials
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Bare Root Perennials

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 07, 2022

Hardy perennials come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Choose the right spot for your perennials and they will return bigger and stronger each year! Hardy perennials are easy to...

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DutchGrown Guide to planting Spring-planted, Summer-blooming bulbs
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DutchGrown Guide to planting Spring-planted, Summer-blooming bulbs

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 06, 2022

Spring-planted bulbs are an important and versatile addition to all yards and gardens, providing drifts of gorgeous color throughout the Summer season. In addition, most bulbs grow well in pots...

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