Beat the Late-Summer Slump
Late summer can be tough on even the healthiest gardens, but a few simple maintenance tasks can restore tired annuals and perennials, encourage fresh bl...
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Overwintering Endless Summer Hydrangeas
Looking to make your 'Endless Summer' hydrangeas thrive all season long? These unique reblooming hydrangeas need special care to stay vibrant from sprin...
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Tillandsia (Air Plant) Care Guide
Air Plants aren't just easy-care decor - they're living art! Learn how to grow these soil-free wonders with our simple guide. Read on to learn more abou...
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Stop the Hydrangea Flop!
Some Hydrangeas' heavy blooms can cause them to flop over due to the weight. This is especially a problem with younger shrubs that lack sturdy stems. De...
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Caring for Endless Summer Hydrangeas
Want hydrangeas that thrive even in colder climates? The Endless Summer series blooms on new and old wood, ensuring lush flowers despite winter challeng...
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7 Popular Easter Flowers and Their Meanings
Celebrate Easter with the beauty of fresh flowers! From the symbolic Easter lily to vibrant tulips and cheerful daffodils, each bloom carries a special ...
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Get Ahead on Fall Lawn Care
The best lawns next spring don't begin with spring care - they begin in late summer. Early August is the perfect time to repair summer damage, control w...
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Add Texture and Movement to Your Garden with Ornamental Grasses
As summer gardens begin to transition toward fall, ornamental grasses offer fresh texture, graceful movement and lasting beauty. Heat-loving varieties l...
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A Guide to Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are a Maine garden staple - but not all are the same! Learn the key differences between the 5 main types and how to care for each to enjoy mo...
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Colorful Coneflowers
Coneflowers are among the hardest-working perennials in the garden, offering months of colorful blooms while attracting bees, butterflies, and songbirds...
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Caring for Marimo Moss Balls
Discover the secrets of Marimo Moss Balls - nature's charming, low-maintenance aquatic pets! Learn how to keep these lucky, living spheres happy and thr...
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10 Fun Facts About Lilacs
Lilac season is short and sweet, but it's never too late to celebrate these fragrant spring blooms! Loved by hummingbirds, butterflies and humans alike,...
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