Candytuft: a gorgeous evergreen perennial with white flowers that light up the Spring garden! Learn why this easy-care beauty is a garden must-have. Whether you love to garden, or you can’t be bothered and just want to put something into the ground and forget about it, Candytuft is a plant you should pick up this...

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When, why and how to prune Lavender, plus you’ll see what unpruned overgrown Lavender looks like so you don’t make this mistake. This article covers when, why and how to prune lavender. I’ll discuss what time of year is best for Lavender pruning as well as why pruning Lavender is important. Next, I’ll explain exactly...

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Are your evergreens turning brown inside? Are your evergreens dropping needles in Fall? Don’t panic! Here’s why it happens. Have you noticed yellow or browning needles on your evergreens? And does it seem like the brown needles weren’t there yesterday but are today? In this article I’ll explain exactly why this happens and what you...

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Lavender Phenomenal is one of the hardiest evergreen lavenders around. It handles heat, humidity and rough Winter weather with ease! Learn why you will love this lavender! A few years ago, I wrote an article here about how to harvest lavender the easy way. A reader asked what type of lavender I had in my...

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Portulaca (also called Rose Moss or Moss Rose) is an annual that thrives on neglect yet blooms non-stop Summer into Fall. Learn how to grow these pretty flowers easily. Perfect in hanging baskets and in the garden! If the idea of watering your garden often is not your cup of tea, you should consider drought-tolerant...

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How to prune Stella D’Oro Daylilies, including spent flowers and seed pods. Also how to remove seed pods and prevent them from developing during the blooming season. Helpful images and video included. This article will show you how to prune Stella D’Oro daylilies and answer many of the common questions surrounding pruning and deadheading these...

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Do panicle hydrangeas — like Limelight, Pinky Winky, Little Lime and Little Quick Fire — handle Winter snow? Yes, and much better than other hydrangea varieties! This article with video discusses several panicle hydrangea varieties in the snow. A True Test of Hydrangeas and Snowstorms I am a gardener who believes strongly that our gardens...

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Hellebores are new to my garden this year, and in this article I describe my joy at seeing the flower buds coming up for the first time! I am beside myself with joy right now, after an afternoon of cleaning up leaves for the 74th time from one of the backyard garden beds. I made...

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This article and video is about Knockout Roses Fall care and pruning. What should your Fall cleanup include? Should you prune Knockout Roses in the Fall or in the Spring? I answer these questions and cover everything needed to get your roses ready for Winter. Every year in Fall there are lots of questions regarding...

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How to treat Black Spot on Knockout Roses in 3 steps, plus solutions to prevent Black Spot from taking over Knockout Roses. Includes video. Black Spot on Knockout Roses is not a fun topic, but it is a necessary one! In this article — and in the included video — I use examples from the...

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