Gardening advice: where I learn the difference between answers that help you versus answers I’m seeking just for me. Let me explain, as I share flower images from my garden! Not too long ago, I spent an inordinate amount of time searching the internet for an answer to a burning gardening question. It wasn’t a...

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Helene Rose of Sharon is a lovely Summer-flowering perennial shrub with non-stop white ruffled blooms. Helene is more compact and produces little to no seeds compared to traditional Rose of Sharon plants. Learn why you will love having Helene in your garden! I need to come up with another category of plants here on Pet...

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Fothergilla is one of my favorite shrubs for multi-season interest: bottlebrush flowers, blue-green leaves, bright Fall foliage, and pretty Winter interest. When you think of Spring-flowering shrubs, do you automatically think of Azaleas and Rhododendrons? You’re not alone, as they are some of the best sellers at the garden centers and nurseries every year. Today...

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Red Twig Dogwoods are mainly grown for their Winter interest, but their Spring blooms are beautiful as well. Here’s why this is a great garden shrub! Why am I so excited that our Red Twig Dogwoods are blooming? Because these blooms are usually not a big deal each Spring, nor are the blooms the main...

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Why is Lantana a garden rock star? Here’s just a few enticing answers: non-stop blooming time; easy-care flowers; and the color combinations are ah-MAZ-zing! Pull up a chair and let me tell you more . . . Lantana is a must-have for your flower garden. This plant — which can be grown as an annual or...

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If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I’m in absolute gardening bliss every Summer! Our gardens are blooming with all sorts of color right now, and I thought you’d like to see a sampling of our Summer flowers up close! Summer Garden Blooms! Jade Coneflowers: These coneflowers have dark green centers...

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