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If your annual flowers aren’t exploding with celebratory fireworks of color right now, it may be lack of fertilizer.

I think we all got lulled into thinking we were going to have weekly rainfall and milder weather, and then we entered July.

Spirea is a species of flowering shrubs that produces gorgeous heat-tolerant blooms. Plus, there are many low-maintenance varieties with these characteristics.

Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica) is a shrub commonly sold at big box stores and nursery centers – but just because it's easy to buy doesn't mean it's the best choice for your yard. It is considered ...

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I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Lyndsy Clayton, owner of Terra `a Terra Farm and the proud daughter of Carl and ...

Choose a container that is either red, white or blue and you will need less flowers to make the patriotic point. A deep blue ...

Gardening can sometimes feel intimidating, and many tasks may seem overwhelming, especially for those just starting. But, as this month’s merit garden recipients show, gardening can also be deeply ...

Go to a good nursery or store and pick out some of your own selections to experiment with. Just check over their characteristics with their bark and “bones,” sharpen your pruners and get to work.