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How to Grow Clematis

Last updated : May 14, 2015

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How to Grow Clematis Clematis has a rich history traced as far back as the 17th century when they were first introduced from China to Japanese Gardens. In time, selected clematis varieties journeyed to European gardens in the 18th century. They have long been prized for their showy flower displays and are wonderful climbers for… Click here to read more…

Tips for Growing Lilacs

Last updated : August 19, 2015

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Tips for Growing Lilacs Lilacs are one of those plants that people either love or hate. Gardeners have been growing lilacs for centuries, not only because of the show-stopping spring blooms but also for the flowers’ exquisite fragrance. Folks who hate lilacs think of them as just a weed, but those of us who disagree… Click here to read more…

My Landscaping and Remodel of the Old House

Last updated : June 2, 2015

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Today Duston and I made a little video to show you the progress I’ve made on the rental house that sits at the front of my nursery. The plants I’ve chosen really serve a dual purpose, one, they make the yard look really nice, and two, I plant things that I will be taking cuttings… Click here to read more…

Edge a Bed Like a Pro

Last updated : May 13, 2015

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One of the most important components of creating a landscape project is digging out the bed. People often ask me what they should do to separate the bed from the grass and weeds and to keep the soil from the bed from washing away. You can go and ask any employee at a big box… Click here to read more…

Crazy, Curly, Corkscrew Willow

Published : May 12, 2015

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Golden Curls Willow, Salix matsudana tortuosa The Golden Curls Willow, also called Corkscrew Willow by some,  is a fun and interesting tree with an elegant and graceful appearance.   This Golden Curls Weeping Willow is in my front yard.  At the end of the growing season I always trim it up about as high as… Click here to read more…

Mike McGroarty’s “Secret” Bed Building and Potting Soil Recipe.

Last updated : March 29, 2019

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Raised Beds and Potting Soil.  The Recipe is the Magic that makes for Beautiful Plants! A good potting soil recipe and a good bed building recipe are interchangeable.  A good potting soil recipe is an absolute must. You can’t fool around and get a potting soil recipe wrong.  I poor potting soil recipe will stall,… Click here to read more…

How to Make a Flower Bed

Last updated : December 1, 2014

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My 4 year old daughter, Gabby, and I decided to tackle this project yesterday afternoon.  We worked at a leisurely pace and from start to finish it took about two and half hours.  Being plant enthusiasts, we already had some potted plants set aside that we wanted to make a permanent home for.  Since I… Click here to read more…

25 Full Shade Plants that Will Look Great in Your Yard

Last updated : August 27, 2019

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Remember back in grade school when your teacher gave you a dixie cup full of dirt?  You planted a flower seed, kept the cup in the window and watered it each day.  Your flower sprouted, grew and bloomed.  Then you carefully brought it home for Mother’s Day.  (For many of us, it didn’t survive the… Click here to read more…

The Step by Step Guide to Making a Weed Free Flower or Perennial Garden.

Last updated : November 25, 2014

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A heavy duty nursery spade.

Nothing can add more Pizazz to your yard than a beautiful flower and or perennial garden. As long as it is weed free and you can keep it that way.  Here’s a step by step guide to making that happen. Step one.  Site location. Unless you are creating a garden of shade loving flowers, you’ll… Click here to read more…

Zinnia Plant

Last updated : September 25, 2014

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When it comes to getting the most bang for your buck, a zinnia plant cannot be beat.  Adding a big splash of color to your landscape will only run you $1.00 for a pack of seeds.   Zinnia plants (Zinnia elegans) are native to Central America, Mexico and the Southwestern United States, but they will… Click here to read more…

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