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Golden Curls Weeping Willow / Baked Bean Recipe

Updated : January 8, 2015

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Hey!  Guess what? There is no advertisement in this newsletter. How about that? And to be perfectly honest, I feel a little naked sending out a newsletter without an ad.  But you deserve a break. However, I’ve got two really cool things for you today. 1.  A video about the Golden Curls Weeping Willow tree… Click here to read more…

How to Get Rid of Slugs

Updated : January 8, 2015

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Today I have a really short video about how to control slugs, earwigs and other bugs. Check it out below. Today is the last chance to get my Backyard Growing System, I’m going to quit selling it for a while. http://freeplants.com/system.htm It’s only $37.00! The video, getting rid of Slugs, Earwigs and other bugs. https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/?p=487… Click here to read more…

Caring for your Lawn in the Summer

Published : September 11, 2011

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Tips for Keeping Your Lawn Alive in this Heat. ************The Last Chance Ad************** Today is the last day to get the Backyard Growing System.  Order right now! http://www.freeplants.com/system.htm More on Backyard Growing here: Grow Rooted cuttings: http://www.freeplants.com/wanted.htm Grow in Containers: http://www.freeplants.com/backyard.htm Check out one my plant sales: http://www.freeplants.com/starting-a-plant-nursery.htm Beautiful Plants 85 cents each: http://www.freeplants.com/plants-for-sale.htm *******************************************… Click here to read more…

How to Prune a Tree

Published : September 11, 2011

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Today I’ve got a few tips on tree pruning. ***********************Just Ignore the Ad************************** For many people this has been a life changing experience. The joy they get from growing small plants and sharing them with others is incredible.  They tell me that all the time! Quit procrastinating and get my Backyard Growing System today!  You’ll… Click here to read more…

How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles and Grubs

Updated : August 19, 2015

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Free Backyard Nursery Videos! My Backyard Growing System will be available Friday evening at 8:30 pm, but it will only be available for two or three days. In the mean time, check out these free Backyard Nursery Videos.  Good information!  Take a look for yourself: http://www.growplantsfromhome.com/your-future/ How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles and Grubs… Click here to read more…

Fungus in the Garden

Published : September 11, 2011

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Summer time brings with it some “Not so Nice” things in the garden and yard.  So today I’ll explain what to worry about and what to ignore. Plus a fun little video about my new nursery. But first . . . Japanese Maples at “Dirt Cheap Prices” Hey, I am going to quit selling my… Click here to read more…

How to Prune Rose Bushes

Published : September 11, 2011

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Today I have for you, a video on pruning roses. But first I want to mention that very soon I will have for you, four free videos on how to start your own Backyard Nursery. My Backyard Growing System is currently off the market, but if you want to be the first to see these… Click here to read more…

Suckers on Grafted Plants

Published : September 11, 2011

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Suckers on Grafted Plants! I’ll show you what I mean so you know what to look for. I am going to quit selling my Backyard Growing System for a while.  Way too much going on right now!  Grab a copy now before I take it off the market. http://freeplants.com/wanted.htm Is it possible to have a… Click here to read more…

An Easy Way to Root Cuttings

Published : September 11, 2011

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Japanese Maples at “Dirt Cheap Prices”. Today I am going to show you an easy way to root cuttings, but first, an important announcement about buying Japanese Maples at dirt cheap prices. Hey, I am going to quit selling my Backyard Nursery System for a while.  I’ve got too many other things going on right… Click here to read more…

How to Identify Poison Ivy

Published : September 11, 2011

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Today I have a video on: How to Identify Poison Ivy! But first an important message: I am going to take my Backyard Growing System off the market for a while.  I need to change some things and I’m busy working on my new nursery and I spend a lot of time on the Backyard… Click here to read more…

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Complete Guides

Growing, Rooting and Propagating Dappled Willow in Tree Form from Cuttings.

Growing Seeds, Winter Sowing, in Milk Jugs and Kitty Litter Jugs.

The Correct Way to Pot Rooted Cuttings, Nursery Stock Liners and other Plants.

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Recent Posts

Blue Angel Hosta.

‘Blue Angel’ Hosta.

'Blue Angel'hosta is by far one of my favorite blue hostas. A big hosta like this in a perennial bed covers a lot of area and that keeps a ton of weeds at bay! These giant heart shaped leaves are very slug resistant. We have this plant in full sun. With … Read Full Article

Big Daddy Hosta.

‘Big Daddy’ Hosta

'Big Daddy' hosta is one of my favorite big hostas, mostly because it's big, it's blue and it has very interested leaves that are a bit dimpled. Big Daddy hosta gets about 24" tall and 36" wide. It's hardy in zones 3 through 9, the flowers are blends of … Read Full Article

'Humpback Whale' hosta.

‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta.

We sold out of 'Humpback Whale' hosta pretty early this year. Humpback Whale is pretty impressive hosta and this one really hasn't matured yet because they can get three feet high and 7 feet wide. I've also seen photos of them that show them to be a lot … Read Full Article

Ice Plant, delosperma

Ice Plant, delosperma

How pretty is that? And it's a ground hugging perennial that comes back year and year. These plants were new to our nursery last year so Pam and I planted three of them in our landscape at home. Not only did they do really well last year but they wintered … Read Full Article

Electric Red Dianthus

‘Electric Red’ Dianthus

I've been working on my perennial bed at the nursery and this Electric Red Dianthus caught my eye and was screaming "make my picture". So I did! Dianthus in general are great perennials for your garden. They are super winter hardy even here in cold … Read Full Article

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