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  • … SPRING SENSATION™ deutzia features small white blossoms in spring that cover the arching stems. Foliage is dark green throughout the growing season and may turn burgundy in the fall. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … into vibrant pink with a rich magenta center on an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 12' in height. For best flower production, grow in full sun and provide moderate fertilization and irrigation during periods of drought. Large … usually keep white fly and aphid infestations under control. A native of central China, this is one of the most widely used ornamental shrubs in subtropical and tropical gardens around the …
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  • … its fruit - the rose hips - which were thought to cure the bite of a mad dog. Unlikely. But it is true that this rose's hips are unusually high in antioxidants and it was used for a variety of medical purposes over  the centuries. Even in the 40's, it appeared in you WW II victory gardens as a source of Vitamin C when fresh produce …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … as gifts. Here are some tips for keeping them healthy and blooming. AMARYLLIS Plant the bulb in a light soilless mixture. Water the bulb thoroughly once, then again only when the soil mix is dry to the touch.  Amaryllis bulbs can tolerate dryness but not soggy conditions. Place the pot in a bright location, out of direct sunlight and away from cool drafts or warm heating vents. …
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  • … The Norway Maple is native to eastern and central Europe as well as southwest Asia. This cultivar is a medium sized deciduous tree that can reach a height of 50 feet with a narrower spread. It is extremely hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. It is also …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This carnivorous perennial is native to the subtropical wetlands of the southeastern United States so it is not cold hardy here. It needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions to reach a height of about 1 foot. The "trap" is not the plant's flower; it is a set of specialized leaves.  It blooms with its true flowers …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … When and how should I deadhead and prune my roses? A: Deadheading—the removal of spent flowers—is a form of pruning. Before making pruning decisions about your roses, it is best to determine … throughout the growing season with no deadheading necessary. They can be lightly pruned in early spring as the plants begin to leaf out in order to regulate their height and to remove winter-damaged cane tips. Climbing and rambling …
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  • … Nature and Mental Health In honor of World Mental Health Day, Barb Kreski, director of Horticulture Therapy , demonstrates a technique to relieve stress at work in the following video.  #WMHDay #WorldMentalHealthDay … In honor of World Mental Health Day, Barb Kreski, director of Horticulture Therapy , demonstrates a technique to relieve stress at work in the following video.  #WMHDay #WorldMentalHealthDay …
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  • … Sibirica Tatarian dogwood is a multi-stemmed shrub known for its coral-red stems in winter and whitish blue fruit in summer, which follow clusters of small white flowers in spring. The medium green foliage turns …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Sunshine redosier dogwood is a cultivar that features golden yellow foliage that may be variegated with a green irregular center. Like the species, it bears small white flowers in spring, white fruit in summer, red foliage in fall and red stems in winter. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant