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Mouse Ear Hostas

    Hostas are the salvation of many a shade garden.  With leaves ranging from pale green to darkest blue-green, […]

Lovely Lacecap Hydrangeas

In James McNeil Whistler’s famous 1871 painting, Whistler’s Mother, the title subject wears a lace cap and does not appear […]

The Best Hanging Basket Bloomers for Shade

Shaded porches and patios are prime spots for hanging baskets. We spend most of our outdoor leisure time in the […]

Summer Coleus for Nonstop Color

Summer Coleus for Nonstop Color

The old saying goes, “Call me anything you like, but don’t call me late for dinner.”  For a long time, […]

Taking Houseplants Outdoors in the Spring

  Houses are often stuffy for plants when the weather is mild and pleasant. Most houseplants thrive in the fresh […]

Exotic, Accessible Agapanthus

Brides traditionally wear or carry “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.”  Gardens—whether they are arrays of ...