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Will Spring Ever Come
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- Published on Friday, 29 July 2011 03:17
Daffodil is the common name for all members of the genus 'Narcissus'. Its ancestors come from the states around the Mediterranean Sea (Spain, Portugal, and the Middle East-Turkey. Some research indicates that daffodils were mentioned around 200 of 300 B.C.
Daffodils are a great naturalizing plant (as shown in the picture) and are one of the first signs of spring. They grow perennially from bulbs planted in the fall. (Bonus - deer do not like them.)
They do best in well-drained soil and after blooming, feed with a bulb type fertilizer. Wait until the leaves start to turn yellow (late May) before you prune them back. Every five to six years, divide the clumps of bulbs in early summer.
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Dhalia
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2011 23:15
(plant now for great flowers in late July and August!)
These plants do best in a sunny location where there is 6 to 8 hours of sun exposure each day. Dahlias are also not tolerant of water-logged soils.
The planting process for dahlias is as follows:
- Prepare a hole of 8"-10" deep for plant tuber
- Fill hole with 6" of good soil
- Set tubers on side with the eyes facing upward
- Enter tuber with 2"-3" of good soil
- Fill in soil around the plant as it grows
- Insert a stake for future support
Maintenance is as follows:
When the plant is about 1' in height, pinch terminal to encourage branching. Also, begin staking when the plant is 1' tall. It is best to fertilize monthly until July. After the first killing frost, lift and store tuber for the following year.
Currently, at our Garden Store, we have 'Hy Pimeno', 'Purple Gem', 'Eveline', and 'Ace Summer Sunset' Dahlias available.
Hydrangea Annabelle
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- Published on Friday, 02 December 2011 15:12
The Hydrangea Annabelle is a deciduous shrub that grows 3 to 5 feet in height. White blooms last from June until September. This shrub does best in partial shade. This plant does require an intense pruning once a year before frost. This Hydrangea can serve as a hedgerow or work in an isolated garden.
Anemone Blanda
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2011 23:15
Commonly known as Grecian wildflowers, the anemone blanda is a popular plant that is used as ground cover along rock gardens and woody edges. For 4-6 weeks, this plant produces blue, white, or pink flowers. The anemone blanda often comes in the form of tubers, which are similar to a clump of soil.
Before planting, it is recommended to soak the tubers in lukewarm water for 5-6 hours. This helps in root formation. Planted in early spring, this plant requires little maintenance thereafter. This plant tolerates sun to partial shade and does best in well drained soil.
Little Princess Spirea
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2011 23:15
The Spirea Japonica 'Little Princess' is a deciduous, compact shrub that typically grows 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide. This shrub blooms from May to July with a pink mass of flowers. The Princess Spirea performs best in full sun and is very low maintainance. This shrub can serve as a border or as a specimen in a foundation planting.
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