Flowers · Outdoor · Seasonal · Yard Management

Fall… three tasks for a great looking spring garden

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A productive fall in the garden is the key to an outstanding looking garden in the spring. Propagation Fall is the best time for propagation here in Wisconsin.  Dividing can be challenging because it is hard to dig into a good looking garden knowing it won’t look so good after a division is made.  But who… Continue reading Fall… three tasks for a great looking spring garden

Outdoor · Seasonal · Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day – July is not too late to plant seeds

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If your summer is flying by and you haven’t gotten to everything on your to do list, it is not too late to plant seeds.  July is actually an optimal time as the ground is warm and the daytime and nightime temperatures are warm so your seeds will germinate faster and your plants will grow… Continue reading Tip of the Day – July is not too late to plant seeds

Flowers · Outdoor · Shade Plants · Yard Management

Shade Garden

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Don’t get discouraged by shade; Mother Nature knows no boundaries.  While the shade might give you some limitations, beautiful shade gardens can and do exist. Many perennials, annuals and bulbs grow quite well in shade. Think ferns and bleeding heart — I love white bleeding heart.  And there are gorgeous large blue hostas such as Elegans, Hadspen Blue, and… Continue reading Shade Garden

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Easter Lilies

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Easter Lilies have hit the stores with very low prices.  You can get this flowering potted bulb for as low as $5.99.  Enjoy it for several weeks inside now.   Then this spring you can plant it outside in your garden and it will re-bloom next summer.  This is a great addition to your home… Continue reading Easter Lilies