Blog Posts
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So Happy Together - Companion Planting
When I was planting this year’s garden, I decided this time I was going to mix things up a bit! In the past I’ve always planted flowers together in beds...
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New YouTube Video: How to Plant Bamboo
Hey folks! We just released a brand-new how-to gardening video: How to Plant Bamboo! In this video, Scott from Spring Hill Nurseries demonstrates how to plant bamboo using two different...
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How to Grow Blueberry Plants in a Container
In this video, Scott from Spring Hill talks about blueberry plants and how to grow them in a container. You’ll want to use a large container, such as a whiskey...
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Clematis: A Deer-Resistant Winner!
This deer-resistant plant provides beauty, style, and versatility. The flowers come in an array of colors, sizes and shapes, so There's truly a clematis vine for every taste! I love...
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Mulch Ado About Nothing
So I recently mulched my garden, as we've been getting some crazy heat here in the Midwest these past few weeks, and I thought I would write a blog post...
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How to Plant Iris, Step-by-Step
Today, we’re talking about how to plant an iris. It’s pretty easy, so we’ll go through it Step-By-Step. Check out the How to Plant Iris video below for more details....
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Ornamental Grass Will Keep Your Garden Stylish
The other day I was talking to a gardening friend of mine, Gerry, and we stumbled onto the topic of ornamental grass. He had just ordered Northern Lights Grass from...
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November Gardening Reminders
In some regions, gardeners are finding that it’s just too cold to be outside. Don’t spend the season mourning the loss of your summer garden, though. Get your growing fix...
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Prudent Pruning for the Holidays
There's nothing like fresh greens for Christmas decorations - and no, it\'s not too early to think about holiday bedecking, even if the sight of jack-o-lanterns jostling Santa Clauses at...
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Growing Variegated Weigela is Easy and Carefree
Variegated weigela is one of the most popular shrubs these days because of its hardiness and carefree nature. These characteristics make it an ideal shrub for beginner gardeners. Variegated weigela...
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Home Sweet Home: Growing Fruit Trees for House and Patio, Part I
Ever go to the supermarket hoping for some nice succulent fruit and find only fruit that is bruised or, even worse, moldy? If you live in California or Florida, things...
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Home Sweet Home: Growing Fruit Trees for House and Patio, Part II
Where There’s Light, There’s Fruit Whether moved outdoors in the summer or kept as indoor plants year-round, containerized trees require bright, indirect sunlight and regular watering. Citrus trees prefer 8-12...