Oh, fall. The time of leaves changing, mums blooming and pumpkin everything. It is also the time to spruce up the window boxes, containers and doorways with a myriad of decorative options. Here are a few ideas to help you decide how you want to decorate this season. Window Boxes: As opposed to the spring, in the […]
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What is the difference between Zonal and Seed Geraniums? Zonal and seed geraniums are both upright growing geraniums but they have several distinct differences that you should know before planting in your gardens. 1. Zonal geraniums are propagated by cuttings while seed geraniums are through seeds. Zonal geraniums are genetically advanced plants, propagated with the
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Panicum virgatum This time of year, the garden is getting tired of the heat and lack of water. However, there is one standout feature in many Cape Cod landscapes that is just about to come into its glory. Ornamental grasses are resilient and tough and will begin to take center stage come August and September.
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Bring on the heat with hardy Hibiscus! One of the showiest late summer flowers to pop this time of year is hibiscus. They are slow to break dormancy but once the heat starts, so does their growth. These plants require full sun and consistent moisture to live up to their full potential, but can tolerate
This all-in-one ceramic, kamado-style grill works as good as it looks. Made from thick ceramic in a round design gives the best heat distribution so food cooks evenly. You can cook anything in the Grill Dome because it smokes, bakes, barbeques, sears, roasts and more! With its heat control using two dampers, the temperature can be
Crocker Nurseries is the exclusive dealer of Holland Grills on the Cape. In looking for a grill line to carry at the nursery, we went with the Holland Grill because the values of the company align with ours. The Holland Grills are made in the USA, and the company offers a lifetime warranty on the stainless
You know the heat is on when you start seeing Echinacea, aka Coneflowers coming into bloom. Loving the warmer temperature, the full sun, and good drainage, this is truly a great perennial for the Cape Cod garden. Another reason to grow Echinacea is that it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The rabbits do like to eat
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Summer is the time to enjoy and smell the roses! Strategically placed roses in the landscape can bring both enjoyment to the eyes and nose. Here is a few outstanding varieties we would love to share with you. Carding Mill- Carding Mill is a fragrant David Austin English Rose. The flower is a combination of
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The month of June brings warmer days and an entire new grouping of trees in bloom. Here are a few that we would like to share with you. Cornus kousa- This dogwood is a native of Korea and Japan. It makes an excellent landscape tree and offers a long season of interest. Starting in the
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Have you ever seen window boxes that looked gorgeous as well as some that looked overgrown or lopsided or water-logged? What is the key to successful and beautiful boxes? Here are a few tips to help you in your planning: 1. Pick window boxes that have holes for drainage. Plastic pots need to have holes
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