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
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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As the weather gets warmer and the Impatiens start blooming- many people get confused about the difference between regular impatiens and New Guinea Impatiens and where to plant each. Here is a simple explanation. New Guinea Impatiens are a hybrid and they have been called “sun impatiens” because they tolerate more sun that the standard
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Fall is a great time to plant nursery stock such as trees and shrubs. The reason it is a good time to plant is because as the soil cools off in the fall, the roots become very active until hard frost, which usually occurs in late November or December. This is a good time to
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Ornamental grasses are very valuable additions to any landscape. They give interest in the garden for up to 9 months- emerging in the late spring, giving beautiful foliage texture all summer and coming into bloom in the fall and persisting into the winter. There are few plants that contribute that much to the garden. We
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