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Many gardeners grow hydrangeas in groups to create borders in their gardens or as foundation plants. Did you know that mixing hydrangeas can makes great additions to perennial borders or island gardens? Here are a few ideas for companion plants for hydrangeas including perennials, shrubs and annuals.Hydrangeas With Perennials Many upright hydrangeas create a shady area under their foli … read more

So it’s time to move, and you stare lovingly at your beloved indoor house plants and budding outdoor shrubs, wondering how you will successfully transport them to your new home. While not as easy as tossing your clothes and furniture in a truck, plants can make the trek, even if all the way across the country. You just have to prepare. Checklist For Moving With Plants  Before setting o … read more

Add a few of these shady characters to your garden then sit back and enjoy. Not only will they make your yard more beautiful, you’ll enjoy it more with less work. Just remember that few plants grow in deep shade, but as long as these plants receive a couple hours of sun per day, you’re good!Low-Maintenance Shrubs As mentioned in Low-Maintenance Plants for Full Sun, shrubs are t … read more

Low Maintenance Shrubs When it comes to low maintenance, think shrubs. As long as you give them enough room to grow when you plant them, shrubs are the workhorses of the garden, providing structure and presence and oftentimes flowers and great fall color. Pay close attention to the size the shrub will get when it is mature—height and width—and give it enough space when you plant. Then put away t … read more

We thought it would be nice to have an easy way to view all of the plant holidays in your calendars! Feel free to add this calendar to your personal calendar, and see what gardening and environmental holidays are coming up on each day. The world is a beautiful place, and these notifications are a great reminder! Google Calendar - to add to your calendar, click on the link in the bottom right … read more

While at the Buffalo Walk in Buffalo, NY, we visited an incredibly creative garden by Jim Charlier. He had taken a lot of time and effort putting this garden together, that focuses on different plants and other things found in the series. Oh and he just happens to be one of the organizers for the amazing event, which is a great attraction for the city and had played a major role in the city's r … read more