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Do you have an area of your yard that slopes and is awkward to mow? Perhaps you have considered planting something there but you don’t want to spend a lot of time maintaining it. Do you have a shady area under a tree where your grass never seems to grow? Slopes and shade (and a few other spots) are wonderful places to plant mondo grass. Growing Mondo … Not So Bizarro Mondo grass grows in tufts (clumps) and ... Read the rest of this story
Chrysanthemums, or mums, come in many colors including pink and purple, but they are most known for their gold, bronze, dark red, white and off-white flowers that look so great in autumn flower arrangements. The Greek word Chrysanthemum comes from chrysos (gold) and anthos (flower). There are 13 different classes of chrysanthemums according to the National Chrysanthemum Society. The Society states on their website that mums are related to dahlias, sunflowers, marigolds, zinnias and cosmos. They are considered ... Read the rest of this story
Before you plant a yard, a flower bed, or even a pot, find out what maintenance is required to keep those plants looking great. There’s no sense in planting the landscape only to have it deteriorate completely in just one season. Flowers Annuals, perennials, vines, bulbs, seeds–make sure you can keep up with the deadheading, the trimming, the fertilizing, and looking out for predators from the insect world. Worst case scenario: go to the florist! Trees Trees need maintenance too. ... Read the rest of this story
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