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Plant Guide

How To Maintain Your Holiday Plants

December 18, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

As I write this, it’s officially the first day of the second week in January. Already, it feels like the year is flying by at a lightning speed! Now that the holidays are over (some of you are probably saying ‘finally‘ in your head) you’re left with a messy house and tons of holiday plants […]

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Indoor Palm Trees: Bring the Beach Inside

December 16, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

When I moved into my first apartment, my best friend gave me a gorgeous Cat Palm tree, in the prettiest little pot. It’s been more than twenty years since I first lived in that tiny apartment and that little Cat Palm in the blue pot is still holding on strong. I loved the tropical feel […]

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Bedroom Plants: Bedtime Buddies for a Good Night’s Sleep

December 12, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Even if you haven’t been diagnosed with insomnia, we all suffer from bouts of it from time to time! And when insomnia does strike, isn’t it the absolute worst? No one likes to sit awake staring at a dark ceiling all night. If you struggle with nightly insomnia, or even just struggle with it occasionally, […]

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Priceless Pest Control Advice For Houseplants

December 11, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

I’ve been a lover of houseplants for as long as I can remember! Growing up, my mother believed that you simply could never have enough of them lining a mantelpiece or atop of a nightstand. As I grew up, I brought my Mother’s love of houseplants with me, but a few strange pests as well. […]

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Deep Watering For Trees And Shrubs In The Fall

October 13, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Deep watering trees and plants one last time before the winter hits is crucial to the health of your plant. But do you know how to correctly deep water your plants? Most people don’t, but this guide will help you water your plants so they stay healthy for seasons to come. Here’s how to deep […]

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Top 10 Trees With Fall Color To Add To Your Front Yard

September 29, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Like many people across the world, I simply love all of the colors of Fall. There’s nothing better than looking out over your colorful yard while indulging in some fresh apple cider. And if you love trees with fall color, I recommend planning your trees around the ones that will give you plenty of Fall […]

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Exotic Plants for Your Ordinary Garden

August 6, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Revamp your garden with a few of these extremely easy-to-care-for exotic plants and flowers. These rare pants don’t require much care, and they make your garden look absolutely incredible. Head to your local nursery, or Garden Hills Nursery to get any of these exotic plants at a special discounted price. Which one of these rare […]

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5 Fast-Growing Perennial Climbing Flowering Vines

August 5, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

I love perennial flowering vines! They grow so quickly. In only a few years they can transform your backyard into something that looks as if it came out of the film The Secret Garden. If the thought of a climbing vine is exactly what your yard needs, check out these 5 fast-growing climbing flowering vines. […]

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Plants To Use Near Swimming Pools

July 9, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

I just love backyard swimming pools! There’s something so fun about having one of these in your backyard when it gets hot in the Summer! And if you ask me, the only thing more fun than playing in a swimming pool is landscaping around one! The right plants can make any backyard pool look like […]

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Plant Guide: Black Eyed Susan

July 9, 2020 by Jenny 3 Comments

Black Eyed Susan is a favorite flower of mine, and while my husband absolutely hates them (seriously, what a weirdo, we fight every year over it), I think it is always deserving of a spot in our front flower garden!  Black Eyed Susans have the coloring of a sunflower and the sunny disposition to match. […]

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