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7 Simple Tips For Growing Lavender

March 2, 2021 by Jenny 11 Comments

Growing Lavender, Growing Lavender Indoors, Gardening, Gardening Ideas, Gardening Tips, Indoor Garden, Indoor Gardening

I love to grow lavender because it is useful in a variety of different situations. It smells amazing, repels bugs and pests from your garden, plus it tastes great in tea or food! Here are tips for growing lavender at your own home. Tips For Growing Lavender 1. Space Out Plants Growing Lavender starts with […]

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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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Beautiful Winter Blooming Plants

September 24, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Though I absolutely love the holiday season, I can’t help but get a little sad when the cold weather hits. It’s pretty tricky to grow plants in the freezing cold weather, is all! But did you know that there are some cold-hardy plants that bloom RIGHT in the middle of winter? You’ll love the color […]

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8 Flowers for Fall Gardening

August 19, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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Do you love flower gardening? Brighten up your flower garden with these flowers for fall gardening! Fall gardening is easy with beautiful flowers like these. Perennial Sunflowers. This ‘Lemon Queen’ plant is absolutely gorgeous. It blooms in late summer and lasts through early fall, adding a fantastic flash of yellow to the flower garden. Asters. […]

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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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12 Beautiful Hanging Planter Ideas

July 22, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

One of my favorite features in my garden is all of the hanging planters. If you ask me, a hanging planter just completes the space. Plus, these hanging planter ideas will allow you to maximize the space on your porch or patio so more plants are always welcome! Hanging Planter Ideas: Outdoor Traditional Hanging Basket […]

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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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Plant Guide: Gardenia

July 9, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Gardenia is known for its sweet scent and is even known as the “Queen of Fragrant Flowers.”If you’re looking for a flower that has fragrance, you’ve come to the right place! How to Get Started:  Outdoor: Get started growing Gardenia by picking a shady area of your garden that has rich soil. Supplement with 2-4 […]

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Sunflower Garden … Spread a little sunshine.

July 9, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Is your yard or garden looking a little worse for the wear? Finding beautiful flowers and foliage can be tough! Or perhaps, you’re looking for low maintenance flowers that continue blooming all summer long? Well, have you thought of trying a sunflower garden? If you have a sandy garden, these flowers could be just the […]

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