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<p>Zucchini is one of the most popular vegetables choices for growing in the home garden. Not only is zucchini easy to grow, it is also tasty and nutritious, as well as versatile in a number of recipes. All summer squash, including zucchini, are rich in beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamins C and E and numerous healthful minerals. Zucchini can be eaten fresh, baked into bread, roasted, grilled, added to salads and so much more. So, grow zucchini, eat up and get healthy – we&#8217;ll supply the tips you need for successful growing and a bountiful harvest.</p>
<h2>Planting </h2>
<p>Sow zucchini seeds or seedlings about 2 weeks after the last frost date in full sun and well-drained, nutritious garden soil. It is best to plant zucchini in hills, three plants in each, to ensure warm soil and good drainage. Hills should be about 8 inches high and 12 inches in diameter. Set hills at least three feet apart, as these plants are dense and require plenty of room for good air circulation.</p>
<h2>Care </h2>
<p>Zucchini plants will thrive in regular garden soil. If your soil is poor then you may wish to fertilize or amend the soil with compost. Keep zucchini plants evenly watered throughout the season. Mulch the garden bed with salt hay to keep it free of weeds and to retain soil moisture. If growing zucchini horizontally, mulch will keep the fruit clean by preventing it from coming into contact with the soil.</p>
<h2>Staking</h2>
<p>Zucchini is a vine and may be grown vertically, with assistance, on vegetable netting or a fence, trellis or lattice. Plants and fruit are heavy, so be certain to secure the vine carefully as it grows and watch for any signs of breakage that could damage maturing vegetables.</p>
<h2>Harvesting</h2>
<p>Zucchini is best and has the best flavor if it is harvested when young and tender, about 6 inches long. Use pruning shears or a garden knife to cut zucchini from the vine. Never pull the fruit off, which can damage the vine as well as the vegetable.</p>
<h2>Pests</h2>
<p>A number of pests will like zucchini just as much as you do, but there are steps you can take to keep your zucchini patch pest-free.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Cucumber Beetle: </strong>These insects will skeletonize the zucchini leaves, resulting in lower yields and smaller vegetables. Plant resistant varieties and hand pick the beetles.</li>
<li><strong>Squash Bugs</strong>: Yellow spotting on zucchini leaves that turn brown identifies squash bug damage. Eventually the leaves then turn black and crispy. Control this pest when plants are young. Look for eggs on the underside of zucchini leaves and crush them.</li>
<li><strong>Squash Vine Borer</strong>: This pest first presents itself with wilting leaves. Upon inspection you will see orange ‘sawdust’ at the base of the plant. Use floating row covers if planting early or hold off on planting zucchini until after July 4<sup>th</sup> when the insect egg laying is completed.</li>
<li><strong>Blossom End Rot</strong>: This disease appears as a dark, leathery patch on the blossom end of the zucchini. It is caused by either uneven soil moisture or a soil calcium deficiency. Do not allow soil to dry out between watering, and add calcium to the soil with dolomitic lime or gypsum to ensure proper nutrition.</li>
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<h2>Recipes</h2>
<p>Try these delicious treats to make the most of your zucchini harvest!</p>
<h3>Grilled Zucchini</h3>
<p><em>Ingredients</em></p>
<ul>
<li>1 large zucchini</li>
<li>1/4 cup Italian-style salad dressing</li>
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<p><em>Directions</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Slice zucchini into 1/4 inch thick slices (peel first if desired). Toss in a bowl with Italian dressing.</li>
<li>Place on a hot grill about 4 to 5 minutes or until nice grill marks appear and the zucchini is slightly limp. Serve and enjoy.</li>
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<h3>Zucchini Bread</h3>
<p><em>Ingredients</em></p>
<ul>
<li>3 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li>3 teaspoons ground cinnamon</li>
<li>3 eggs</li>
<li>1 cup vegetable oil</li>
<li>2 1/4 cups white sugar</li>
<li>3 teaspoons vanilla extract</li>
<li>2 cups peeled, grated zucchini</li>
<li>1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Directions</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.</li>
<li>Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch bread pans.</li>
<li>Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda and cinnamon together in a bowl.</li>
<li>Beat eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar together in a large bowl.</li>
<li>Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture and beat well.</li>
<li>Stir in zucchini and nuts (if desired) until well combined.</li>
<li>Pour batter into prepared pans.</li>
<li>Bake for 40-60 minutes or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean.</li>
<li>Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes.</li>
</ul>
<p>Remove bread from pan, and cool completely.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Few perennials can match the daylily (Hemerocallis) for versatility and durability. One of the most popular perennials, daylilies have become a collector plant for novice and experienced gardeners alike.</p>
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<p>Few perennials can match the daylily (<i>Hemerocallis</i>) for versatility and durability. One of the most popular perennials, daylilies have become a collector plant for novice and experienced gardeners alike. Thousands of named cultivars are trouble-free to grow and adaptable to many conditions, which makes daylily collecting fun and easy. Although each lily-like flower lasts only one day, there are always more buds to open which provide summer color and a subtly changing garden for many weeks.</p>
<h2>Using Daylilies</h2>
<p>Just as there are many different daylilies to try, there are many different ways to try them. Plant them individually for a pop of color, or create a mixed border with other plants or multiple daylily types. Daylilies can be a fun surprise when naturalized in a grassy area or grouped in a mass as a groundcover over larger areas. Taller varieties can even become simple screens or create gentle privacy surrounds. The creative gardener may even use multiple daylilies to create fun patterns or pictures in a themed flowerbed.</p>
<h2>Daylily Care</h2>
<p>Daylilies tolerate dry, poor soil, but perform best and reach their full potential in rich well-drained beds. Different cultivars have different needs for sunlight, moisture and fertilizing, and while these flowers do well even if somewhat neglected, it is best to try to meet their needs so each bloom can flourish. Some will tolerate drought and frost better than others, while certain cultivars need more attention. All are quite low-maintenance, however, and will thrive for years even in marginal conditions.</p>
<h2>Popular Daylilies</h2>
<p>There are too many daylily types to list &#8211; there are more than 35,000 different cultivars &#8211; but some tried-and-true selections that are always favorites include…</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Hyperion</b> &#8211; 40&#8243; tall, space 18-24&#8243; apart. Delightfully fragrant, large, 5&#8243; primrose-yellow flowers with a green throat in mid to late summer. Full sun or part shade.</li>
<li><b>Mary Todd</b> &#8211; 26&#8243; tall, space 24-30&#8243; apart. Golden or buff 6-7&#8243; flowers on a semi-evergreen foliage. Blooms midseason. Full sun.</li>
<li><b>Stella De’Oro</b> &#8211; 12-18&#8243; tall, space 18-24&#8243; apart. Golden yellow 2-3&#8243; flowers with a green throat on a compact plant. Reblooms all summer. Full sun.</li>
<li><b>Joan Senior</b> &#8211; 25&#8243; tall, space 24-30&#8243; apart. Near-white 6&#8243; flowers with a green throat on an evergreen plant. Blooms midseason. Full sun.</li>
<li><b>Becky Lynn</b> &#8211; 20&#8243; tall, space 24&#8243; apart. Large, 6&#8243; rose-blend flowers with a green throat in a semi-evergreen plant. Blooms midseason, then reblooms. Full sun.</li>
<li><b>Rocket City</b> &#8211; 36&#8243; tall, space 18-24&#8243; apart. Eye-catching, two-tone orange blossoms are up to 6&#8243; across. Blooms midseason. Full sun or part shade.</li>
</ul>
<p>There are always more daylily types to try; come in today to see the latest, hottest, most amazing cultivars of these versatile blooms, and you&#8217;ll be eager to add more of them to your landscape.</p>
<h3>Daylily Fun Fact:</h3>
<p>The American Hemerocallis Society has classified daylilies by flower size. A miniature has flowers less than 3&#8243; in diameter, small-flowered cultivars have flowers from 3-4.5&#8243; and large-flowered cultivars have flowers 4.5&#8243; or larger.
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 18:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>There’s nothing that tastes more like summer than anything grilled – from a prime cut steak to a juicy chicken breast to all your favorite burgers, bratwurst, and garden veggies. But to bring out the fullest flavor of a grilled menu, you need the very best herbs. Why not grow your own herbs for the richest, freshest flavors right from your garden?</p>
<p><strong>Flavoring with Herbs</strong></p>
<p>Smoking is the most common and familiar flavoring technique for grilling, using different types of wood with subtle notes of maple, hickory, and apple to enhance meat and vegetables. Grilling with herbs can be even tastier and infuses grilled food with rich flavors and earthy freshness. This can also be a very healthy option for seasoning food, as there is no need for heavy sauces filled with salt and preservatives. Different combinations of herbs can also add many different flavor notes to beef, chicken, and fish, as well as creating more flavor depth for all types of vegetables.</p>
<p><strong>Why Grow Your Own Herbs?</strong></p>
<p>Herbs are at their most flavorful with the most seasoning power as soon as they are picked. The oils and flavonoids that add aroma and taste to herbs begin to evaporate and fade as soon as a sprig is snipped, and if you purchase herbs you have no way to know how long ago they were picked before they arrived at a store or farmer’s market and made it to your grill. If you grow your own grilling herbs in containers or right in your garden, however, you can snip, pick, pluck, and chop the herbs just seconds before they’re added to your grill, ensuring the most robust flavor and biggest impact on every dish you grill.</p>
<p><strong>Best Herbs for Grilling</strong></p>
<p>All different herbs can be used while grilling, though hardier plants with stronger flavors are typically preferred because they will stand up to the heat of the grill more easily, giving foods the best infusion of flavor. Popular herbs that are versatile for all types of grilling include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Chives</li>
<li>Dill</li>
<li>Mint</li>
<li>Oregano</li>
<li>Parsley</li>
<li>Rosemary</li>
<li>Tarragon</li>
<li>Thyme</li>
</ul>
<p>Choose different varieties of these great grilling herbs or your other favorite herbs to experiment with different subtle flavors, and combine herbs in different ways for amazing flavor profiles.</p>
<p><strong>Grilling with Your Herbs</strong></p>
<p>There are two different ways to grill with fresh herbs. Finely chopped fresh herbs can be sprinkled directly onto coals that have ashed over, and will add subtle aromatic flavors to any food being grilled. For stronger, more direct flavoring or for use in a gas grill without coals, use whole sprigs of herbs to create a mat or bed on the grill’s grate. Place the meat or vegetables directly on the herbs, similar to plank grilling, for direct infusion. To help release the herb flavors even more, soak the sprigs briefly before adding them to the grill for either cooking method.</p>
<p>Indirect heat is best for grilling with herbs, as it will give the meat more time to absorb the subtle flavors of the herbs, and the herbs will not burn or char, which could taint their flavor. Close the lid and allow the herbs to work their magic, and you’ll be rewarded with grilled meats and vegetables that are more amazingly seasoned and flavorful than you could have imagined.</p>
<p><strong>More Flavorful Summer Foods with Herbs</strong></p>
<p>Grilling with herbs can make meat the centerpiece of your summer dining experience, but there are many other ways to use your garden-fresh herbs in tasty dishes to accompany a grilled extravaganza. Add herbs to…</p>
<ul>
<li>Marinades to give meats even more flavoring before they’re grilled.</li>
<li>Salads for more flavor notes that pair well with vegetables from your garden.</li>
<li>Drinks for a unique flavor profile in summer teas and lemonades.</li>
</ul>
<p>With so many uses for grilling herbs – both on the grill and off – you’ll want to be sure to add plenty of these flavorful plants to your garden for a full menu of delicious summer options.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 15:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>A vegetable garden is the ultimate in practical landscaping, and a thriving veggie patch can not only be a bountiful supplement to a grocery budget, but also an enjoyable hobby and great exercise as you sow seeds, nurture plants and take up your delicious harvest. One thing a vegetable garden does not need to be, however, is drab, and there are many fun ways to gussy up the veggie garden to show off your personal flair and gardening charisma.</p>
<p><strong>Why Beautify a Vegetable Patch?</strong></p>
<p>As more gardeners expand their cultivated plots into side yards and even front yards, keeping a vegetable garden attractive is essential. Not only can a lovely vegetable garden be attractive to the neighborhood, but it increases curb appeal for your home, raises awareness about the beauty of vegetables and allows you to take just as much pride in your garden&#8217;s appearance as you do in your harvest. Adding more personality to your vegetable garden is also a fun way to discover more gardening techniques and show off your more colorful side.</p>
<p><strong>Fun Ways to Gussy Up the Veggie Garden</strong></p>
<p>There are many different ways you can give your garden a more colorful personality, and we have everything you need to do so. While you may not want to use every technique in your garden depending on the veggies you grow and the space you have available, trying just one or two fun tactics can give your garden a great makeover.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Liven Up the Lines</strong><br />
Instead of planting vegetables in straight rows, embrace the twists, turns and curves of your landscape with a curvy garden. You can create a pattern of colors and shapes, or use different edging options to delineate the sections of your garden in more visible ways.</li>
<li><strong>Pretty Up Your Paths</strong><br />
You don&#8217;t have to use plain dirt paths in your garden when there are colorful mulches, unique stepping stones and other options to create more interesting pathways. Try river rocks, multi-colored gravel, crushed shells, bricks or other options to define paths more beautifully.</li>
<li><strong>Build a Beautiful Border</strong><br />
Define your garden&#8217;s edge with a beautiful border. Decorative fences can be quaint, or you can plant flowers all around the garden for extra color. Use deer- and rabbit-resistant flowers such as poppies, marigolds, zinnia and verbena to help protect your garden at the same time.</li>
<li><strong>Create Bursts of Color</strong><br />
Add more color to your garden with whimsical touches such as colorful tomato cages or painted support stakes. You can also add a brilliant gazing ball, a fun seasonal decorative flag or other colorful accents to add instant vibrancy to your veggie garden.</li>
<li><strong>Add an Amazing Arbor</strong><br />
An arbor or pergola can be an amazing architectural accent in your garden. This structure can be functional as well when it provides a bit of protection for shade-loving veggies or includes a bench with hidden storage for your favorite garden tools, hoses or other equipment.</li>
<li><strong>Verticalize Your Veggies</strong><br />
Go up, up, up with your veggie garden space when you embrace vertical gardening. You can hang baskets from an arbor, trellis or poles, or create a green wall or other vertical gardening space that climbing plants will love, and you&#8217;ll see your harvest multiply.</li>
<li><strong>Secret Spaces to Make You Smile</strong><br />
Your vegetable garden doesn&#8217;t need to be nothing but growing space, and you can add a whimsical garden gnome, fairy garden setup or other secret space to the garden. You might even include a small bench or meditation fountain for extra enjoyment.</li>
<li><strong>Welcome Beneficial Wildlife</strong><br />
Bring helpful visitors to your veggie garden when you add a bee house, butterfly feeder, hummingbird feeder or bird bath to the garden. These helpful pollinators will appreciate the assistance and will repay your generosity as they increase the yield of all your veggies.</li>
<li><strong>Select Stunning Seedlings</strong><br />
The seedlings you add to your veggie patch can go a long way toward beautification when you choose plants with colorful foliage or unique produce. This also gives you a chance to experiment with new plants, and you might discover a new favorite vegetable along the way.</li>
<li><strong>Fill In With Flowers</strong><br />
Quickly add color and texture to your vegetable garden when you fill in short rows and corners with extra flowers. This is a great way to expand your garden and avoid thin or bare patches that detract from your garden&#8217;s beauty.</li>
<li><strong>Make Magnificent Markers</strong><br />
Marking plant rows and types keeps your garden organized, and you can do it with flair when you choose colorful or whimsical plant markers. Painted rocks, fun signs, cheerful flags and other options can denote your plants while adding beauty to your garden.</li>
<li><strong>Class It Up With Containers</strong><br />
A bright pot or planter box can be an attractive addition to your veggie patch, and will add extra color as well. This is a great way to add herbs, mints, berries or other fun plants to your garden. Elevate smaller pots with plant stands or pot feet to give more dimension to the garden.</li>
</ul>
<p>With so many fun options to gussy up your veggie garden, your gardening patch can be just as beautiful as any carefully cultivated flowerbed or meticulously groomed lawn – and more delicious!</p>
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<p>Perennials may not be the best showstoppers in a garden full of annuals, but they make great foundation plantings to serve as a reliable backdrop or trusty fillers among other plants. There&#8217;s no reason you can&#8217;t select perennials that are just as beautiful as your favorite annuals, however, it&#8217;s just a matter of choosing the flowers that pack the most punch and using them appropriately.</p>
<p><b>Best Perennials to Choose</b></p>
<p>When choosing a perennial to fill an empty space in your garden, make sure to get the most bang from your buck by selecting one, or several, long-blooming perennials. These flowers will be worthwhile additions to your landscape for their ongoing staying power, giving you a reliable backdrop and structure to build from.</p>
<ul>
<li><i>Achillea</i> (Yarrow)</li>
<li><i>Alcea</i> (Hollyhock)</li>
<li><i>Anemone</i> (Wind Flower)</li>
<li><i>Asclepias tuberosa</i> (Butterfly Weed)</li>
<li><i>Campanula</i> (clips series)</li>
<li>Clematis ‘Jackmani’</li>
<li><i>Coreopsis</i> (Tickseed)</li>
<li><i>Corydalis lutea</i> (Yellow Bleeding Heart)</li>
<li><i>Delosperma</i> (Ice Plant)</li>
<li><i>Dicentra exima</i> (Bleeding Heart)</li>
<li><i>Doronicum</i></li>
<li><i>Echinacea</i> (Coneflower)</li>
<li><i>Gallardia</i> (Blanket Flower)</li>
<li><i>Gaura</i> (Wand Flower)</li>
<li>Geranium ‘Johnson Blue’</li>
<li><i>Helenium</i> (Helen’s Flower)</li>
<li><i>Heliopsis</i> (Sunflower)</li>
<li><i>Hemerocallis</i> ‘Stella D’Oro’ (Daylily)</li>
<li><i>Hemerocallis</i> ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily)</li>
<li><i>Kniphofia</i> (Red Hot Poker)</li>
<li>Lavender</li>
<li><i>Liatris spicata</i> (Gayfeather)</li>
<li><i>Ligularia</i> (Ragwort)</li>
<li><i>Lobelia cardinalis</i> (Cardinal Flower)</li>
<li><i>Lythrum</i> (Loosestrife)</li>
<li><i>Malva</i> (Mallow)</li>
<li><i>Monarda</i> (Bee Balm)</li>
<li><i>Nepeta</i> (Catnip or Catmint)</li>
<li><i>Oneothra</i> ‘Siskiyou’ (Evening Primrose)</li>
<li><i>Perovskia</i> (Russian Sage)</li>
<li><i>Rudbeckia</i> (Coneflower)</li>
<li><i>Salvia</i> (most verticillata)</li>
<li><i>Scabiosa</i> (Pincushion Flower)</li>
<li>Shasta Daisy ‘Becky’ or ‘Snow Queen’</li>
<li><i>Stokesia</i> (Stoke’s Aster)</li>
<li><i>Veronica</i> (Speedwell)</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Using Your Blooming Perennials</b></p>
<p>To make your perennials truly pop, it&#8217;s important to position them in your landscape where they will show to their best advantage. Popular options include…</p>
<ul>
<li>Filling in between showstopping annuals with perennials that will grow and bloom to cover fading blooms after the annuals are finished.</li>
<li>Adding blooming perennials in front of a hedge, fence or privacy screen for extra coverage with a dash of color.</li>
<li>Using perennial flowers as a backdrop for lower annual plantings along a house foundation or in other flowerbeds.</li>
<li>Creating a naturalized lawn or meadow-like area full of different perennials for a low-maintenance option that still stuns.</li>
<li>Planting perennials in hard-to-tend areas, such as alongside a water feature, in tight corners or on terraces so they can be gorgeous with less maintenance.</li>
</ul>
<p>With so many options for lovely perennials that can be used in many different ways in the landscape, there&#8217;s no excuse not to enjoy these easy-care flowers for many years!
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<p>Cold doesn&#8217;t have to kill your dreams for beautiful flowerbeds overflowing with vibrant color and stupendous blooms. While the deepest freezes of winter will put a stop to any flowering plant, there are beautiful plants that can chill out without damage or difficulty. The trick is recognizing which of these cold-tolerant flowering plants will work best in your climate and garden, and we&#8217;re here to help with that.</p>
<p><b>Freeze Tolerant Annuals</b></p>
<p>These are annuals that can withstand freezing temperatures and hard frosts for short periods with little or no injury. The best options include…</p>
<ul>
<li>Marguerite Daisy (<i>Argyranthemum frutescens</i>)</li>
<li>Swan River Daisy (<i>Brachycomb iberidifolia</i>)</li>
<li>Million Bells (<i>Calibrachoa x hybrida</i>)</li>
<li>Dracaena Spike (<i>Cordyline australis</i>)</li>
<li>Dusty Miller (<i>Scenecio cineraria</i>)</li>
<li>Gazania (<i>Gazania rigens</i>)</li>
<li>Nemesia (<i>Nemesia fruticans</i>)</li>
<li>Cape Daisy (<i>Osteospermum </i>spp.)</li>
<li>Petunia (<i>Petunia x hybrida</i>)</li>
<li>Sweet Pea (<i>Lathyrus odoratus</i>)</li>
<li>Verbena (<i>Verbena x hybrida</i>)</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Semi-Hardy Annuals</b></p>
<p>These are annuals that are perennials in warmer zones and can actually overwinter in cooler areas during mild winters of if they are located in a warm, sunny, protected spot. These are very frost and freeze tolerant annuals&#8230;</p>
<ul>
<li>Annual Carnation (<i>Dianthus caryophyllus</i>)</li>
<li>Annual Pinks (<i>Dianthus chinensis</i>)</li>
<li>Pansy (<i>Viola x wittrockiana</i>)</li>
<li>Purple Fountain Grass (<i>Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’</i>)</li>
<li>Mealycup Sage (<i>Salvia farinacea</i>)</li>
<li>Variegated Vinca Vine (<i>Vinca major ‘Variegata’</i>)</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Perennials</b></p>
<p>Perennials are plants with roots that survive through the winter months, sending out new growth each spring. Appearing in your garden year after year, they become old and treasured friends. Perennials come in many sizes, shapes and colors with various bloom times and periods. It is best to plan your garden by the bloom time of the plant along with its cultural needs (sun/shade and drought-tolerant/water-lovers, etc.) to be sure you have a good, healthy balance of plants that will keep your garden and landscaping lush for months. Because these plants have evolved to survive the winter&#8217;s cold, they are all cold-tolerant to at least some measure. Popular favorites include…</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Dicentra ‘Luxuriant’</b> – No garden is complete without a patch of Bleeding Hearts. This fringed variety is longer blooming than the old-fashioned selections. Rose-pink flowers are borne gracefully above soft green foliage with a slight blue cast that looks fresh all summer. 18-24” tall. Plant in part shade.</li>
<li><b>Bergenia</b> – Spikes of delicate pink blooms soften the bold evergreen foliage of this early blooming perennial in March or April.</li>
<li><b>Armeria (Sea Pink)</b> – Another evergreen perennial, this bloomer sends out masses of papery pink or white flowers above grass-like clumps of foliage.</li>
<li><b>Basket of Gold (<i>Aurinia</i>) – </b>Charming yellow flowers float above dense mats of attractive gray foliage on this old-fashioned favorite. Plant in full sun. Excellent for a rock garden.</li>
<li><b>Candytuft (<i>Iberis</i>) – </b>Flat-topped clusters of white flowers cover this evergreen perennial in early spring. Excellent as an edging in a border or to use in a rock garden.</li>
<li><b>Columbine (<i>Aquilegia</i>) – </b>Beloved by hummingbirds and butterflies, columbine is also a great cut flower. Available in many color shades and bi-color combinations, columbine is perfect in any border or landscape situation.</li>
<li><b>Coralbell (<i>Heuchera</i>) &#8211; </b>Tiny bell flowers on 1-2’ slender stems bloom from spring into summer. Shades of foliage vary from green to pink to deep burgundy. Plant in sun or shade.</li>
</ul>
<p>Not sure which plants are best for the cold in your yard? Stop in and see our landscaping experts today for help choosing just which blooms will heat up even on cold days!</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:28:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Perennials may not be the best showstoppers in a garden full of annuals, but they make great foundation plantings to serve as a reliable backdrop or trusty fillers among other plants. There&#8217;s no reason you can&#8217;t select perennials that are just as beautiful as your favorite annuals, however, it&#8217;s just a matter of choosing the flowers that pack the most punch and using them appropriately.</p>
<p><b>Best Perennials to Choose</b></p>
<p>When choosing a perennial to fill an empty space in your garden, make sure to get the most bang from your buck by selecting one, or several, long-blooming perennials. These flowers will be worthwhile additions to your landscape for their ongoing staying power, giving you a reliable backdrop and structure to build from.</p>
<ul>
<li><i>Achillea</i> (Yarrow)</li>
<li><i>Alcea</i> (Hollyhock)</li>
<li><i>Anemone</i> (Wind Flower)</li>
<li><i>Asclepias tuberosa</i> (Butterfly Weed)</li>
<li><i>Campanula</i> (clips series)</li>
<li>Clematis ‘Jackmani’</li>
<li><i>Coreopsis</i> (Tickseed)</li>
<li><i>Corydalis lutea</i> (Yellow Bleeding Heart)</li>
<li><i>Delosperma</i> (Ice Plant)</li>
<li><i>Dicentra exima</i> (Bleeding Heart)</li>
<li><i>Doronicum</i></li>
<li><i>Echinacea</i> (Coneflower)</li>
<li><i>Gallardia</i> (Blanket Flower)</li>
<li><i>Gaura</i> (Wand Flower)</li>
<li>Geranium ‘Johnson Blue’</li>
<li><i>Helenium</i> (Helen’s Flower)</li>
<li><i>Heliopsis</i> (Sunflower)</li>
<li><i>Hemerocallis</i> ‘Stella D’Oro’ (Daylily)</li>
<li><i>Hemerocallis</i> ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily)</li>
<li><i>Kniphofia</i> (Red Hot Poker)</li>
<li>Lavender</li>
<li><i>Liatris spicata</i> (Gayfeather)</li>
<li><i>Ligularia</i> (Ragwort)</li>
<li><i>Lobelia cardinalis</i> (Cardinal Flower)</li>
<li><i>Lythrum</i> (Loosestrife)</li>
<li><i>Malva</i> (Mallow)</li>
<li><i>Monarda</i> (Bee Balm)</li>
<li><i>Nepeta</i> (Catnip or Catmint)</li>
<li><i>Oneothra</i> ‘Siskiyou’ (Evening Primrose)</li>
<li><i>Perovskia</i> (Russian Sage)</li>
<li><i>Rudbeckia</i> (Coneflower)</li>
<li><i>Salvia</i> (most verticillata)</li>
<li><i>Scabiosa</i> (Pincushion Flower)</li>
<li>Shasta Daisy ‘Becky’ or ‘Snow Queen’</li>
<li><i>Stokesia</i> (Stoke’s Aster)</li>
<li><i>Veronica</i> (Speedwell)</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Using Your Blooming Perennials</b></p>
<p>To make your perennials truly pop, it&#8217;s important to position them in your landscape where they will show to their best advantage. Popular options include…</p>
<ul>
<li>Filling in between showstopping annuals with perennials that will grow and bloom to cover fading blooms after the annuals are finished.</li>
<li>Adding blooming perennials in front of a hedge, fence or privacy screen for extra coverage with a dash of color.</li>
<li>Using perennial flowers as a backdrop for lower annual plantings along a house foundation or in other flowerbeds.</li>
<li>Creating a naturalized lawn or meadow-like area full of different perennials for a low-maintenance option that still stuns.</li>
<li>Planting perennials in hard-to-tend areas, such as alongside a water feature, in tight corners or on terraces so they can be gorgeous with less maintenance.</li>
</ul>
<p>With so many options for lovely perennials that can be used in many different ways in the landscape, there&#8217;s no excuse not to enjoy these easy-care flowers for many years!
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