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The versatility and adaptability of vines make them a must-have for every garden. Whether to disguise an unattractive feature, provide verticality, or create shade when grown over an arch or pergola, there is always a place for a vine.

Probably the most commonly known euphorbia is the Christmas Poinsettia. However, unlike that plant, many euphorbia species grow in our zone as evergreen perennials. Available in a variety of heights, sizes and colors, euphorbias fill a number of roles in the landscape.

You may have been hearing about “heirloom” tomatoes lately and have wondered what all the fuss is about. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you heirloom tomatoes mean Fun and Great Taste! Plus, when you grow them at home, you know what you’re getting.

Make way for the Cool Wave Pansy! New and improved, bigger and brighter, the familiar little monkey face pansy is the new garden darling… In fact, it has won a Medal of Excellence Editor’s Choice Award.

Devised in 1909, the pH scale measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.  The scale ranges from 0-14. Pure water is “neutral” and has a pH of 7, midway between 0 and 14.

The four elements of soil are minerals, water, air and organic matter. Different combinations of the four elements create the…

Unfortunately, there isn’t a specific answer. All plants have different water requirements which change due to the type of soil, amount of sun, temperature, humidity, season, maturity of the plant and environment.

One of the most common, and potentially plant-threatening, insects is the “aphid.” There are actually many types of aphids. Some feed on specific plants and others are not so choosy.

Click the headline above to find helpful tips for this gardening season!

Imaginative artists and sculptors put fig leaves on their models for modesty. To be honest, we don’t suggest you grow a fig to make a fashion statement. While the leaves are quite attractive, we suggest growing figs for several other, and much better, reasons…

For some reason, climbing hydrangea doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Perhaps you didn’t know there was such a thing as a “climbing hydrangea.” Let’s remedy that.

Remember summer? When sometimes it’s just too darn hot to go outside and enjoy the garden? Why not think about planting a garden to enjoy at night when it’s cooler?