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Grow some new varieties of annuals for your cut flower garden. Simply find the right sunny spot then prep a good quality, well-drained growing mix. Choose between starting from seed or buying transplants from your favorite retailer…or try both! You can also direct sow right into the garden or container and consider succession planting toRead more

Seeing hummingbirds in the garden is an enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone. Giving them a reason to visit is easy by planting appropriate All-America Selections Winners in your landscapes.  With 90% of the hummingbird diet consisting of nectar (the rest of the diet includes insects!), providing beautiful and appropriate plants can keep these amazingRead more

How to create your own pollinator-friendly garden using AAS Winners Having a diverse and significant population of bees, butterflies and other pollinators in the garden is an indicator of success in providing for their needs! Written/Photos by Mark Dwyer Landscape Prescriptions by MD Many All-America Selections (AAS) Winners are “pollinator magnets”.  Having the benefit ofRead more