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Here’s Why Real Christmas Trees Are Better
I’ve heard, seen, and read all the discourse over the years debating if real Christmas trees are better than fake or artificial ones. It’s no surprise that many folks would argue the fake Christmas tree is better. They usually say they’re saving a real tree’s life by not cutting it down. On top of that,…
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Want To Grow Maple Trees In Florida? Here’s How!
There are many reasons to grow maple trees in Florida. It’s a place where maples (Acer) can be found growing in the wild of Mother Nature and among the manicured landscapes of suburbia. Several kinds of maples are native to Florida, giving backyard gardeners like me and perhaps you, too, many options. Native Florida maples…
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Planting A Tree: Tips On How To Plant Trees Correctly
Planting a tree the right way isn’t necessarily hard, but it does take some know how to do it correctly. If you plant a tree, its entire future largely depends on what you did — or didn’t do — when planting it in your landscape. Just doing a few simple things can help ensure your…
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Best Trees To Plant For Fall Colors In Florida
Looking for the best trees to plant for fall colors in Florida? The Sunshine State really does see some autumn colors. I’m not talking about the vivid fall color like you’ll see in New England or along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But in central and northern regions of the state especially, you can plant many…
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A Local Garden Nursery: The Best Place Near You To Buy Plants?
The local garden nursery is more than just a place to buy plants near you. It’s where you can glean knowledge about plants, pick up kernels of gardening wisdom, and even make new friends. My wife and I like going to local garden nurseries mainly because they offer a wider array of plants that are…
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Sleep Creep Leap: The Science Behind An Old Garden Adage
The 1st year they sleep, 2nd year they creep, and 3rd year they leap. Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? I’m talking about plants. Specifically, I’m quoting an old gardening adage that goes: “the first year plants sleep, the second year they creep, the third year the leap.” Learning Some Garden Wisdom…
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I Visit Botanical Gardens For Landscaping Ideas — Here’s Why!
My wife and I love to visit botanical gardens! And not just because they’re serene, pretty places to spend the morning or afternoon… We also love gleaning ideas from these places on how we’d like to enhance our own yard. Granted, some of the incredible things we see when visiting botanical gardens around the country…
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Planting Trees & Shrubs? Here Are 3 Things You MUST Do First
I love planting trees and shrubs in my yard. I especially love foundation plantings – they help soften hard lines between a home and the surrounding landscape and give any house an inviting look. Homes without foundation plantings or at least one anchor tree in the yard just look incomplete to me. But you can’t…
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Norfolk Island Pines: Should You Grow Them In Your Yard?
If you don’t know what Norfolk Island pines are by name, I bet you know what these plants look like. They’re commonly sold around November or December as miniature living Christmas trees. They look a bit like fuzzy little pine or fir trees, and they’re terrific cheery additions to the home during the holiday season.…