Their bold, eye-catching blooms will command your attention in late spring. Try to look away. You can’t. The large, ruffled, bold blooms dominate the gardenscape. What are they? Oriental Poppies. These hardy spring perennials demand attention with papery petals, textured leaves, and vibrant colors. They also demand attention to how, when, and where they are planted. Therefore, if planting Oriental…Read More
I don’t like to play favorites, but sometimes you have to. Picking your favorite flowers is an important part of garden planning. Why go through all the effort of planting something you don’t love? When choosing your favorite flowers take into consideration if they are deer-resistant flowers. Deer have plenty of plants they enjoy eating. However, there are plenty of…Read More
Gardening is all fun and games until the critters come to play. Slugs chew holes in your hosta leaves. The squirrels dig up your crocus. Those once “adorable” bunnies chomp your tulips. Alvin and his chipmunk friends go full lumberjack on your lilies that are just about to bloom. All your hard work only to be ruined by these common…Read More
Doe a deer a female deer eating all my flowers! This may be your daily morning proclamation when looking at your backyard. Homeowners who have deer in their area know the nuisance these forest-dwelling creatures can be. Deer are becoming more and more accustomed to suburban and urban life and therefore are devouring more and more gardens throughout the United…Read More
You’ve waited all winter and part of spring to see the bulbs you planted blooming. They’re up, they have leaves, stems, and a bud—but then Bambi and her crew shows up and decide your tulips look like a good afternoon snack – all that waiting and hard work for nothing but disappointment. It’s a story as old as time, a…Read More
He was so enamored by his handsome reflection in a pool of water that the gods punished him by turning him into a flower. Who was this boy? And what flower did they turn him into? The boy’s name was Narcissus. The flower the gods turned him into was the daffodil, which has the Latin name of Narcissus. This Greek…Read More
Oh. Deer! Is one way to respond when you see deer munching on your flowers and plants in the garden. These four-legged furry animals are not typically seen as friends to most gardeners. Deer in the garden can cause plenty of damage to your trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs. Since I am not a deer it is hard for me…Read More
You, like me, like most gardeners want a bounty of beautiful blooms in their spring garden. You have made your purchase, received your flower bulbs, got your shovel ready, amended your soil and are ready to plant. But then out of nowhere you hear this chirping sound coming from the maple tree nearby, but it’s not a bird, it’s definitely…Read More
I’ve always been a big fan of everything outdoors. Ok, maybe not everything — but pretty darn close. This, unfortunately, includes anything on four legs that has fur and deep brown eyes. I’ll admit it: when I was young, my father used to (and still does) feed these critters behind his back fence by providing them with a daily supply…Read More
If you need any help with gardening or if you have plant-related questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Jenny San Filippo. She can provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed with your next project!
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