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Iris

There are hundreds of species and cultivars of iris in all colors of the rainbow. Iris vary from tiny woodland groundcovers to dramatic flowers for the sunny border to species that thrive in swampy soil. There is an iris that will do well in virtually every garden.

Crested Iris (Iris cristata), a

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February 16th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Flowers | Leave a comment

Growing Roses

Few flowering plants can match the beauty, versatility and popularity of the rose.

Height/Spread

Roses range in size from tiny miniatures of 8 inches tall to tree climbing giants that will reach 50 feet or more. Hybrid tea roses typically grow to 4 to 6 feet tall and floribundas generally range from 3

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Growing Perennials

Herbaceous perennials generally live for three or more seasons, but usually the tops die back to the ground each fall. The crown and roots of the plant resume growth in spring. A few perennials are evergreen or keep a green rosette of leaves at the base in winter. Hardy perennials can live through

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November 1st, 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Perennials | Leave a comment