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Flying Flowers
It is nearly impossible to not be delighted while watching a hummingbird levitate or a butterfly float amongst your flowers. The whimsical little birds are charming even when they are staging aerial battles over their

Hosta Hoopla
Shade gardeners rejoice! Hosta are one of the most reliable and varied perennials for the shade: shades of green, gold, blue green, and white for a simple border or a crazy-quilt look of colors and

Powdery Mildew and Fungus
It's (Unofficially) Fungus Week! Aren't you excited? We've been seeing lots of samples of plant material in the last week with powdery mildew, black spot, and other fungus afflictions. We've seen it on roses,

Japanese Beetles
The Japanese Beetles are back. Usually appearing in late June, we have actually already had reports of a few early ones this year. And while they have been feeding voraciously already, there are still several weeks to

A Garden Classic: Geraniums
Updated 5/2/12: Geraniums are a garden classic for a reason: full of color, simple and reliable to grow, and a controlled form, they fit in many garden applications. New varieties stretch the color palette from reds,

For Your Perennial Pleasure:
We have chosen three of the most popular re-blooming daylilies to feature, and we know you we will love this great deal! Daylilies are an easy-to-grow, easy-to-manage perennial that loves the sun,