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Should You Buy It? Cercis canadensis ‘Flame Thrower’ Redbud

If you will take the time to make sure this tree remains vigorous, it is well worth it! A stellar new tree with loads of color and interest even when NOT in bloom, perfect size for the front yard. ...

Japanese Maples W/ Unusual Peach Color on New Leaves In The Spring

ACER CIRCINATUM 'SUNNY SISTER'6-86-7peachlt greenyellow/ orangeAmoenumuprightACER ELEGANTULUM X PALMATUM 'JOHNNIE'S GIANT'6-9FAST15Peachdk greenyellow/ orangeMatsumuraeuprightACER PALMATUM 'GOLD...

What Japanese Maples Are Orange In The Fall?

Latin namezonesheight 10-15 yrsspring colorsummer colorfall colorleaf typetree shape ACER JAPONICUM 'EMMETT'S PUMPKIN' FULL MOON5-912-15org/over greendark greenorangePalmatumUprightACER PALMATUM...

Why Are My Hedge Plants Not Growing?

Do you have a hedge, whether recently or it is an established planting, and it just does not seem to grow? It seems stunted and stuck at the same size? When I go out to a...

What Plants Can Grow Up A Wall?

When considering accenting a wall with plants, keep in mind what type of wall you have and how long you want it to be accented by plant growth. Most vines can be trained up a wall, either growing...

How Close To The House Can I Plant A Japanese Maple?

There is a great variety of Japanese maples, with different shapes, heights, widths, and styles to choose from. I have seen, planted, and maintained Japanese maples in the landscape for...

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Toni has lived all over the country, using her Bachelor's degree in Plant and Soil Science, gardening and pet parenting, with her partner Doug and all-around mutt rescue, Jackson. They have faced challenges that each different area has presented and wish most to help you face your gardening and pet parenting challenges! Carpe diem!

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