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Companions For Drift Roses – Learn What To Plant With Drift Roses
A growing number of rose lovers are adding drift roses (by Star Roses) to their beds as companion plantings with their larger rose bushes and perennials. For more information on companion plants for drift roses, click here.
By Stan V. Griep
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Japanese Maple Companions – What To Plant With Japanese Maple Trees
They add elegance to any garden when planted alone, but if you are looking for companions for Japanese maples, you'll have many choices. Look to this article for some ideas of what to plant with Japanese maple trees.
By Teo Spengler
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Japanese Maple Care - Learn How To Grow A Japanese Maple Tree
Japanese maples are noted for their lacy, finely-cut leaves, brilliant fall color, delicate structure and the beautiful addition they make to the landscape.
By Jackie Carroll
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Zinnia Care - How To Grow Zinnia Flowers
Zinnia flowers are a colorful and long-lasting addition to the flower garden. When you learn how to plant zinnias for your area, you'll be able to add this popular annual to sunny areas. Click here for more info.
By Becca Badgett
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Hardy Roses To Grow: Types Of Roses That Are Hard To Kill
Are you looking for rose bushes that need minimal care for your garden? There are actually many hard to kill roses that can be easily grown with little to no effort. Learn about such rose bushes in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Flowering Shrubs And Bushes - Types Of Flowering Shrubs
Many flowering bushes and shrubs rely on their showy blossoms to capture all eyes. Not all flowering shrub varieties are up to the job though, so don’t just grab and go at the garden store. Instead, use the flowering shrubs list below that includes many of our very favorite selections.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is A Shrub Rose Bush: Learn About Different Shrub Roses
One part of the grand list of flowering shrubs is the shrub rose bush, which varies in height and width of spread much the same as other rose bushes. Learn more about them in this article.
By Stan V. Griep
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Planting Coral Bells: Tips For Growing The Coral Bells Plant In Your Garden
Coral bells, also known as heuchera, sport beautiful foliage and tall, spiky bright flowers. They're known for thriving in woodland areas.
By Nikki Tilley
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Japanese Weeping Maple Care: Tips For Growing Japanese Weeping Maples
Japanese weeping maple trees are among the most colorful and unique trees available for your garden. And, unlike regular Japanese maples, the weeping variety grows happily in warm regions. Click this article for additional information about Japanese weeping maples.
By Teo Spengler
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Japanese Snowball Care: Learn About Japanese Snowball Trees
Large Japanese snowball shrubs look like they could require a lot of maintenance, but caring for them is easy. With pure white flower clusters in spring, they're a favorite of pollinators.
By Teo Spengler
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Cold Hardy Japanese Maples: Selecting Japanese Maples For Zone 4 Gardens
Cold hardy Japanese maples are great trees to invite into your garden. However, if you live in zone 4, you'll have to take special precautions or consider container planting. If you are considering growing Japanese maples in zone 4, click here for tips.
By Teo Spengler
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Winter Protection For Azaleas: Caring For Azalea Shrubs In Winter
Preparing azalea shrubs for winter will ensure your plants are hale and hearty when temperatures rise in spring. Read this article for tips on suitable winter protection for azaleas. Click here for more information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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5 Viburnums With Showy White Flowers - Best Viburnums For Big White Blooms
Viburnum is a beautiful flowering shrub for the home landscape. Click here if you're interested in the most common varieties of viburnum with white flowers.
By Tonya Barnett
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Japanese Maple Tree Lifespan: How Long Do Japanese Maples Live
The Japanese maple is known for its small, delicate leaves with pointy lobes that spread outward like fingers on a palm. The lifespan of Japanese maple trees mostly depends on care and environmental conditions. Learn more in this article.
By Karen Boness
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Types Of Viburnum Plants: Choosing Varieties Of Viburnum For The Garden
There are over 150 species of viburnum, as well as countless cultivars of viburnum. With so many varieties of viburnum available, where do you even begin? Click this article to learn about some of the common viburnum varieties and what sets them apart.
By Liz Baessler
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Winterizing Heuchera Plants – Learn About Heuchera Winter Care
Although heuchera cold hardiness differs somewhat between varieties, proper care of heuchera in winter ensures that these colorful perennials are hale and hearty when spring rolls around. Learn about winterizing heuchera plants in the following article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Azalea Mulching Guidelines: What’s The Best Azalea Mulch
Their requirements are few, but azaleas do need moist soil. Mulching azalea bushes is one way to keep the humidity in the soil, but using mulch for azaleas helps the plants in other ways too. Click here for information about the best azalea mulch, and tips on how to mulch azaleas.
By Teo Spengler