Tips For Beautiful Summer Blooms
We asked local rosarian, Charlotte from the Sierra Foothills Rose Society to give us her best tips for rose care. Here are her top tips for maintaining your rose bushes all summer long.
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6 Sensational Container Recipes for Shade
Jeremy, Plant Guru at our Sacramento location, has created six recipes for beautiful shade containers to inspire your creativity. And, he has a few tips for care and planting success.
Non-Invasive Grasses
Most ornamental grasses are prime in summer and a perfect fit for our region. But before you start shopping, read through our list for commonly-known invasive grasses, along with our recommendations for substitutes. In addition, we've provided additional options that just look great in any landscape.
Dog-Friendly Plant List
Help keep your furry friends out of harm’s way by incorporating plants into their environment that are non-toxic. Read on for the list of some of our favorites.
Although the plants listed are known to be non-toxic to dogs by the ASPCA, we strongly discourage allowing your pet to eat any plant regardless of its toxicity level. Visit the ASPCA website at www.aspca.org for details.
Although the plants listed are known to be non-toxic to dogs by the ASPCA, we strongly discourage allowing your pet to eat any plant regardless of its toxicity level. Visit the ASPCA website at www.aspca.org for details.
Easy and Stylish
Houseplants have made a resurgence because of their versatility as part of home decor. Incorporate houseplants into your design with confidence. We've narrowed down a long list of our favorites for beginners or the absent-minded gardener.
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Grasses for the Masses
Have you considered adding ornamental grasses to your landscape? With so many varieties to choose from, you can select your favorites for container gardens and beds. Take a look at a few of our recommendations.
Red, White & Bloom Pot-Ups
Celebrate the Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day holidays with one of our colorful container recipes. Plant one of these or cook up your own blend of fillers, spillers and thrillers in your favorite pot. Make sure grouped plants have the same light and water requirements.
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DIY Landscape Design
Rebecca, of Studio Plumb, embarked on a journey of DIY landscape design as a guest participant of the One Room Challenge. Rebecca is an interior designer in the Sacramento area. She has an eye for design, color, texture, and lines. But landscape design is something she had not tackled before.
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Plants For Pollinators
Designing a garden for pollinators? Read on for a few tips and a list of some of our favorite plants for pollinators, grouped by bloom time.
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