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    December Garden Solutions

    Our experts have been getting questions in December about frost protection, watering in winter, and preparing for the upcoming arrival of bareroots. Read on for information to help you give your plants good care this month.

     

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    Living Christmas Trees

    Living Christmas trees are an excellent choice for those who want a tree for generations. Our living Christmas trees are an ideal height, are easy to care for, and best of all allow Christmas to be remembered for decades to come by planting it in your yard when the holiday is over.

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    Peach Leaf Curl on Fruit Tree

    November Garden Solutions

    For November, our experts are getting questions about plant care during the dormant season. Dormant care is all about prevention. Preventing diseases, insects and weeds from taking over next year is our task in winter. Dormant sprays, pruning, and adding mulch does so much to keep our plants healthy, and it all begins this month.

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    Orange Tree 'Cara Cara'

    Growing Citrus

    There is so much to appreciate about citrus trees. They are hardy, will thrive in challenging soils, can be grown in pots or directly in the ground, and are very generous with delicious fruit and a long harvest season. We have some growing tips to help you find success along the way. 
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    Winter root veggies

    Fall Veggie Garden

    You might be seeing some growth on those cool-season veggies you planted by seed or put in by plant. Now is the time to take a closer look to make sure they are doing well. We have some advice on thinning, fertilizing, and adjusting irrigation to meet the growing root zones. 

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    Camellia 'Yuletide'

    Cold-Hardy Shrub Combos

    As the weather cools, we look for shrubs that will thrive in colder temperatures. We have three cold-hardy shrub combinations for your yard. Winter never looked better!

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    Palo Verde tree yellow blooms

    Fall Is A Great Time For Planting Trees

    Fall is the perfect time to plant trees that will grow and provide beauty, shade, and enjoyment for many years to come. Why fall? Read on for our garden guru's list of five trees that are ideal for fall planting. 

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    Dew on lush green lawn

    Winter Lawn Care

    Lawn needs in winter are especially important for long term health and vigor. Our experts have advice for you on mowing, watering, and weed control so your lawn continues to look great all winter.

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    Starting Lawn From Seed In Fall

    Fall is the perfect time of year to begin a new lawn from seed. The air is cooler as the days get shorter, while the soil is still warm. This “sweet spot” of lower yet warm temperatures means new seedlings won’t burn, and warm soil gives us the best germination rates of the whole year. Read on for tips to grow the perfect lawn this fall. 

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