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Silverleaf Hydrangea
Silverleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea radiata) is one of our finest native hydrangeas. Though indigenous to the Southern Appalachians, it can grow from USDA Zones 4 to 9, but protection from sun is needed in warmer regions. Its white, flat-topped clusters of flowers last through the summer months ... > > read article
Silverleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea radiata) is one of our finest native hydrangeas. Though indigenous to the Southern Appalachians, it can grow from USDA Zones 4 to 9, but protection from sun is needed in warmer regions. Its white, flat-topped clusters of flowers last through the summer months ... > > read article
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Grow a Patriot’s Garden
Growing a red, white and blue garden is as American as apple pie. There are so many all-American holidays; we have plenty of reasons to celebrate in the good old summertime. Flag Day is on June 14, but the best of all reasons for celebrating is the Fourth of July ... > > read article
Growing a red, white and blue garden is as American as apple pie. There are so many all-American holidays; we have plenty of reasons to celebrate in the good old summertime. Flag Day is on June 14, but the best of all reasons for celebrating is the Fourth of July ... > > read article
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Natives Can Be Neat
Incorporating native plants into your garden doesn’t mean that the space will look wild and messy. Here are some neat natives to add for a sophisticated pop of color and texture ... > > read article
Incorporating native plants into your garden doesn’t mean that the space will look wild and messy. Here are some neat natives to add for a sophisticated pop of color and texture ... > > read article
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