Shrubs

Shrubs and bushes act as wind breaks, privacy, and beauty in your garden. Learn which are best and how to grow them here.

Smooth Hydrangea

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Smooth Hydrangeas

Smooth hydrangeas are one of the more popular types of hydrangea grown each season. Their compact shrubby nature makes them ideal for areas where you may not want a fully grown, taller plant. In this article, coastal gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago outlines each step for planting, growing, and caring for smooth hydrangeas.

full sun lilac

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17 Different Lilac Varieties That Thrive in Full Sun

Lilacs are fantastic plants, but they are fairly notorius for their preference of the shade. But did you know there are some varieties that are a bit more sun tolerant than others? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through her favorite lilac varieties that can handle full sun conditions.

deadhead lilacs

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How to Deadhead Lilacs in 7 Simple Steps

Deadheading your lilacs can be one of the best ways to encourage their beautiful blooms. Getting the timing right on when to deadhead is important, but deadheading lilacs is a fairly straightforward process. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through 7 simple steps to deadhead your lilacs this season!

Hydrangea Kept Blue During Blooming Season

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6 Simple Steps For Keeping Your Hydrangeas Blue

Are you struggling to keep your hydrangeas blue this season? It actually all comes down to the type of hydrangea you own, and soil science. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea expert Jill Drago provides six simple steps for keeping those beautiful blue blooms!

Panicle Hydrangea in Garden

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Panicle Hydrangeas

Panicle hydrangeas are a garden favorite for a variety of reasons. Many home gardeners enjoy their ease of care, and heat tolerance. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago takes you through how to plant, grow, and care for Panicle Hydrangeas this season.

Hydrangea in Summer

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15 Tips For Summer Hydrangea Care This Season

Caring for your hydrangeas in the heat of the summer is a bit different than spring or fall, and quite the opposite of winter. You are likely dealing with higher temperatures, and less moisture, depending on where you live. In this article, coastal gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago shares her top tips for summer hydrangea care!

pink hydrangea

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16 Pink Hydrangea Varieties With Beautiful Bright Colors

If you are thinking of adding some pink hydrangeas to your garden this year, you might be confused on which varieties will look the best. There are a number of different varieties you can choose that will flower with beautiful pink blooms! In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago lists out the most popular pink hydrangea varieties you can grow this season!

rhododendrons

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Rhododendrons

Thinking of growing some rhododendrons in your garden this season but aren't sure where to start? These beautiful shrubs can really make just about any gardening space "pop" with color! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago takes you through each step of planting, growing and caring for rhododendrons in your garden this season!

Coleus Blanketing Garden

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Is Coleus an Annual, Biennial or Perennial Plant?

Want to start planting some coleus this season, but aren't sure if it's an annual, biennial, or perennial plant? The answers to these questions will largely depend on your geographic location. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner breaks down the life cycle of the coleus plant.

lilacs in containers

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14 Tips For Growing Beautiful Lilacs in Pots or Containers

If you are thinking of planting a lilac shrub in a pot or container, there are several important factors you'll need to remember for a successful planting. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through 14 of her top tips for growing lilacs in pots or containers this season!

hydrangea varieties

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71 Different Types of Hydrangea To Plant This Season

Thinking of planting some hydrangeas this season, but don't know where to start? There are many different types of hydrangea varieties you can plant in your garden. In this article, we take a look at some of our favotite hydrangea varieties, as well as the hardiness zones that they do the best in.

deer hostas

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Do Deer Eat Hostas? Will They Attract Deer to My Garden?

Are you thinking of planting some hostas this season, but want to make sure they won't end up as deer chow before you start? In this article, certified master gardener and hosta enthusiast Laura Elsner walks through what you can expect from your local deer population if you decide to start adding hostas to your garden this season.