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• Is the Beaujolais Bonnets a pincushion flower?

  Scabiosa ‘Beaujolais Bonnets’, has an unusual and interesting color; also called a pincushion flower! A mound of green foliage offers a wonderful contrast to the blooms from late spring through midsummer. These flowers also add a unique quality to fresh... Posted Nov 13 2009, 09:46 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Beaujolais Bonnets Scabiosa, butterfly plant, common questions answered, deadheading, hummingbird plant, perennial, pincushion flower, Scabiosa

• Is the True Blue Spiderwort ‘Blue Denim’ long blooming?

  With its true blue flowers, Spiderwort Blue Denim will provide a long-blooming flowering period. Each 1-2" wide, 3-petaled flower only lasts for one day, but the plants have lots of buds, extending the bloom time up to eight weeks! It will produce... Posted Nov 02 2009, 02:26 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Blue Denim Spiderwort, blue flowers, common questions answered, deadheading, long blooming, perennial, Spiderwort

• What is Dwarf Goat's Beard?

  Dwarf Goat's Beard is a perky little plant that grows anywhere, stays tidy, provides three-season interest, and it is absolutely unappealing to slugs! It prefers full sun or partial to full shade. At maturity, its height is about 12 to 16 inches tall... Posted Jul 22 2009, 09:28 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: astilbe, Bees, common questions answered. small plant, deadheading, Dwarf Goat's Beard, easy plant to grow, perennial

• How can I take care of my plants while I am on vacation?

  There are some good methods for extending the moisture availability for garden, house, and patio plants. The best way to care for your plants is by enlisting the help of a dependable neighbor. Offer to keep your neighbors plants watered while they are... Posted Feb 09 2009, 09:15 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: common questions answered, deadheading, house plants, mulching, patio plants, peat moss, vacation plant care

• Any hints on perennial care?

  As a whole, perennials are quite easy to care for, especially if they are located in the right location and thus receive the recommended amount of sunlight and the soil is suitable. Watering the perennial plants with a soaker hose or drip system will... Posted Jan 24 2009, 08:49 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: aster, common questions, deadhead, deadheading, drip irrigation, mulch, organic mulch, perennials, sapphire aster, soaker hose