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Flowers
•July 31, 2017•

ARGYRANTHEMUM – MARGUERITE DAISIES

Argyranthemum – a delightful annual flower with daisy-like blooms in cheery springtime colours. In addition to its pretty blooms, argyranthemum has dark green, ferny foliage and grows in a tidy mound, adding lots of garden interest even if it doesn’t have any flowers on it. Like most flowers in the daisy family, this one attracts...
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•July 31, 2017•

PANSY & VIOLA TIME

Pansies and violas are in their prime right now. When winter gardens are becoming a little drab, the pretty faces of pansies and violas abound to add a vibrant splash of colour.  They come from the ancient Viola species which has more than five hundred species. The name pansy is derived from the French word...
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•May 17, 2017•

FLOWERING ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS LEND FINESSE TO THE GARDEN

As much as trees and shrubs create the framework of every garden, it’s the colourful low growing annuals and perennials that add the grace and elegance to the overall scene. These plants reflect the seasonal changes and assist in creating excitement and theatre in outdoor living areas. Flowers are the essence or the heart of...
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•October 24, 2016•

HYDRANGEAS – PROLIFIC BLOOMERS

Hydrangeas, or Christmas roses, as they are affectionately referred to, are not only easy to grow, but are also quite hardy and resistant to most pests and diseases.  Most hydrangeas fare best when planted in dappled or partial shade. They will grow well under trees and along the west side of your home, where they...
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