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Nectarine: The Fuzzless Peach (5/05/26)

David Trinklein     

Read Time 6 MIN

A horticultural urban legend that has persisted over the years is that a nectarine is a cross between a peach and a plum. Such is not the case...learn more

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May Gardening Tips (4/30/26)

Donna Aufdenberg  |  Read Time 1 MIN

Growing season is here! Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of May...learn more

white flowers with yellow centers and long green leaves covered in frost

Heavenly Hellebores (4/06/26)

David Trinklein  |  Read Time 6 MIN

The hellebores are a group of low-maintenance, evergreen landscape perennials. They provide long-lasting, 'critter resistant' color in shady areas during late winter and early spring when few other plants are blooming...learn more

seedling in pot with APR in background

April Gardening Tips (3/28/26)

Donna Aufdenberg  |  Read Time 1 MIN

Growing season is around the corner! Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of April...learn more

whtie bushy flowers

Spirea: Workhorse Shrub in Modern Landscapes (3/09/26)

David Trinklein  |  Read Time 6 MIN

As planting season approaches, gardeners everywhere are contemplating ways to improve their landscapes. Spirea is a remarkably versatile, low-maintenance shrub prized for its graceful, arching, or compact forms, providing stunning, multi-season interest with vibrant foliage and delicate flowers...learn more

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March Gardening Tips (2/21/26)

Donna Aufdenberg  |  Read Time 1 MIN

It's warming up! Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of March...learn more

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Ficus: 2026 Houseplant of the Year (2/05/26)

David Trinklein  |  Read Time 10 MIN

Dubbed the 'House Plant of the Year,' Ficus is an incredibly diverse genus of plants that can provide tasty snacks, privacy as hedges, durable houseplants and even climbing vines. There's a Ficus for just about every need....learn more

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