Category Archives: Summer Plants

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Summertime Succulents Part II

So now that you know all about Succulents, it is time to put your creativity to work.  The endless varieties of textures, colors, and shapes make succulents an ideal creative component to almost any gardening project.  Here are a few of … Continue reading

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Summertime Succulents

One my favorite trends in gardening in recent years has been the use of succulents in container gardens.  Succulents are ideal for container combinations because they come in a wide variety of colors, textures, and leaf shapes and sizes. Their fleshy leaves, stems and roots store … Continue reading

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Peonies with Pizazz

If you love peonies as much as I do, you will go crazy for the Itoh peonies we have in the garden center right now.  The blooms are so large and pretty I found myself perusing the grounds daily to check … Continue reading

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Lovely Lilies!

Asiatic and Oriental Lilies are in full bloom right now and they are quite lovely, in every way.  They come in a wide array of heights and fantastically bright bold colors.  Some varieties are extremely fragrant and they also make excellent … Continue reading

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New Plants for 2011 at Ted Lare Garden Center

We always get excited at the garden center when new plants arrive at the store.  The staff gathers around the delivery truck like complete plant geeks, ooh-ing and ahh-ing over the latest additions to the garden center.  Sometimes we’ll even … Continue reading

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