Category Archives: Sun Loving Plants

Information about plants that love sun–from selecting, to plantings, to general care.

Hydrangeas Galore!

Posted on August 11, 2011 by tedsgardens

I love hydrangeas simply because they produce massive amounts of long lastting beautiful flowers.  Even my husband agrees that they are a hard plant to beat (and that’s saying something)!  There are a ton of varieties but definitly ones that do better in … Continue reading →

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Summertime Succulents Part II

Posted on July 12, 2011 by tedsgardens

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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Lovely Lilies!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by tedsgardens

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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Colorful Coneflowers

Posted on May 15, 2011 by tedsgardens

Over the last several years, our garden center has had a huge demand for all the cool new varieties of Coneflowers that are out there.  Just the names alone are enough to make me want to buy them—Pink Poodle, Mac … Continue reading →

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Part III of New Plants for 2011 at Ted Lare Garden Center

Posted on May 8, 2011 by tedsgardens

 The Coralbells Autumn Leaves variety has pink and red leaves that are accented by tan hues through the summer months.  The leaves turn a blazing ruby-red in fall. Plant is part shade to full shade.   Add some red-hot color … Continue reading →

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Part II of New Plants for 2011 at Ted Lare Garden Center

Posted on May 5, 2011 by tedsgardens

 The Chinese Ground Orchid is a gorgeous addition to any garden.  It is grown from a bulb and has papery green leaves and purple to pinkish orchid like flowers in that appear in mid Spring.  It does best in part … Continue reading →

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