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	Know Your Plants – Annual vs. Perennial - a balanced combination is the secret to creating a landscape that looks fresh and colorful through every season - Learn the differences between annual and perennial plants and how to decide which type of plant is best for your gardening needs. View Article »
	Choosing Perennials for a Bloom-filled Summer - bring color to your garden - Choose a mix of perennial plants that begin blooming at different times for a continuous vibrant display all season long. View Article »
	Five Extra-Long-Blooming Perennials - enjoy flowers all summer - Discover these five perennial plants that bloom over an exceptionally long season. Better yet, they’ll return to provide a reliable source of color and beauty year after year. View Article »
	Dividing Perennials - keep ‘em healthy and spread the beauty - Energize your perennials and gain more of them by following these simple guidelines for dividing them. View Article »
	Fall Gardening Tips - a handy list of tips and tasks to get your garden ready for winter - All of the information you need to put your landscape to rest for the winter. View Article »
	10 Perennial Shade Plants with Fabulous Foliage - no flowers or full sun needed - Foliage shapes, textures and colors can transform shady spaces just as much as flowers. Read on to learn about 10 perennial shade-loving plants with great looking leaves. View Article »
	Tidying the Autumn Garden -get a jump start on next spring! - A thorough fall cleanup will get your garden off to a great start when spring arrives. Here’s a list of ideas for planning your fall garden “wrap up” and changes you might want to start thinking about now, that will result in an even better garden next season. View Article »
	Garden Hacks – How to Garden During Drought When water resources are scarce, follow these seven water-saving measures to limit your water usage, but allow you to continue enjoying a garden. View Article »
	5 Alternatives to a Traditional Lawn - never mow again - For reasons of aesthetics, expense, or the desire to live in a more eco-friendly way, homeowners are ditching their traditional turf lawns and turning to alternatives. This article lays out five of the most popular. View Article »
	Grow Your Own Wildflower Patch - take a walk on the wild(flower) side - Seven easy steps for creating your own bed, or even a meadow, packed with native wildflowers. The perfect way to attract birds, bees and other beneficial insects. View Article »