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Deer Resistance

September 23, 2013

A common problem that we face in the landscape are deer.  They seem to want to eat everything in sight, and that includes your beautiful trees, shrubs and
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Plant of the Week – Japanese Stewartia

September 23, 2013

A beautiful 4 season tree!  The Stewartia is not a well known tree in this area, and it should be used more often.  It prefers an acidic soil, and a slightly
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Drought Tolerant Plant Material

September 18, 2013

If you don't have irrigation, and don't want to spend your time watering plant material all of the time, use plant material that will tolerate drought once
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Plant Material and Your Pet

September 18, 2013

Dogs are curious creatures.  If you have a pet that is frequently chewing on your plant material, or that digs a lot in the yard, you may want to consult a
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Growing and Incorporating Vines Into Your Landscape

September 18, 2013

Vines can be a wonderful addition to any landscape. Not all vines will grow on a house without support.  This particular vine will root into a tree, brick or
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Plant of the Week – Ginkgo biloba

September 17, 2013

Ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree, is a unique species of tree with no close living relatives. The ginkgo is a living fossil, very similar to fossils
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Plant Tags… Should You Trust Them?

September 17, 2013

For the most part, yes, they are a great guide to see if a plant will work in your landscape...... although, keep in mind that when looking at potential size, it can
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Spruce Trees’ Crop of Cones

September 17, 2013

The effect of last summer’s (2012) record-setting heat and drought is still being expressed by many trees throughout Michigan. A short drive around most parts of
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Plant of the Week – Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’

September 12, 2013

Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' This beautiful fall blooming perennial has an airy, graceful look about it.  Growing 3-6' tall when in flower, the blooms appear high
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Plant of the Week – Oak Leaf Hydrangea ‘Pee Wee’

September 12, 2013

Oak Leaf Hydrangea 'Pee Wee' This cultivar is a dwarf variety of oak leaf hydrangea.  Pee-Wee features white flowers that fade to pink, beautiful burgundy fall
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