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We’re sharing our best tips, tricks, projects, resources and inspiration to help you achieve landscape & gardening success.

The Shade Garden

Deb May 15, 2021

We have many hosta gardens at home, some with all hostas, others with a few ferns mixed in, my garden gnomes stand guard over my miniature hostas and others are planted in with shrubs and boulder accents. One of our favorite island garden beds is right on the edge of

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Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

Deb February 27, 2014

This standout little hosta makes a statement in your hosta garden.  A small plant – reaching only 10 inches high by 24 inches wide, the leaves are cupped and are of heavier substance.  A beautiful gold centered inside surrounded by a dark green margin it will produce near white flowers

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Autumn Frost Hosta and First Frost

Deb June 6, 2013

This week, I’m selecting First Frost and Autumn Frost Hosta.  These plants almost glow in the dark during the spring.  I have both and there’s absolutely no mistaking who they are. They each have yellow margins – Autumn Frost’s margins are slightly wider, and both will fade over time to

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Hostas – Blue Hawaii and Dancing Queen

Deb May 30, 2013

After such a long, long winter – and the spring that wasn’t – the colors in the hosta sales area are amazing.  This week – I’m featuring Blue Hawaii and Dancing Queen. Blue Hawaii – This plant has been out on the market place for many years, but when going

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