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As busy gardeners, we know the more that gets done in fall, the easier spring will be. Get as much done this fall to lessen the load. Don’t worry. There will be a plethora of| Blooming Backyard
Extravagant in bountiful blossoms, Echinacea is an herbaceous perennial prized for being strong and beautiful. An easy-going, bee and butterfly magnet, Echinacea is on the must-grow list of gorgeous native perennials. Echinacea, or coneflower, has| Blooming Backyard
Floral gardens are appreciated for their visuals. Striking colors, delicate blooms, and intricate patterns - it’s not hard to understand why. But the ideal garden should excite all the senses, not just the one. Scent| Blooming Backyard
Create a pink-themed garden with these 21 most beautiful pink perennials. When it comes to flowers, it does not get any prettier than pink! Impressively, pink also brings nature in. A color this attractive to| Blooming Backyard
Easy going, low-maintenance, gorgeous, and long living. Perennials that stand the test of time are all the above. These undemanding perennial plants are a perfect way to begin establishing a legacy of blooming gardens. Create| Blooming Backyard
Imagine stepping outside into your garden on a mellow summer morning and finding yourself engulfed in a sea of color while waves of fragrance tickle your senses. The gentle breeze in the air trickles through| Blooming Backyard
Living in a wildlife corridor, I’m in a high-traffic deer zone. There are many reasons to avoid attracting wild animals to our gardens and blooming backyards. Not only are deer destructive in the vegetable and| Blooming Backyard
Deadheading spent and faded blooms is a simple way to enhance your garden’s flower power. Removing finished flowers involves a clever bit of trickery. Naturally, a plant’s sole purpose in life is to reproduce. It| Blooming Backyard