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2020 Pantone color of the year

1/15/2020

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Pictured from left to right, top to bottom:
Kabloom Blue Calibrachoa, Victoria Blue Salvia, High Tide Blue Ageratum, Delphina Dark Blue/White Bee Delphinium, Kauai Deep Blue Torenia, Summer Nights Delphinium, Matrix Blue Blotch Pansy, Regatta Mix Lobelia, Lupini Blue Lupinus, Tuscany Blue Verbena
Pantone's color of the year for 2020 is classic blue! Blue has long been considered the world's most popular color, even though it's the rarest occurring pigment found in nature. In fact, blue flowers are seen on only 10 percent of flowering plants on Earth! Here are some blue flowers that we are growing for our trendy gardeners this year!


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5 tips for watering plants

3/8/2019

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1. water in the morning

Watering in the morning when the soil is cooler will help the plant sufficiently supply themselves with water before the day's heat. By doing this, less water evaporates than it would in the heat of the day. Also, if you happen to over water, this gives the plant time to dry off in the warm sun throughout the day.

2. focus on the root zone

Ensure you are giving the plant enough water that it will reach to the bottom of the roots. Remember that it's the roots that need water, not the leaves.
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3. only water when needed

Water less often, but thoroughly. Too much water can be just as damaging to the plant as too little. Watering one to two times per week is usually sufficient for a flower bed.

4. water at the base of the plant

Be careful not to get the leaves or blooms wet when watering. Wet leaves can develop burn marks and become diseased leaves. Getting the blooms wet will result in water spots or knocked off petals.

5. Use proper Watering tools

We do not recommend watering your plants with a bucket. This will lead to overwatering and it is difficult to water just the roots with a bucket. We recommend a hose long enough to reach your furthest area of your garden, a spray nozzle with different settings, and a watering can with a long spout.  A spray hose comes in handy for many reasons. Use the misting setting when you have fresh soil covering seeds. During sprouting or with mature plants use a setting to localize more efficiently. A watering can with a long spout will help you target the root areas without watering the blooms or leaves.
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4 things to consider before shopping for flowers for your containers

12/3/2018

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1. Consider colors

Before you begin shopping for plants, pick out the color or color scheme you would like to incorporate in your container keeping in mind the color of the container and the background. For instance, if you have a black container and a dark background you may want to choose bright colors to stand out against the dark container and background like we did with the container to the right.
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2. Consider sunlight

You also want to consider the amount of sunlight your container will be getting each day. For example, if your container will be sitting under a covered front porch that does not get much sunlight you will want to look for plants that require shade. If your container is sitting by your pool and will be getting the sunlight all day you want to look for flowers that take full sun such as a Zinnia.

3. Consider water

Consider how much water your flowers are going to get. Do you have an automatic sprinkler that will be watering your flowers everyday? If so, look for flowers that tolerate wet conditions such as a Coleus. Will your flowers be in the hot sun all day? You may want to consider looking for drought tolerant flowers such as a Vinca.
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​4. Consider size of container

The size of your container will help you determine how many plants you will need. If I am working with a round container I like to use an odd number of plants to keep the arrangement looking round like the container. Listed below is the amount of plants I usually use with their respective container sizes. Note that this can vary depending on the kind of plants you get. For example, some plants fill out a lot more than others and need much more room to grow such as a Petunia. Also, keep in mind if you are buying packs of plants you will need to buy more to fill up your container. Packs are smaller plants and will not fill out nearly as fast because most are sprayed with a growth regulator called B-NINE that stunts the growth of plants. Some greenhouses (not us) will do this to regulate the size of the plant making it easier to transport and to extend the shelf life of the plants. 
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4" - 6" container: 1 plant
8" - 10" container: 3 plants
12" - 14" container: 5 plants
16" - 18" container: 7 - 9 plants
20" - 22" container: 11 - 13 plants
24" - 26" container: 15 - 17 plants

Again this is just a general guideline to get you started. The number of plants you put in your container is completely up to you!

​Now get out your green thumb, get your hands dirty, and have some fun!
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7 mosquito repelling Plants

11/26/2018

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There's nothing more frustrating than that all too familiar buzzing followed by the itchy prick of a mosquito while you're trying to enjoy an evening outdoors. Here's a list of 7 plants that can be used to repel these pesky insects.

1. Marigolds

This easy-to-grow annual emits a smell that deters mosquitoes. Not only do they keep away mosquitoes, but they also deter aphids, thrips, whiteflies, Mexican bean beetles, squash bugs, and tomato hornworms.
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2. basil

According to a 2009 research study, basil is effective in repelling mosquitoes as well as killing mosquito larvae.
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3. Lavender

Carbon dioxide is one of the most pleasant scents for female mosquitoes and Lavender happens to be the furthest away from the smell of carbon dioxide that we can get.
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4. peppermint

While most humans are refreshed by the smell of peppermint, most insects, particularly mosquitoes and fleas, despise the smell.
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5. rosemary

Rosemary's woody scent keeps away mosquitoes as well as cabbage moths and carrot flies.
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6. sage

The burning of sage is a long-performed cleansing ritual to promote healing and clear spiritual energy. Today, many also use the burning of sage for the purification of insects.
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7. ageratum

Ageratum produces an aroma that mosquitoes don't like while also luring in more appealing visitors like butterflies and hummingbirds.
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