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The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates.

Echinacea is a must have in every garden for butterflies and pollinators. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened cones may be visited by goldfinches or other birds that feed on...

Stems die back completely to the ground in winter, but new growth is slow to appear in spring, so be patient! An especially compact variety, this forms a medium-sized bushy mound of dark green leaves.

Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. This procedure, called deadheading, encourages the Coreopsis Moonbeam plant to produce new flowers, keeping your plant looking attractive throughout the season.

The large blooms of Alcea ‘Peaches ‘n Dreams' Hollyhock flower in the summer months. Alcea is a wonderful plant near the back of the border, working great along walls or fences.

Attractive in both cut and dried flower arrangements. Remove the old flowers of Achillea Strawberry Seduction as they become brown and unattractive. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens.

The flowers bloom from summer through fall. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. * Attracts hummingbirds * Looks great in containers * Provides spiky texture to your garden

Below Virginia many nurseries and landscapers plant year around, weather permitting. Hibiscus Lord Baltimore is valued for its showy late-summer display of enormous satiny blooms. The large red blooms of this native are truly something to behold.

Stems die back completely to the ground in winter, but new growth is slow to appear in spring, so be patient! Old stems can be pruned to the ground in mid spring. This procedure, called deadheading, encourages the Hibiscus Luna Red plant to produce new...

They are drought and heat tolerant with long-lasting magnificent displays of large daisies with coned centers. Echinacea Solar Flare is remarkable hybrid Coneflower that comes close to producing flowers in near-red.

Plants may repeat bloom throughout the summer. Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period. Blue Hill's smaller size makes it perfect for a border garden or container.

Then in the fall when the weather gets chilly, it turns an electric orange that sends shockwaves through the garden. But discerning designers have been using this subtle (and not so subtle, at the same time) beauty in designs for a while now.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

The best mulch for the plant is pea stone or gravel, which helps keep the plant clean and suppresses weeds without holding extra water. Well-known and loved for the showy, profuse, single, magenta blooms, spring-fall.

Stachys Big Ears is noted for its silver-green foliage which forms an attractive ground cover. Stachys Big Ears makes a great foliar accent as it is grown for its large, fuzzy, silver leaves.

Clusters of sky-blue stars in late spring. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. This is not to be rushed. Fall pruning, especially in colder climates, can result in a quick flush of new growth that prevents dormancy...

Echinacea Pow Wow Wild berry is a 2010 All-America Selection (AAS) winner. It typically grows in an upright clump to 2-3′ tall and to 1-1.5′ wide on sturdy, well-branched stems that do not need staking.

(native to woodland areas of eastern North America) in which the goal was to produce a dicentra with a compact and robust habit, long flowering period, blue-gray foliage and quality flower colors.

In June and July, ‘Angelina' has terminal clusters of star-shaped, vibrant yellow flowers. It also makes an excellent accent for plants with dark foliage. Site starter plants 8-12” apart for massing as a ground cover.

Ornamental Grass with Stately Purple Plumes Purple Fountain Grass, Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum', is an ornamental grass that is brilliant and beautiful year round. Now envision those leaves a deep burgundy color.

Plant patented. Cool season plant. It makes a great woodland ground cover and “spiller” for containers. Purple Dragon forms a spreading patch of small silver leaves with a green edge.

Consider planting rhizome at an angle to help combat potential crown rot problems which most often occur in poorly drained soils. Details: Excellent selection for shaded areas in the landscape, including borders, woodland gardens, shade gardens, wild...

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Add lime to acidic soils to adjust the soil pH. Best grown with regular and consistent moisture during the growing season. Prefers fertile, slightly alkaline, loose, somewhat gritty loams with good...

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. Astilbe are a popular choice for shady gardens, where they perform well if given a rich, moist soil and regular watering.

In warmer climates, cut it back in the spring before it begins to bud. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or base of the plant. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots to spread through the loose,...

Remove spent flowers after blooming. Each plant will flower for approximately 7-10 days. Color is brilliant and of even tone with a silky luster. An old standard that features very large, very fragrant, red double flowers.

Here's a plant that will be with you season after season! Nature Hills offers you large, well established 1 gallon plants. One of the Showiest Ferns! Autumn Fern, Dryopteris Erythrosora, is a plant that will provide a new color with every season! It is...