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Tuscan Sun Sunflower
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / Quart Container

Growing only 15-“-20” tall (most ox-eyes grow to 3'-4') this little daisy covers itself in sunshine-yellow flowers with orange-gold centers all summer. Thriving in almost any soil – even poor, infertile soils – this is a tough cookie that will...

Average

    • Botanical Name: Heliopsis 'Tuscan Sun'
    • Moisture: Average
    • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    • Brand: Proven Winners
    • Soil Type: Average
    • Mature Spread: 2 - 3 feet
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Blue Oat Grass
    Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

    Why not try one today! * Colorful evergreen foliage * Deer resistant * Fast growing * Drought resistant * Urban tolerant Tan panicles of blooms create an airy, fountain-like impression for an elegant display in any setting.
    • Foliage: Metallic Blue
    • Mature Spread: 20 - 24 inches
    • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
    • Botanical Name: Helictotrichon sempervirens
    • Flower Color: Golden Wheat Color
    • Soil Type: Well Drained
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Desert Plains Grass
    Prices start at : 29.95 USD / Quart Container

    It is easy to grow and needs at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. It tolerates drought, is easy to grow, and is deer resistant. Once this ornamental grass is established, it takes on the heat, humidity, and punishing sun effortlessly.
    • Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains'
    • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    • Flower Color: Mauve
    • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
    • Mature Spread: 3 - 4 feet
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Dwarf Fountain Grass
    Prices start at : 29.95 USD / #2 Container range: 1.2 - 1.8 gallons (5 - 8 liters)

    Dwarf Fountain prefers full sun and well drained-soils. The mature flowers last until winter freezes shatter the seed heads! It is only 2' tall. Ornamental Grasses are gaining in popularity all over the U.S. due to their undemanding nature and long lasting,...
    • Flower Color: White with Copper Tint
    • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
    • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
    • Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
    • Mature Height: 1 - 2 feet
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    All About Dahlias
    A 5-20-20 or similar fertilizer is good for dahlias.• Dig the planting hole about six inches deep and backfill it with peat moss and soil so that the tuber is just about two to four inches below the soil surface.
    California
    El Segundo
    Bloom Sequence for Perennials
    An even better way, I have found, is to keep handy a camera that gives you a visible date on each photo. For instance, if you are looking for plants to use in a complementary color scheme of yellow and purple, yellow-flowered yarroware a classic combination...
    California
    El Segundo
    Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender
    Prices start at : 79.95 USD / 1 pcs

    Order yours today. You can even grow the herb in your home and use the stems in therapeutic baths or homemade potpourri. You'll certainly love the way it smells, but you'll love the way your Lavender Pyramid looks too.
    • Mature Width: 1-2 ft.
    • Spacing: 2 ft.
    • Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Peace Lily
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 pcs

    Unlike other more sensitive plants this lily will flourish, even when neglected. This indoor plant is extremely versatile and can fit anywhere. Peace Lilies or ‘Peace Plants' are excellent choices for the home or office because they are low maintenance...
    • Drought Tolerance: Moderate
    • Spacing: 6-8 ft.
    • Growth Rate: Slow
    • Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    What\'s That Bug? Dynastes tityus, the Eastern Hercules Beetle.
    While they are not considered endangered, it is still a good idea to leave a wild spot in your garden for them to live. Chances are, they will be happiest in the compost heap. Raccoons and skunks find them particularly tasty, so they might be attracted...
    California
    El Segundo
    Night Blooming Flowers and the Areas They Grow Best In
    Once you consider these factors, you can choose to plant a night garden or simply disperse them between your daytime bloomers for a 24 hour display. Many gardeners spend endless hours deciding which plants will thrive in their yard, where they have full...
    California
    El Segundo
    What\'s that Bug? Actias luna; the Luna Moth
    Pesticides can kill your little Lunas before they have a chance to grow up. Another important thing is to leave some leaf litter and mulch so that the cocoons are undisturbed. This is known as phototaxis.
    California
    El Segundo
    What\'s That Bug? Calosoma scrutator; the Fiery Searcher
    The adults also have strong mandibles and can give a respectable nip if mis-handled, but they have no venom and the bite is harmless. There will be fewer pests that you'll have to deal with if you do.
    California
    El Segundo
    20 Species of Wildflower Seeds
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 25.95 USD / 1 Pound Sack

    Without a doubt, this is the ultimate low-priced, no-hassle wildflower seed mix available anywhere! The “Burst of Bloom” Wildflower Seed Mix is not only aptly named, but it's affordably priced too! We formulated this mix specifically for the wildflower...
    • Approx. Seeds/Pound: 321,930
    • Annual/Perennial: 50% Annual / 50% Perennial
    • Light Requirements: Sun
    • Ships: Year Around
    • Number of Species: 20
    • Prefers full sun exposure; Suitable for ALL USDA Zones.: Yes
    North Carolina
    Arden
    What\'s that Bug? The Family Asilidae; Robber Flies
    This series of articles will help identify some of the most unusual ones and give you a peek into their lives (That's why it is called the Hanging Thief) And while they are not a threat to humans, they can deliver a painful bite if mishandled, so let...
    California
    El Segundo
    What\'s that Bug? Chauliognathus pensylvanicus: the Soldier Beetle
    This series of articles will help identify some of the most unusual ones and give you a peek into their lives This makes them highly un palatable.Both of these beetles are beneficial predators and excellent pollinators.
    California
    El Segundo
    What\'s That Bug? Sphex ichneumoneus: The Great Golden Digger Wasp
    Its peaceful attitude and pest hunting nature, make it a beautiful helper that requires simply a bare spot of dirt, and a healthy population of grasshoppers. They are quite identifiable by their bright orange bodies, black tipped abdomen, and the golden...
    California
    El Segundo
    What\'s That Bug? Arilus cristatus, the Wheel Bug
    All in all, they are an excellent representation of what a Steampunk insect would look like, or possibly something from 60 million years ago. There is only one generation a year and new wheel bugs hatch out each spring from eggs that have overwintered.
    California
    El Segundo
    Northwind Switch Grass
    Prices start at : 55.95 USD / #2 Container range: 1.2 - 1.8 gallons (5 - 8 liters)

    Prairie Proud The Switch Grass 'Northwind', Panicum virgatum 'Northwind', is a very erect form and tolerates some snow load. This grass makes excellent background plants, and since this grass tolerates moist soils, it is a fine choice for water gardens...

    Yellow

      • Mature Spread: 2 - 3 feet
      • Fall Color: Yellow
      • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
      • Soil Type: Well Drained
      • Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
      • Flower Color: Yellow
      Nebraska
      Omaha
      Porcupine Grass
      Prices start at : 29.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

      Clumps may be divided every 3 years or so in early spring. This grass has a rigid, upright habit and stiff, pointed leaf blades, some of which stick out at angles like porcupine quills.
      • Flower Color: White
      • Growth Rate: Fast
      • Mature Height: 6 - 8 feet
      • Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
      • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
      Nebraska
      Omaha
      Propagating Night Blooming Cereus: How To Take Night Blooming Cereus Cuttings
      This is where plant cells are youngest and easiest to influence.Let the cuttings callus in a warm dry location for up to 2 weeks. Is one of the easiest cactus from which to take cuttings.
      Ohio
      Willoughby
      Blushing Beauties - Pink varieties of Zantedeschia aethiopica
      Under cover, such as in a greenhouse they perform superbly, while outdoors in containers they merely need fleecing or other protection from light frosts and taking inside during those longer freezes.
      California
      El Segundo
      St John\'s Wort Pumpkin (Hypericum)
      Prices start at : 42.95 USD / 3 Gal

      A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. We recommend feeding your St John's Wort Pumpkin in the very early spring and again in mid summer after all new growth has...
      Maryland
      Bowie
      Maiden Grass
      Prices start at : 29.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

      The flowers are white fan-shaped plumes in fall that extend above the foliage. Planting too early in the spring may cause the roots to rot. Cut back the previous year's growth before growth starts to appear in early spring.
      • Foliage: Silvery Green
      • Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
      • Mature Height: 4 - 6 feet
      • Flower Color: White
      • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
      Nebraska
      Omaha
      Heuchera Autumn Bride
      Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 1 GAL

      Heuchera Autumn Bride is a super tough plant for dry shade. Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting plants. Remove the old flowers of Heuchera Autumn Bride as they become brown and unattractive.
      Maryland
      Bowie
      Chiltepin -Hot dried peper
      Price : CALL

      Glabriusculum is a variety of Capsicum annuum that is native to southern North America and northern South America. Chiltepin pepper seeds are a perennial shrub that usually grows to a height of around 1 m (3.3 ft), but sometimes reaches 3 m (9.8 ft) and...
      Maricopa
      Tempe
      What\'s That Bug? The Argiope Aurantia, or Writing Spider
      She attaches it to a corner of her web and can have as many as three or four of these cases in a season. Her presence lets me know that my landscape is a living, breathing entity. My Argiopes are all named Cindy.
      California
      El Segundo
      What\'s that Bug? The Elephant Stag Beetle; Lucanus elaphus
      From the miracle of the Monarch butterfly that migrates to Mexico each autumn, to the fireflies that light up summer evenings with their special flashing glow, we all have a favorite.
      California
      El Segundo
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