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A great spring garden actually begins in the fall! Here’s a recap of the questions you asked Brent this past April, and what you can do this fall for a better garden in spring of 2021.

It’s the season of giving, and by now, we’re all searching for the perfect gifts to fill our shopping lists. Yet, there’s something a little impersonal about scraping elbows with the holiday crowds in the malls and big-box stores. Furthermore, it can be challenging to come up with gift ideas that won’t simply add more junk to our recipients’ homes! By choosing to give plants, you can avoid the masses of Christmas shoppers while giving a gift that will genuinely add to your loved one’s life.    Giving the Gift of Plants for Christmas There’s a bit of an art...

Care & Maintenance of Summer-Flowering Bulbs & Perennials  By: Brent Heath, Co-owner, Brent & Becky’s   We’re in the peak of summer blooming right now, and you may be beginning to wonder what to do with your summer flowers when they are finished blooming. Well, to make it a little simpler, let’s walk through some of the most common bulbs and perennials and discuss what we can do to make the most of them this year and for years to come!   Agastache Also known as Mexican Hyssop, Agastache is a fantastic pollinator plant, drawing in many different pollinators to the...

One of the rarest colors found in the gardening world, blue flowers are a marvel to behold. Blue is a pure, vibrant, and relaxing tone that calms the mind and adds a cool sense of depth to our landscapes. Plus, it’s the perfect contrast to the sunny and warm hues that abound. If you’re looking to bring some blue to your garden this season, here are some of the bulbs to look at:   Agapanthus Also known as African Lilies, Agapanthus offers gorgeous globes of long, tubular blooms that are absolute stunners from mid-spring to early fall. While most of...