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Plant Hardy Mums in Spring, Not Fall

Mums are a tempting impulse buy in the fall, when they’re in full bloom at markets, grocery stores, garden centers and just about everywhere in between. Sure, you’ll get weeks of blooms from these colorful potted plants, but plant them in the garden in fall and they probably won’t come back again next year. The key to years of bold, late-season garden color is selecting the right mum variety and giving it time to get established in your [...]

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Earth Day, 2010: Plant a Tree!

Here at Spring Hill Nurseries, it’s not only our business to care about nature, it’s our passion. In celebration of Earth Day 2010, we thought it would be a good idea to present a little instructional video on how to plant a tree or small [...]

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The Fragrant Garden

There are so many fragrant plants to choose from, it can be daunting to narrow down your choices to ensure what you’ve selected will work well together. One of the easiest ways is to let the professionals do the work and get one of our pre-planned gardens. Last year I planted the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden, and now every time I step into the garden it takes my breath away. At least one of these aromatic plants is in bloom at any given time during the summer [...]

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Bulb, corm, rhizome, or tuber? What’s the difference?

I’m sure you’ve heard all these terms before, but the differences between them can be a bit confusing. So I’m going to talk about which is which, and what the differences are between bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and [...]

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Hellebore – An Early Favorite!

If you think hosta, astilbes, ferns and bleeding hearts are the only plants that will grow in your yard’s shady spots, think again! Shade-tolerant and super easy-to-grow, the hellebore is a gorgeous, deer-resistant alternative for your borders and woodland [...]

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