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Redbud tree planting & care guide
Discover the beauty of the Eastern redbud tree, a beloved garden favorite with stunning purple-pink blooms and unique heart-shaped leaves.
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American dogwood tree growing guide
Here’s how you can add healthy dogwood trees to your landscape. The dogwood tree, also known as flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) isn’t just a striking tree; it’s deeply rooted in the history and landscapes of eastern North America. Native to USDA zones 5 through 9 and celebrated for its stunning spring blooms and vibrant fall
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Loropetalum: Ultimate guide to the Chinese Fringe Flower
Discover the captivating beauty of Loropetalum chinense. Learn about its spidery blooms, rich foliage, and year-round visual interest.
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Fall shrub care and ornamental tree tips
Prepare your shrubs for winter with these essential fall care tips. From pruning to fertilizing, every shrub can thrive all year round.
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17 Best shade trees to plant in northeastern NC (zones 7b/8a)
Discover the importance of shade trees in maintaining a cool and comfortable yard. Find out how to create a shady spot in your landscape.
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What plants benefit from a late winter pruning?
Which plants will benefit from a late winter pruning, and which two are critical to avoid? This post explains the whys and how to prune.
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Juniper: A lovely evergreen for your landscape plan
The juniper shrub is a lovely, evergreen species that will add color and texture to your landscape design. Learn how to care for them.
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Bradford Pear Trees: Why you should avoid planting them
Bradford Pear trees may be lovely in the springtime. But they are not a North American species – here’s why you should avoid them.
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10 North American native species trees to plant
North American native species trees offer beauty and need little care – and protect local pollinators and mammals. Learn our ten favorites.
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Evergreen Shrubs: 10 gorgeous options for year-round foliage
Evergreen shrubs are an excellent way to bring color to your landscape design all year long. Check out our ten favorite picks to try.
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Azalea Bushes: A guide to growing and caring for beautiful flowering shrubs
Azalea bushes (rhodedendron) are one of the most gracious welcomes you can give your friendly springtime pollinators. We teach you how.
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Apple Trees: How to plant, grow, and maintain
Apple trees are an excellent feature for any backyard garden or someone who wants to increase self-sufficiency. Here’s how to grow them.
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When’s the best time to plant trees in northeastern North Carolina?
When is the best season to plant trees in Northeastern North Carolina? Here are the best times and which trees you should plant during each.
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Crepe Myrtle: The ultimate guide to growing a southern beauty
Crepe myrtle is a favorite landscaping trees here in eastern North Carolina. Learn all there is to know about how to plant and care for them.
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Pecan Trees: Lovely for the landscape and a bountiful nut harvest
Read how you can grow pecan trees in eastern North Carolina. They’re a beauty for landscaping and to reap a bounty of southern-favorite nuts.
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