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Water-wise Gardening

There are several strategies to help maintain success in the garden even during periods of drought or extreme heat in our gardening zone. Blue Grass recommends the following steps to achieve garden sustainability when things start to heat up. Also consider planting some of the plants in the attached list in some of the hot […]

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Perennial Maintenance

Watering & Fertilizing Perennials will require regular watering to become established. Water as needed the first two weeks, fertilize with a transplanter or all-purpose fertilizer and monitor needs throughout the first season. Additional Maintenance Deadhead as needed so energy goes to root growth first year; the following year it can be allowed to go to […]

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Planting Perennials

Perennials are available throughout the growing season, starting in early spring from seeds, bulb, or rhizome form, to potted perennials by early April (most years). New or newly grown perennials should be planted after all danger of frost is gone in the spring. Perennials are adaptable but should be planted in preferred soil and location […]

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Tips for Success

Tips for Success Choosing the right plant for the right place There is so much versatility and choice when it comes to choosing perennials for your garden. They play a huge part in creating a colourful and interesting garden design. Knowing your growing zone, soil and drainage requirements, desired level of maintenance, water availability, sun […]

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Perennials 101

By Definition A perennial is an herbaceous plant that lives for two years or more if hardy in your growing zone. Perennials can live for many years, unless categorized as a short-lived perennial, one that only lives 3 to 5 years. A biennial is a flowering plant that takes two years to complete its life […]

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