Category Archives: Landscape/Gardening Decor

Another Great Pumpkin Story

Posted on October 4, 2015 by natureisnurture

Originally Posted 10/25/2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Pumpkin Pumpkins on a doorstep, along flowerbeds and in autumn scenes provide an instant fall feel to any yard or landscape come September and October. (Even when it is 87 degrees outside as it is today in … Continue reading →

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October is the Month for Acorns

Posted on September 27, 2015 by natureisnurture

October is THE month for acorns. Depending on where you live, most of the acorns from your oak trees may have already dropped. In the warmer climates, acorns are just now beginning to mature and fall. Regardless, whether you are … Continue reading →

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Preparing our Gardens for Fall

Posted on September 15, 2015 by natureisnurture

I bet I know what you were thinking when you read the title of this post – “Why are you talking about fall weather when most of us are still seeing 95+ temperatures?” Well, rightly so, it is a tiny … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Fern Adds Lushness to Stark Landscapes

Posted on August 27, 2015 by natureisnurture

Originally published July 2011. With no rain in sight and temps continuing to hover around 100 degrees in most of the U.S., there is no doubt your landscape is suffering right now. Hopefully, you have a few pops of ornamental … Continue reading →

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Birdhouse Gourds

Posted on August 27, 2015 by natureisnurture

Originally published August 2011. I admit a few years ago I planted birdhouse gourd vines merely for the fun of it. The picture on the seed packet looked very interesting and I knew I would be happy if the vines … Continue reading →

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Sweet Alyssum

Posted on July 28, 2015 by natureisnurture

Every year I plant Sweet Alyssum in multiple locations in my yard, in containers and in hanging baskets. Although I’ve mentioned the use of Dwarf Mexican Petunia as an excellent filler plant for containers, I find Sweet Alyssum to be the ultimate … Continue reading →

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