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Shorts: Readers Questions Answered. Can I Plant Shrubs in August?

Ilona Erwin

Sometimes you just want your questions answered in a short and sweet format. No scrolling through long lines of copy outlining instructions or information that while you may benefit from it later, doesnt pertain to your pressing search at the moment. “Shorts”, this is that format. Can I Plant Bushes in the Month of August? […]

August+ Garden shrubs Ilona Erwin

Tips for Ornamental Trees Landscape Success

Ilona Erwin

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What are Ornamental Trees? These trees are usually small with special features like interesting bark, showy flowers, or eye-catching foliage. An ornamental tree also has a pleasing shape and fits easily into modern yards. This may seem like a tall order of outstanding characteristics, but the “ornamental” part of the description means that the trees are […]

Landscape Design Know-How+ Landscape Trees Ilona Erwin

Is It Fall Already?

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Yesterday’s winds, today’s rain, and the smell that has been on the air tells me so. The asters blooming, the store displays burgeoning with mums (I bought two huge ones at Sam’s Club) also tell the undeniable story that summer has past. I still have tomatoes ripening on the vine, and they should continue to […]

autumn+ Garden Stories and Memories+ Landscape Trees Ilona Erwin

I Have A Thing For Bicolor Bulbs, Especially Tulips

Ilona Erwin

We all have our weaknesses, and one of mine is for those bicolor tulips that have a rim of one color and central color of another. while solid colors make a strong statement in the landscape view, the striking look of two colors suits me best. Three Examples One way I like to see these […]

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How to Plant Dutch Bulbs for Fabulous Spring Flowers

Ilona Erwin

Start Spring with a Big Pop of Color   Though the usual sequence is to plant the bulbs in the fall for bloom in the spring, some growers cheat the system by chilling those sold for spring bloom. This is necessary for Southern gardens which don’t get the required cold temperatures. Presented here are some […]

Landscape Design Know-How+ Spring Bulbs Ilona Erwin

Herb Plant Information

Ilona Erwin

Are you growing herbs or planning to? You might need a little guide to find all my written articles on the topic. (I have over 1000 posts here, and it is high time to organize it for ease in finding just the ones you need, quickly). LAVENDER Lavender has been one of my favorites from […]

Garden Herbs+ Plants Ilona Erwin

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I still love writing, gardening, and art after all these years, although travel and grandchildren have become a big part of my life, now.

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