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The Encore Azalea Buyer’s Guide
Encore Azaleas are some of the most popular landscape plants on the market today! However, with so many varieties, where do you begin? We’ve attempted to create the most comprehensive guidebook to Encore Azaleas on the web! A bold task, I know, but as they say, “Shoot for the moon.
March 7, 2019
Gardening Tips
Clay Soil and What to Do About It
Clay soil is quite common in the United States and it can be quite a pain for gardeners to deal with too. For a couple of different reasons. Reason #1: Clay soil retains quite a bit of moisture. Any plant that is susceptible to root rot is going to have
February 20, 2019
New Plants
What’s New 2019?
Each year brings fantastic new plant varieties with it, and 2019 is no exception! We’ve got new Hydrangeas, Camellias, Southern Living Plants, unusual fruit shrubs, perennials, and more. So without wasting any more time, here are some of the varieties that we’re most excited about! Hydrangeas Everyone loves Hydrangeas.
February 14, 2019
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HortTube: Get to Know Jim Putnam
We here at PlantsbyMail.com are committed to bringing our customers the most accurate and quality plant information possible. For this reason, we often feature videos from HortTube with Jim Putnam on our product pages. Jim owns Earthworks Nursery and Garden Center in Clayton, NC; and he has an impressive wealth of
February 14, 2019
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Fall Planting Tips
Cue up the music and strike up the band, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! And yes I know it’s not Christmas time.. I’m talking about Fall planting season! Everyone knows that Spring is a great time to deck out your landscape with new shrubs, trees, and bloomers
September 13, 2018
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19 Privacy Plant Picks
“Hey PlantsbyMail, how can I get some privacy, increase my property value, cut down on street/neighbor noise, naturally purify my air, and beautify my landscape?” Well that’s an easy one, Privacy Plants! Privacy fences and walls are great, but they can be expensive and they require upkeep. However, privacy plants
August 23, 2018
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Planting Hedges and Screens
Natural hedges and screens are phenomenal alternatives to fences or walls. They’re perfect for enhancing your landscape appeal while simultaneously serving a highly functional purpose. Your hedges and screens are going to be there for years. For this reason, it’s worthwhile to do a little due diligence to make sure
August 16, 2018
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It’s a Cleyera Affair!
Wait a minute… Are those star-crossed lovers in your garden providing an elegant twist of color and texture, taking your landscape to the next level?! Nope, it’s Cleyera! The Romeo and Juliet Cleyera from the Southern Living Plant Collection to be precise. (And that makes much more sense when you
August 8, 2018
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Garden and Landscaping Edging Ideas
Edging is a proven way to improve anyone’s landscape. Its primary task is to distinguish one area from the next. Thus, edging serves as a way to separate the lawn grass from your garden bed. Likewise, its aesthetic value cannot be denied. This is why there are many garden
April 23, 2018
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For The Birds
Looking for plants that will attract birds to your yard? Fortunately, this really isn’t that difficult! More than anything, birds want a few simple things: food, shelter, and potential nesting sites. So we’re gonna go through 8 of our favorite varieties of plants that help to entice feathered friends into
April 3, 2018
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