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Fall Color with Native Trees & More!

Does seeing the leaves change in fall ever get old? We hope not, because this month we're sharing some of our favorite fall trees, along with ideas for colorful fall containers, deer-resistant bulbs and perennials, design ideas for an often overlooked and underused space, and some useful information on pruning your shrubs & perennials.  

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Gorgeous Spring Gardens Start Now!

Set yourself up for an easier spring by getting plants, bulbs, and trees in the ground this fall. Fall is for planting! Give next year's garden a good foundation by letting plants settle in and build good roots over the fall and winter. They'll be ready to grow come spring! 

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Big Ideas for Small Garden Spaces

Discover the magic of small gardens! Whether you're looking to enhance a small garden or spruce up cozy spots in a larger landscape, this month's edition has you covered. Explore perfect-size plants and get design advice to create beautiful outdoor areas—no matter the size! Plus, see how carving out separate spaces can actually make your garden feel bigger!

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Shining Light on Shade Gardens—Big or Small

With all this heat, a little shade sounds wonderful! However, shady gardens are also a gardening challenge that we get questions about quite often. With the right plants and the right design, a thriving (and colorful) shade garden is possible. So whether you've got a large shady area or just one low-light corner, check out the plants and solutions below.

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Summer Is Almost Here!

Not only is summer just a few weeks away, National Pollinator Week is June 17-23! Without pollinators, we wouldn't have our beautiful gardens (plus more!), so let's celebrate them by transforming our gardens into a welcome stop as they make their journeys.

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FLOWERS! For Growing, Cutting & Sharing

Can you believe we're already halfway through spring? Hopefully that means May flowers are blooming wherever you are! But, if you need a few more, we've got a bunch to share with you. Plus, discover 20 plants that love the heat, get strategies for dealing with a common garden pest, a last minute gift-giving idea, and even ideas for what to do this weekend!

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24 Flowers Hummingbirds Love

This month, let's bring all the hummingbirds to the yard, learn how to create gorgeous container gardens (either on your own or let the experts give you a head start), and create peaceful gardens.

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Create a Sensory Oasis in Your Garden

This month let's talk about creating a fully immersive garden experience that engages all of your senses. From fragrant flowers that enhance your garden to tips for decorating your front porch with plants, we've got you covered. Plus, we'll help you tackle garden pests like grub worms with practical, natural, and organic solutions.

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14 Problem-Solving Groundcovers

It's a new year and there are new gardens to create, new plants to discover, new design ideas to explore, and new things to learn. Cheers to a new year full of hope, health, and beautiful gardens from all of us at Weaver's Landscape Company!

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Welcome, 2024!

It's a new year and there are new gardens to create, new plants to discover, new design ideas to explore, and new things to learn. Cheers to a new year full of hope, health, and beautiful gardens from all of us at Weaver's Landscape Company!

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Create a Garden Full of Winter Interest

With so much of the focus on spring, summer, and even fall gardens, it's easy to forget that your garden can be just as beautiful in winter. Whether it's covered in snow or just growing a bit slower these days, there's still so much you can do to make your garden enjoyable this time of year.

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Plants & Plans for a Colorful Winter (& Beyond)

With temperatures getting colder, it's a great time to think about doing some growing indoors and also start thinking about your 2023 garden. This month you'll find helpful information on a vibrant flowering bulb that you can grow indoors, get ideas for keeping your garden colorful year-round, discover plants to get in the ground now for early spring color, and more!

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Getting the Most From Your Fall Garden

Are you getting the most out of your garden before making the transition to winter? Even warm-climate gardens go through changes from fall to winter, so make sure you (and your garden) are ready, no matter where you live. Find ways to brighten your autumn garden, discover a bulb-planting strategy for gorgeous spring containers, learn a bit about garden seating areas, and more.

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Shapes, Patterns, and Textures in the Garden

Discover a shape-shifting shrub that looks good all year, add curves for grace and mystery, learn how shape and size affect garden beds, and play with patterns and textures with foliage. Plus, see more than 20 perennials for fall.

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The Best Flowering Vines For Your Garden

The easiest way to increase your gardening space in Shippensburg, PA is to add ornamental plants that grow vertically. Flowering vines come in an array of sizes and colors, with both annual and perennial types. Many bloom for weeks or months for continuous color.

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