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You can’t have a thriving garden without water, but you
can water your plants well and conserve resources!
By practicing several simple water-conservation techniques, you can continue growing a healthy outdoor retreat that’s as beautiful as it is self-sufficient. Even better, using less water means spending less money on the water bill and spending more time actually enjoying your garden. Remember: Collecting rainwater from gutter downspouts or using native plants and mulch doesn’t only help you, it helps the environment! Check out these
easy ways to save water in the garden to keep your plants alive and well – without wasting a drop. |
 Summer weather ranges from the good to bad and ugly every year. While each region has its own unique challenges, if you live within 50 miles of the Gulf or Atlantic Coast,
preparing your landscape for a hurricane is an especially important task. Since taking care of your garden isn’t a top priority when a storm is bearing down, tackling a few projects now, before sinister weather hits, is a smart idea. Potted plants that are too large to move into a shelter should be laid down and secured, and any dead tree limbs or weak, deteriorating trees that could possibly fall should be removed. A certified arborist can help you decide the proper measures to take (if any) to secure your trees.
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Purple Rain sage |
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Botanical Plant Name:
Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’
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If your summer garden looks a little color-dry, shower it in
‘Purple Rain’! This floriferous, lush hybrid features long, branched flower stalks that boast violet blooms arranged in dense whorls and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. If deadheaded, the plant may bloom again in fall. It likes well-drained soil, average fertility, full sun and regular watering. ‘Purple Rain’ makes a fine cover for large areas, where its aromatic foliage can block out weeds. It also makes a nice, casual perennial for beds and borders, as well as makes a beautiful cutflower. |
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