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Blue fescue (Festuca glauca) is a beautiful ornamental grass known for its striking silvery-blue foliage. Because of its ...

Bearded iris and peonies are longtime favorite perennials found in gardens and landscapes throughout Wisconsin. We look ...

Special Maintenance Considerations How to care for ornamental grasses in pots: Water regularly, when the top few inches of the soil dry out. Reduce watering during winter. Apply fertilizer once a year ...

Fargesia nitida varieties all have an elegant umbrella form. 'Black Pearl’ will eventually grow to 3-4 metres tall and has dramatic purple-black stems. Where to buy: J Parker's F. rufa is an excellent ...

Chemical Methods to Kill Grass in Flower Beds Garden center shelves are filled with products that will kill grass. Most are available in spray bottles with a premixed solution. Others must be diluted ...

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