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Tree Movers, Inc.

Tree Movers, Inc. is coming up on ten years in business. Not only are they surviving in this tough economy; they are accomplishing their mission to plant and save large caliper trees. How? By focusing on their area of expertise … Continue reading

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Seaside Mulch announces NuLeaf…

Seaside Mulch, announces NuLeaf® is now a U.S. Composting Council Seal of Testing Assurance Program® (STA) Certified Compost FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Hackney Parker (hackney@seasidemulch.com) Lee Craft  (lee@seasidemulch.com) Seaside Mulch 201 N. Green Meadows Dr. Wilmington, NC 28405 910-791-2100/1-800-641-0881 Seaside … Continue reading

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Nephrolepis exaltata Rita’s Gold™ — Boston fern

Name: Nephrolepis exaltata Rita’s Gold™ — Boston fern Zones: 9 – 10 Size: 18 – 24 inches tall and wide Conditions: morning sun, afternoon shade; moist but well-drained soil; landscape or container plant Since I’ve moved into an apartment and … Continue reading

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Nephrolepis exaltata Rita’s Gold™ — Boston fern

Name: Nephrolepis exaltata Rita’s Gold™ — Boston fern Zones: 9 – 10 Size: 18 – 24 inches tall and wide Conditions: morning sun, afternoon shade; moist but well-drained soil; landscape or container plant Since I’ve moved into an apartment and … Continue reading

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An arbor addition transforms the garden

An arbor serves as a portal into a garden room; a transition point to tell a visitor it’s time to pause, giving you a change in perspective.  Training vines to cover the arbor, brings garden life to another dimension — reason enough to want to find the perfect spot in your garden to add an arbor. Continue reading

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Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’ — Bronze Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’ — Bronze Fennel Continue reading

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Dear Cleome,

Dear Cleome, Since the day we first met, in what seems like another life ago and certainly another garden ago, I loved you. I knew one day you would be mine. Now after more than 10 years of you coming … Continue reading

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Inviting wildlife to your backyard – It’s all the buzz!

Reprint of story first appearing in Carolina Gardener. As the evening light wanes,  I step out the back door of my suburban home, entering my wildlife habitat.  If I was seeking some alone time, I’ve come to the wrong place. … Continue reading

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Echinacea purpurea, Purple Coneflower

Topping my list for a wildlife friendly perennial, Echinacea purpurea, Purple Coneflower, provides a powerful purple in the garden, as well. Orangy-brown spiny centers with drooping lavender petals, makes this perennial widely known and desirable for use in the home garden. Continue reading

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NCNLA helps members in need devastated by Tornadoes

Tornado Relief Fund
Dear NCNLA Members and Friends,
As of May 11, thanks to your generosity and compassion, we have raised over $26,500 in monetary donations to help our colleagues whose businesses and homes were devastated by the April 16 Tornadoes. NCNLA has distributed $20,500 back to members in need, and will continue to do so over the next few months. Continue reading

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