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SummerWinds Nursery’s Most Wanted: Common Plant Pests and Diseases

When it comes to the animal kingdom and the circle of life, insects play an important role in a variety of ways. But when it comes to growing and maintaining healthy plants, they can often cause more harm than good. If you have a bug problem, you want to [...]

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How-To: Wildlife-Friendly Gardening

There are a few basic elements to wildlife gardening, including plant selection, landscape design, and more. Create your critter-friendly garden today!

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A Quick Guide to Preparing Your Garden for Spring

Preparing your garden ahead of time for spring planting helps to prevent problems later in the season. Any seasoned gardener will agree that there are common nuisances—namely, weeds and pests—that can derail your gardening projects if you don’t deal with [...]

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Growing and Propagating Bromeliads

Here’s how to grow bromeliad plants and keep those blooms coming by propagating their pups. Although they have unique preferences, they’re pretty simple to care for!

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Companion Plants For Roses

Roses are one of the most stunning flowers on the planet. Even with their thorns, they hold power and beauty that you just can’t deny. While roses are lovely on their own, keep reading to discover the best plants to pair with roses to deter pests, diseases and more!