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Polka Dot Begonia

Polka Dot Begonia  (Maculata Variegata)  Description  The wide variety of begonias always surprises me! There are so many different types and some look completely different

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Variegata Baby Sun Rose

Variegata Baby Sun Rose   Aptenia cordifolia variegata  Description  At the beginning of my plant collection, I bought a lot of succulents. This is a species

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Bushes & Shrubs

Yellow Twig Dogwood

Cornus sericea  Description  From spring to winter, our Yellow Twig Dogwoods are groomed to provide colorful interest. The traditional deciduous shrub brightens up the winter

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Winter Red Winterberry Holly

Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’  Description  Breaking the stereotypes that suggest hollies will only flourish in the south, the Winter Red Winterberry Holly has an extremely

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Wide Brim Hosta

Hosta ‘Wide Brim’  Description  The Wide Brim Hosta looks a little like your favorite sun hat, with wide, heart-shaped leaves. Great for adding interest or

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White Cloud Muhly Grass

Muhlenbergia capillaris ‘White Cloud’  Description  If you’re looking to add interest to your landscape in fall and winter, White Cloud Muhly Grass is the perfect

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Variegated Liriope

Variegated Liriope             (Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’)  Description  Unique yellow and green foliage merges to create eye-catching contrast, making the Variegated Liriope perfect for lining driveways,

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Stella D’Oro Daylily

  Hermerocalis “Stella D’Oro”  Description  Description Repeat Blooms & Carefree Color, Why Stella D’Oro Daylily Plants? Taking its name from the Greek word Hemerocallis, meaning

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Steeds Japanese Holly

Ilex crenata ‘Steeds’  Description  Description Dense green foliage, a neat upright form, and virtually no upkeep…with the Steeds Japanese Holly, you get a full landscape

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Stained Glass Hosta

Hosta x ‘Stained Glass’  Description  From foundation plantings to flower beds, the Stained Glass Hosta is named for its prominent foliage veining and eye-catching variegation.

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St John’s Wort

Hypericum kalmianum ‘Blue Velvet’  Description  The St John’s Wort takes low maintenance to a whole new level because after it’s planted it won’t need any

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Spilled Wine® Weigela

Weigela florida ‘spilled wine’  Description  Hot pink flowers that last all spring in a bright, vibrant show…with the Spilled Wine® Weigela, you get some of

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Southern Gentleman Winterberry

Southern Gentleman Winterberry  Ilex verticillata ‘Southern Gentleman’  Description  If you’re looking for a splash of red during drab winter months, then purchasing this Southern Gentleman

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Sonic Bloom® Weigela

Weigela florida ‘BOKrasopin’  Description  With the Sonic Bloom®, you can an amazing flurry of bright pink-red blooms on a neat, compact silhouette. And even better

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Soft Touch Holly

Ilex crenata ‘Soft Touch’  Description  Rising in popularity due to its manageable size and soft, flexible foliage, our Soft Touch Holly boasts classic benefits with

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Sky Pencil Holly

Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’ Description  Famous for its good looks, from our nation’s capital to your backyard, the Sky Pencil Holly is a popular, versatile

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Scent First® Eternity Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Scent First Eternity’   Description  With vibrant, rose-pink flowers and an intoxicatingly spicy-sweet fragrance, the Scent First Eternity Dianthus is a unique and beautiful

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Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum rubrum  Description  Purple Fountain Grass packs a one-two punch. First, it delivers purplish, burgundy-red foliage that sets your garden apart. And in addition

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Pocomoke Crape Myrtle 

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Pocomoke’  Description  Imagine the beauty of your favorite Crape Myrtle in a manageable dwarf size – with the Pocomoke Crape Myrtle,

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Patriot Hosta 

Hosta ‘Patriot’  Description  Bright-white edges on deep-green leaves set the Patriot Hosta apart, making it a standout star in shady garden areas. In fact, the

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Parson’s Juniper 

Juniperus squamata expansa ‘Parsonii’  Description  This easy-to-maintain shrub boasts a beautiful look in a hardy form – great for year-round groundcover at the perfect height!

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Palace Purple Heuchera

Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’  Description  Gardeners who want to shake up their yards with color will find what they’re looking for in the Palace Purple

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Oregon Grape Holly

Mahonia aquifolium   Description  From mass plantings in your flower beds to colorful screens along your driveway, the Oregon Grape Holly Shrub serves as a

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Orange Rocket Barberry

Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’  Description  The Orange Rocket Barberry delivers vibrant orange foliage that ages to vivid green and then ruby red in autumn. That

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Obsession™ Nandina

Nandina domestica ‘SEIKA’  Description  Color that’s better, brighter and more long-lasting than ever before define the Obsession™ Nandina. A new, distinctive variety, it delivers a

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Mohave Pyracantha (Firethorn)

Pyracantha x ‘Mohave’  Description  With the Mohave, also known as the Firethorn, you get hardy evergreen growth, shade tolerance and adaptability to challenging conditions…all with

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Miss Molly Butterfly Bush

Buddleia x ‘Miss Molly’  Description  A botanical treat for the senses, the Miss Molly Butterfly Bush is a richly-colored star, with ruby reddish-pink flowers that

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Miscanthus Morning Light

Maiden Grass, Eulalia   (Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light)   Description   Wine colored stalks rise from delicate silver variegated foliage. Appreciated for its more rounded upright habit. Showy

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Little Kitten Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Kitten’  Description  Add a lovely, textured groundcover to your landscape with the Little Kitten Maiden Grass. This herbaceous ornamental grass with feathery

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Kaleidoscope Abelia

Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’  Description  Kaleidoscope Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’) brings a dazzling new twist to solid-color foliage. Glossy variegated leaves are splashed with

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Ivory Halo Dogwood

Cornus alba ‘Bailhalo’  Description  The Ivory Halo takes center stage wherever it’s planted. Vibrant color that spans nearly year-round merges with weather adaptability, making the

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Incrediball® Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Abetwo’  Description  With super-strong stems for super-sized blooms, the Incrediball® Hydrangea Shrub is unlike any other variety available. In fact, the Incrediball® delivers

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Harbour Dwarf Nandina

Nandina domestica ‘Harbour Dwarf’  Description  Looking for a small, low-maintenance shrub with big landscape impact? The Harbour Dwarf Nandina is the perfect choice! Truly a

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Green Velvet Boxwood

Buxus ‘Green Velvet’  Description  Appearing almost velvety to the eye, the Green Velvet Boxwood Shrub makes a rich impression. This sparkling evergreen is aptly named,

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Green Mountain Boxwood

Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’  Description  Green Mountain Boxwood makes you think of exactly that: a verdant, vibrant mountain. With its bright green leaves, this evergreen

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Green Mound Juniper

Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’   Description  Get bright green, strong and full foliage with our evergreen Green Mound Junipers. Noted for its ability to grow as

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Gold Mop Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Golden Mop’  Description  A dwarf shrub that delivers a new take on evergreen color, the Gold Mop Cypress lends a pop of bright

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Flirt Nandina

Nandina domestica ‘Murasaki’  Description  Fiery foliage and rich color make the Flirt™ Nandina an excellent landscape plant, drawing attention from focal point plant beds to

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Firewitch Dianthus

Dianthus gratianopolitanus  Description  Specifically bred to give you tons of color without the work, the Firewitch is perfect for master and beginner gardeners alike. Ideal

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Feather Reed Grass

(Calamagrostis x acutiflora Karl Foerster)  Description  Strong vertical appearance. Among the earliest flowering of the grasses, mannerly and attractive all year. Deep green blades with

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Trees

White Spruce

Picea Glauca  Description  There’s simply nothing bad about this tree. The White Spruce is one of the most beautiful and practical evergreens you can add

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White Oak

Quercus alba  Description  Invest in a durable tree that will provide your family with timeless beauty for generations to come. The White Oak Tree is

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White Kousa Dogwood

Cornus Kousa  Description  Highly disease resistant and trouble-free. White springtime blooms and red berries last for months, followed by striking red and purple hues just

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White Birch

Betula pendula  Description  Elegant, drooping branches meet iconic white bark that sheds its layers, making the White Birch Tree ideal for a classic look in

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Weeping Willow

Salix babylonica  Description  Sweeping, low branches and a familiar, falling canopy. The Weeping Willow is a favorite among tree lovers for its dramatic appearance and

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Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’  Description  Revitalize your outdoor space with this low maintenance, weeping evergreen. The Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar is an eye-catching tree that

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Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera  Description  Imagine leaving for work one morning during spring: before you leave, you notice 3 to 4 small blooms on your tree. When

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Thuja Green Giant

Thuja plicata x standishii ‘Green Giant’  Description  You can block out neighbors while taking very little yard space. Thuja Green Giants grow in a uniform

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Thuja Golden Spire

Thuja Plicata  Description  A stunning addition to any landscape; the Thuja Golden Spire is quickly becoming a national favorite because it is so easy to

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Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum  Description  Beauty, charm and strength – the Sugar Maple is a hardwood that embodies it all. Rising to large heights, the Sugar Maple

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Southern Red Oak

Quercus falcata  Description  You can’t go wrong with this tree. If you’re looking for a huge shade tree that you don’t have to worry about,

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Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’  Description  Despite its name, the Southern Magnolia isn’t just a southern tree…in fact, it can thrive up north. And it’s

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Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum  Description  If you want a large, easy-growing shade tree with ornamental features that will grow nearly anywhere, then look no further than the

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Scotch Pine

Pinus sylvestris  Description  The mighty Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris), also sometimes called the scots pine, is a rugged evergreen tree native to Europe. It grows

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Royal Star Magnolia

Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’  Description  The Royal Star Magnolia is one of the most impressive and striking Magnolia trees. It comes to life in spring

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Royal Raindrops® Crabapple

Malus ‘JFS-KW5’ PP14375  Description  Bold fuchsia-pink flowers welcome spring, making the Royal Raindrops Crabapple Tree a standout selection for any garden. And unlike other ornamentals,

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Royal Purple Smoke Tree

Cotinus coggygria  Description  Versatility plus gorgeous purplish-red foliage sets the Royal Purple Smoke Tree apart. And with incredible smoke-like purple blooms, as well as tolerance

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Red Sunset® Maple

Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’ Red Sunset  Description  Delivering outstanding red and orange color weeks earlier than other varieties, the Red Sunset® is one of the best

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Quaking Aspen

Populus tremuloides  Description  Known for climate and soil adaptability, with gains of up to 5 feet per year, the Quaking Aspen Tree makes a statement.

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Pink Dogwood

Cornus spp.  Description  Signaling the start of spring with a wave of bright blooms, the Pink Dogwood Tree is an iconic flowering variety. But unlike

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Pin Oak

Quercus palustris  Description  Eye-catching evergreen foliage, autumnal tones in the fall and a graceful wildlife show of birds and butterflies: The Pin Oak Tree delivers

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Norway Spruce

Description  For starters, the Norway Spruce Tree can grow to a large height in as little as three years. It will continue to grow rapidly

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Northern Red Oak

Quercus rubra  Description  If you’re looking for a huge shade tree that you don’t have to worry about, the Northern Red Oak is the way

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Leyland Cypress

Cupressus  Description  The Leyland Cypress is America’s most planted privacy tree for a reason. For starters, this amazing tree grows up to 3 to 5

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Emerald Green Arborvitae

  Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald Green’  Description  Ready to cultivate your own privacy fence or lush screen of greenery? The Emerald Green Arborvitae is the go-to.

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Eastern White Pine

Pinus strobus  Description  Plant a tree that will live for generations. With attention and care, Eastern White Pine Trees will live for centuries, especially since

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Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis  Description  Prized for its vibrant, purple-pink flowers that welcome the warmer months, the Eastern Redbud marks the change from winter to spring. In

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Eastern Red Cedar

Juniperus Virginiana  Description  Eastern Red Cedar Trees reliably grow almost anywhere in the country. In fact, they can handle the cold up north and heat

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Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii  Description  Grow the most popular fir variety in your own yard. The Douglas Fir Tree is one of America’s top sources of lumber

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Crimson Queen Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Crimson Queen’  Description  With its purplish-red foliage, the Crimson Queen Japanese Maple is a standout in any garden. This tree’s unusually-colored, small, spiky

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Crimson King Maple

Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’  Description  Regular Maples provide brilliant color in fall…but the Crimson King Maple Tree shows off its beautiful purple leaves all summer

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Cherokee Chief Dogwood

Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’  Description  The Cherokee Chief Dogwood is cold hardy to growing zone 5, where other dogwood varieties can’t handle the cold. Large

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Canadian Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis  Description  With the Canadian Hemlock, you get stunning evergreen growth that’s not limited to hot or cold climates. These cold hardy trees will

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Blue Atlas Cedar

  Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’  Description  A pyramidal form of shimmering silvery-blue foliage sets the Blue Atlas Cedar Tree apart, making it a landscape focal point.

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Black Hills Spruce

Picea glauca var. densata  Description  A superior spruce tree that’s popular for its dense, pyramidal shape, the Black Hills Spruce Tree is a favorite for

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American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis  Description  The American Sycamore is very popular for residential landscaping because of its extremely fast growth. In fact, the American Sycamore can gain

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American Red Maple

Acer rubrum ‘Brandywine’  Description  Vibrant color and rich reds are synonymous with the American Red Maple Tree. The Red Maple truly earns its name, with

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American Holly

Ilex opaca  Description  True to its name, the American Holly is the most popular Holly cultivar in the country. Why? Well, for starters, it’s disease

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Formative Pruning of Trees

TEileen Woodbyrne Lecturer, Teagasc College at the  National Botanic Gardens  Description  With the Canadian Hemlock, you get stunning evergreen growth that’s not limited to hot

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Indoor/ House Plants

ZZ Plant

The ZZ Plant (or Zamioculcas Zamiifolia… but that’s a bit of a mouthful!) is a great low light and low maintenance house plant. The gorgeous

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Spider Plant 

Spider plants are one of my favorite low light indoor plants. They are so easy to grow, they grow fast and produce cute little baby

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Snake Plant 

This is my top pick for beginners or reformed ‘House Plant Serial Killers‘!  Snake Plants (also known as “Mother-in-Law’s Tongue!) is a very low maintenance

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Red Prayer Plant 

Red Prayer Plants have a very unique appearance with bright red veins on their shiny dark green leaves. The underside of the leaves are also

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Peace Lily 

Peace Lilies are such a low maintenance plant and exceptionally durable! If you forget to water them, the leaves will start to droop and remind

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Maidenhair Fern 

This fern has pretty soft, filly leaves (that look a bit like flowing hair… hence the name!) and looks wonderful at home or in the

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Dracaena 

I love Dracaenas as they are so easy to grow and are very durable! In fact, I had a beautiful Dracaena in college and that

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Bromeliads 

Bromeliads are little tropical wonders that are perfect for growing in an office with only artificial light. They come in a variety of different colors

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Begonia 

Begonias are stunning little plants that come several colors and shapes. They have fancy flowers AND foliage that make them real centerpieces. They are a

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