Author: mariestephensgardening

Life in My Garden Lately

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Curly Willow Trellis for Vines and Privacy Screen

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Did you know you could use dried curly willow branches to make a natural privacy screen? We did this last summer, left it on all winter, and then my husband placed these old plastic containers, that he spray painted this spring, in a row beneath the curly willow branches with flowers and vines planted in them. I just love them! Especially at sunset!

How I keep Oregano From Falling Over

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Is your oregano falling and flopping over and shading out all your other plants? Here is a simple way to prop it up, and add a little country charm while you’re at it!

How to Dry Zinnias

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Ever wish you could make your summer Zinnias last forever? You can! Read on to learn how.

The beautiful underside of a pink and white swirled hardy Hibiscus flower

Need Flowers in August? Hardy Hibiscus is the One for You

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Hibiscus moscheutos : It is a Herbacious Perennial, meaning it comes back every year. Hardy from Zones 5-9 Height 3-7 feet Width 2-4 feet This plant blooms from July -September Full Sun Low Maintenance Huge Flowers from Reds, to Whites, to Pinks 3-5 inches in diameter Can tolerate wet soil Butterflies love it!