Sara | Baxter Gardens

15Sep, 2017

Planting Fall Containers – When you’re Bored with Mums

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Mums are the epitome of fall, not only bringing in the season but screaming its entry.

They’re quite impressive really. Very few plants can claim that their color encompasses the entire fall color wheel and look equally great planted in formal cast iron urns or simple wheelbarrows!

But their interest is limited to flower color which makes them somewhat of a snooze-fest and sometimes you ~~want~~ need more than just flower color for your fall containers. Here’s how you can do it…

30Aug, 2017

How to care for newly planted trees and shrubs

Tree & Shrub Care Guide

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fertilizing, how to care for trees and shrubs, mulching, Pruning, watering Fertilizing, Landscape, Mulching, Plant Care, Pruning, Shrubs, Watering

Ever wondered how much water to give your newly planted trees and shrubs and how long you need to keep watering? Curious why you should put mulch around your plants – other than because it looks awesome? Not certain when you should fertilize or prune your plants? Find it all out here!

14Jul, 2017

A Guide to Understanding Hydrangea

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It’s the season of spectacular garden bloom. The time of year to lounge in your lawn chair (or living room recliner – no judgment here) and enjoy the beauty of all your hard work. Despite all the color in the garden though, the plant that stands out above the rest is the hydrangea. The large clusters of blooms send a clear message that summer has arrived and pool parties must commence.

17May, 2017

Bagworms and When to Kill Them

Sara

bagworms, evergreens, insecticide, insects, life cycle, shrubs, trees Conifers, Evergreen, insects, Landscape, Shrubs

Gardening for many is about the flowers, fragrance, and tranquility. Unfortunately, there is a darker side of gardening that involves insects and fungi. And although I wish I could only talk about the prettier side of gardening, alas, this is about gardening’s uglier side – Bagworms.

21Apr, 2017

The Beautiful World of Elderberry

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Berries, black lace elderberry, black tower elderberry, elderberry, lemon lace elderberry, sambucus Berries, Flowering, Garden, Landscape, Shrubs, Sun

Plant Profile: Sambucus

There are times when you need the perfect and unique plant in your garden. A plant that displays a spectacular trifecta of sheer wonderfulness: *Delicate yet sturdy flowers that turn into lovely and, in many cases, edible fruit. *Color that shines without ostentation. *A soft texture that belies its true strength.

Oh, you may think that this perfect plant doesn’t exist, but it does my gardening friends, and it goes by the name Sambucus. And did I mention they are deer resistant?

28Mar, 2017

How to Plant Stunning Containers

Sara

Annuals, how to, stunning containers Annuals, Garden, Outdoor Living

It’s spring, it’s spring, it’s spring and I’m super-excited! Not because of the warmer temperatures that are sure to come (and stay). But because it will soon be time to plant up some stunning containers and add some much-needed color to help dissipate this dreary winter hangover.

I love the time of the year when the colorful annuals begin to show up on the plant benches. That feeling I get when I walk through the nursery and think I want this one, and this one, and this one…. That little tinge of uninhibited pleasure that just erupts from within and does its little spring jig within my heart.

24Feb, 2017

How to Work with a Landscape Designer (Part 2 of 2)

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landscape designers, landscaping, working with Garden, Hardscape, Landscape, Outdoor Living, Shrubs

Yay! You’ve finally made it to your appointment with a designer! The point when the true magic will begin.

Now is the time you’ll walk your property with the designer and go over all of your landscape wants. But, aside from the finished product, there are a few things you’ll need to know along the way.

24Feb, 2017

How to Work with a Landscape Designer (Part 1 of 2)

Sara

landscape designers, landscaping, working with Garden, Hardscape, Landscape, Outdoor Living, Shrubs

You know that moment when you drive up your street, pull up to your home and suddenly realize that your landscape seems a bit tired and needs to be updated? That’s the same time you look at your neighbor’s homes and think, man, they look so fresh. That, my friends, is the moment you know your landscape needs some help and it’s time you did something about it.

4Feb, 2017

Doing Our Part to Save the Bees with 5 Simple Herbs

Sara

chives, herbs for bees, lavender, mint, rosemary, save the bees, thyme Bees, Garden, Herbs, Perennials

Let’s be honest – we live in a society that consists of bandwagons. And that’s fine. We all need to forge our own little space on this giant rock. But if you’re someone like me, a fairly simple person, then this past year was slightly nauseating. That being said, I do have a bandwagon that everyone can join.

13Jan, 2017

2017 Perennial Plant of the Year: Asclepias tuberosa

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asclepias tuberosa, butterfly gardens, butterfly weed, perennial plant of the year Butterfly Gardening, Garden, Perennials

Butterfly lovers unite and rejoice; Asclepias tuberosa has been labeled the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year™ by the Perennial Plant Association! And with good reason since this spectacular milkweed is a super-food in the butterfly world and a great addition to any garden. Here’s what you need to know about Asclepias tuberosa:

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