Sara | Baxter Gardens

6Mar, 2019

Plant Profile: Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’

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The first customer I sent ‘Hummelo’ home with, left the garden center with serious skepticism written all over her face. The plant looked nice and was super healthy. But despite the clean, bright green foliage, it was somewhat lacking from a retail standpoint. Needless to say, she took it home and was calling me the following spring to order more. So what seemingly underwhelming plant became her favorite and also became the Perennial Plant Association’s 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year®?

20Feb, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Boxwood Blight

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Boxwood is, quite possibly, the most versatile and perfect plant that you can add to your landscape. Many varieties are compact by nature but with the ability to take large amounts of pruning, can be kept at any size necessary. Boxwood can be either formal or kept natural. It is the one plant that you can easily integrate into any style of landscape, regardless of form. But what happens when the much-loved boxwood appears to be under attack? Here’s what you need to know about Boxwood Blight.

2Jan, 2019

Summer Crush™ Hydrangea

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I don’t know if you’ve heard yet, but Endless Summer® is releasing a brand spanking new hydrangea this year! And why exactly should you get excited about yet another new hydrangea? Guys, this! With this hydrangea, the gloves are coming off! This insanely colored hydrangea is giving the standard ho-hum baby blue and pretty pink hydrangeas one serious kick in the pants!

13Nov, 2018

Holly Berries – How to Guarantee Berries on your Holly

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Berries brighten holiday decor much like holiday lights. Bright red berries tucked in glossy, evergreen foliage or standing alone in stark contrast to a tan stem. Nothing says holiday like holly berries.

But the abundant berries don’t just appear on their own. Winter may be the time of year that we adore our holly, but spring is the time when all the magic happens. We’re talking the birds and the bees.

1Oct, 2018

Why You Should Plant in the Fall

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Autumn in Missouri is packed full with pumpkins, sweaters, fall colors, and apple cider. But, one adventure that you should add to your autumn to-do list is a visit to the garden center. With the warmer days and cooler nights, fall creates the perfect environment for planting. And, most importantly, for creating root growth.

15Sep, 2018

Autumn Allergies – Goldenrod vs. Ragweed

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Autumn allergies abound this time of the year and the leading plant to take the blame is goldenrod. But, my friends, goldenrod is not the culprit of your sniffles and sneezles. In a case of mistaken identity, goldenrod takes the full blame for fall time hay-fever. The real culprit hides, camouflaged, behind the blooming beauty that is goldenrod. What is behind your autumn misery? Ragweed.

10Sep, 2018

5 Tips to Improve your Garden and Extend its Season

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Autumn is the perfect time to plant. It’s also a great time to re-evaluate your garden and landscape. It’s the time of year to openly gawk at your garden and ask yourself, what is missing now and what was missing this past summer. Find out how to improve your garden and extend its season with these 5 tips.

24Aug, 2018

Is it Possible to Overwater Plants?

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Overwatering is a common reason why newly planted trees and shrubs die and need to be replaced. I can’t begin to tell you how many people have come to me with plant replacement needs and the first thing said is that they’ve been watering on a regular basis. Trust me when I say I believe you! In fact, you’ve probably watered your plant to death. Overwatering is extremely easy to do.

14Jul, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Hydrangea

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.

3Jul, 2018

Your Guide to Rose Rosette

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Many gardeners steer clear of roses in an attempt to avoid the difficulties that may come with growing them. However, in 2000, a rose became available that was low maintenance and disease resistant. Knock Out Roses soon became a landscapers dream and a customer favorite. But, in recent years, the brand and shrub roses alike have taken a tremendous hit. Despite bouncing back from our recent harsh winter, Knock Out Roses one nemesis can still take them out – Rose Rosette

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