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Tips for Planting Summer Containers
In the Southern U.S. we have had a wet, cool spring and are just getting into our spring planting time. I'm a huge fan of planting...
Digger and Gina McLean
Apr 21, 20224 min read
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Raised Garden Beds from Treated Lumber or Used Crossties?
By Digger & Gina McLean Since the pandemic started, the good news is that more people are gardening. And with the current high prices of...
Digger and Gina McLean
Apr 15, 20222 min read
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Plant Love!
Like many of you, I planted my summer porch containers a few weeks ago. I have containers on the porch at our office and some at home as...
Digger and Gina McLean
May 20, 20212 min read
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Why Won't My Tulips Bloom The Next Year?
Tulips are an iconic spring flower. We love the pictures of giant fields of tulips in beautiful colors, each with the perfect bloom...
Digger and Gina McLean
Apr 1, 20202 min read
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Sensational Sunflowers!
There are few flowers that say summer like sunflowers. Their bright yellow color and sturdy stalks make me smile and there is something...
Digger and Gina McLean
Jul 22, 20192 min read
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Bountiful Blueberries. Yes, You Can!
My dad can grow anything. He is a genius when it comes to soil and enjoys tinkering in the garden. He loves blueberries, so several...
Digger and Gina McLean
May 10, 20193 min read
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It's Hummer Time! How to Attract Hummingbirds to your Yard.
I have always loved hummingbirds. Their tiny bodies, fast wings and crazy antics bring a smile to my face. I look forward to the day...
Digger and Gina McLean
Apr 2, 20193 min read
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The Local Garden Center: Use it or Lose it!
We have been in the mulch and soil business for 40 years and much has changed over the years. My dad started working in the beginnings...
Digger and Gina McLean
Mar 1, 20195 min read
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The Benefits of Mulching Your Veggie Garden
Spring is just around the corner and it's time to think about gardening. We know that mulch helps in so many ways in our flowerbeds, but...
Digger and Gina McLean
Feb 5, 20193 min read
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Perfect Poinsettias
Poinsettias are the most loved Christmas plant. During the holidays you see them in churches, indoor Christmas displays and in pretty...
Digger and Gina McLean
Dec 4, 20182 min read
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The Urban Myth of Mulch Landscape Fires.
We've all seen the posts on Facebook. Someone's mulch just caught on fire and burned their home! Horrific pictures of melted siding...
Digger and Gina McLean
Oct 29, 20182 min read
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Himalayan Blue Poppies and Giant Rhododendrons, Oh My!
Vacation is always a good time to get away and see new things. This summer, we had the once in a lifetime chance to go to Scotland. ...
Digger and Gina McLean
Sep 25, 20183 min read
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Majestic Crape Myrtles!
Crape myrtles blooming is a sure sign that summer has arrived in the South. Their distinctive shape and beautiful flowers make them a...
Digger and Gina McLean
Aug 2, 20182 min read
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Irresistible Iris! A Flower Anyone Can Grow.
Iris is a long time favorite garden perennial. Our mothers and grandmothers loved them, for good reason. It's hardy, easy to grow and...
Digger and Gina McLean
May 18, 20183 min read
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Digger's Garden Boxes: Easy Containers for You!
What in the world is a Digger's Garden Box? I am so glad you asked! Digger's Garden Boxes are something new we are doing for the Spring...
Digger and Gina McLean
May 14, 20182 min read
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I Love Weeds And I'm Conflicted About It.
Weeds. Weeds are a problem for gardeners. We pull, we poison, we apply pre-emerge, we mulch, and we pull some more. Weeds can turn our...
Digger and Gina McLean
Mar 29, 20183 min read
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Really Rockin' Roses
Roses are a delightful flower. The wide variety of colors! The heavenly aroma! What Valentine's Day would be complete without that...
Digger and Gina McLean
Mar 9, 20184 min read
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Sometimes It's Awesome to Be Wrong!
I admit it. I was wrong, and sometimes that's awesome. The unexpected happens, and admitting I'm wrong is a blessing. Last month, I...
Digger and Gina McLean
Feb 20, 20182 min read
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It's Been a Hard Winter, My Camellias Didn't Bloom...
January is a time when nothing much is happening in the garden. Nothing is blooming, and most plants don't even have leaves. Yet there...
Digger and Gina McLean
Jan 25, 20182 min read
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Dirt Poor? How to Choose a Good Potting Soil
Okay, it's January and below freezing every day, but gardeners are thinking about the idyllic days of spring. We dream of that first...
Digger and Gina McLean
Jan 10, 20183 min read
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