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It’s summer and just like us, our indoor plants can thrive in the long, sunny days as long as we give them a little extra care and attention. Winter may leave your plants dormant which can make summer a more difficult time for growth. Adjusting light, water and even switching a plant’s scenery can help them have as good of a summer as you. Read on for our tips on how to care for your houseplants this summer and how to keep them healthy and green.

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Crape Myrtles thrive and bloom well in heat and with the unusually hot weather we have been having in the Pacific Northwest, we are being treated to early blooms. Usually blooming in mid-August, Crape Myrtles will start to emerge from their dormancy and begin showing their first summer blooms, giving us all more time to admire their beauty and wide range of colors. With its blooms and attractive bark, this flowering tree will please the eye year-round.

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The recent Oregon heat had us all flocking to the comfort of our homes, but unless our plants are in pots and can be brought indoors, they are stuck outside, bearing the heat wave without an escape. Most summers can be warm, but abnormally high temperatures can be stressful on plants, resulting in sunburn, wilting and even death.

Thankfully, there are methods that can be used to moderate these damaging effects of the rare Oregon heat. Here are our 5 ways to help your plants survive the summer heat and how to determine if you can revive a ‘fried’ plant.

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Fire Mitigation is something that we never really want to think about but should. So here's a list of simple things you can do in the garden to improve your defensible space.

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To close out Perennial Month, our perennial buyer and Garden Time co-host (Judy Alleruzzo) wanted to show off her 6 favorite perennials of the moment! Here are some reasons why they’ll be your favorites too.

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