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“Fall is for planting” You’ve probably heard that phrase many times.  Why exactly is fall the best time to plant?   It all has to do with the roots! (via) During the fall months, soil temperatures are perfect for root growth. Why does that matter? Roots are where plants store energy! The healthier the roots,…

Years ago, the word corsage referred to the bodice part of a dress. Back then, flowers were worn on this part of the dress as a kind of accessory. Even in Ancient Greece, flowers were worn at weddings as their way of keeping evil spirits away. It was in the 16th and 17th centuries that…

When it comes to container roses soil really matters! Pretty easy to figure out which ones got the better soil! Photo/Illustration:  Zimmerman Roses I’ve always preached about making sure your soil is healthy, has a living soil profile and then maintaining it. You’ll find links to a couple of posts below about that. Basically the…

Balky plant?  Correct placement is required.  A good plant located in an inappropriate location makes for an unhappy plant.  A plant that requires lots of sun will fail to thrive if planted in a shady location, and, a moist loving plant will not thrive if located where it is dry.  Plants (this includes vegetables, flowering…

Table of Contents FOR FRESH COLOR: FOR THE LAWN & LANDSCAPE: TIDY & TRIM: FERTILIZE: FOR THE EDIBLE GARDEN: IN THE GARDEN SHED: FOR FUN: FOR FRESH COLOR: FOR THE LAWN & LANDSCAPE: TIDY & TRIM: FERTILIZE: FOR THE EDIBLE GARDEN: IN THE GARDEN SHED: FOR FUN: FOR FRESH COLOR: Favorite annuals for summer color…

The sunflower has been in existence for more than 4500 years. Its resemblance to the sun and other amazing qualities has led people to view this colorful and radiant flower as more than just a crop. For thousands of years, various communities and religions have held the sunflower in high regard because it represents a…

Gardening with cactus & succulents is a fun and easy way to begin experimenting with plants. A quick look through Pinterest, Instagram or other home & garden publications will demonstrate the popularity of this large group of plants and the many ways they are being used in decorating our home interiors and urban landscapes. Most…

The winter months might feel like they last forever and when spring seems like it’s on the way, the weather might not cheer up quite as quickly as we would like. Although the temperatures are not as low as they were a couple of months ago, the sky is generally still fairly grey and the…

Table of Contents We at Dennis 7 Dees are proud to present our customers with the top 5 winners of the 2015 Portland’s Best Rose: Sparkle and Shine Coretta Scott King Neil Diamond Good as Gold Happy go Lucky We at Dennis 7 Dees are proud to present our customers with the top 5 winners…

Table of Contents Iris Growing Tips Divide Bearded Iris Bumblebee Deelite (miniature) Rebecca Perret Perfect Pitch Ozark Dream (miniature) Latin Hideaway Gallant Moment This is a wonderful time, the beard then expand their pencil slender shoots, reveal the spring a kaleidoscope of colors. Generally referred to as the flag, the perennial plant in the United…