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Vinca Major vs Vinca Minor: Key Differences Between These Popular Ground Covers

Periwinkles are low-growing evergreen perennials, useful for covering the ground to prevent weeds and for planting up awkward spots. Periwinkles have long stems of glossy evergreen foliage in plain green or variegated with white, yellow, or cream, which provide colour and interest all year round. Blue, white or purple starry flowers appear from spring to … Read more

Finding Cleome Plants for Sale Near You

Coming in at just shy of six feet tall, cleome, otherwise known as spider flower, is your gardens answer for back border height. Cleome seeds will produce softball sized clusters of rose, violet, cherry, and white blooms from summer through fall. With their dramatic stamens projecting out of their tall, exotic blooms, cleome acts as … Read more

New Growth on Roses is Red – Is This Normal?

When you walk through your rose garden and notice bright red new shoots sprouting on your bushes, it’s natural to wonder if something is wrong. While red new growth can indicate disease, it’s also a normal part of the growth cycle for many rose varieties. Learning to identify healthy red canes versus disease symptoms will … Read more

Vinca Vine Sun or Shade: A Complete Guide

Vinca vine, also known as periwinkle, is a popular flowering plant that comes in both trailing and upright varieties. With its lush green foliage and eye-catching blooms, vinca is a versatile option for gardens. But an important consideration when growing vinca is understanding its light requirements. Does vinca vine prefer sun or shade? The answer … Read more