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| March 1, 2023

Gold Tide Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia ‘Courtasol’)

A Compact Shrub with Stunning Spring Blooms! Why We Love It:Gold Tide Forsythia is a dense and compact deciduous shrub that is bathed in stunning lemon-yellow flowers along its branches in early spring. Forsythia are one of the first shrubs to bloom and their yellow flowers are a true sign that spring has arrived! Forsythia […]

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Plants / Tips & Tricks

| January 31, 2023

So What WON’T Waukesha Deer Eat?

Deer pressure in Waukesha county has increased considerably in the last 10-15 years. Some areas, including parts of Pewaukee and Elm Grove, have severe deer pressure. If deer are hungry enough, they’ll try almost anything. There are many articles & reference books on this topic, but opinions and results vary drastically based on region. It’s not uncommon to […]

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Plants

| October 1, 2021

Autumn Sun Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata ‘Herbstsonne’)

One of Our Favorite Perennials for Mid-Summer/Fall Blooms Hardiness Range: 5 to 9 Height: 4-7 ft. Spread: 2-3 ft. Exposure: Full Sun Flower Color: Bright Golden Yellow Why We Love It: Autumn Sun Coneflower is an upright, tall (reaching 4 – 7 feet) and clump-forming perennial. It features large daisy-like flowers that have an elongated […]

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