Denise Schoonhoven

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Stories By Denise Schoonhoven

  • Produce
    Produce By Denise Schoonhoven November 4th, 2022

    How To Take Care Of A Pixie Lily

    How to Take Care of a Pixie Lily. Pixie lilies are a dwarf variety of Asiatic lily ideally suited for growing in pots and garden containers. Pixie lily bulbs may also be planted directly into garden soil in temperate climates. The plants are less than 2 feet tall and add bright color spots to the springtime garden. pixie lilies will continue to grow and bloom year after year when properly mulched for winter. These small, exotic-looking plants can have a place in your garden or patio as long as you take care of them properly.

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  • Flowers
    Flowers By Denise Schoonhoven November 4th, 2022

    Plants To Landscape Around A Small Garden Pond

    Plants to Landscape Around a Small Garden Pond. Play up your garden pond's beauty by landscaping the surrounding area with complementary plants and flowers. Emphasize the water's cool serenity with soft textures and understated colors to create an oasis on hot summer days. For a bolder approach, use plants with striking features and rich color throughout the seasons. Whether you choose the subtle approach or a grand design, appropriate plants turn a small pond into a big feature in your overall garden landscape.

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  • Lawn Care
    Lawn Care By Denise Schoonhoven November 4th, 2022

    Different Brand-Name Tillers

    Different Brand-Name Tillers. When it comes to garden equipment, a tiller is the one piece that saves your back from digging-induced ache. Use your rototiller to cultivate the ground when preparing flower beds and the vegetable garden. As you shop for brand-name tillers, consider the size of your garden space and how often the ground needs cultivation in a year.

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  • Flowers
    Flowers By Denise Schoonhoven November 4th, 2022

    How To Landscape A Tudor House

    How to Landscape a Tudor House. Let the architectural lines and features of a Tudor-style house inspire your plant selection and layout when you landscape the surrounding yard. Known for its half-timbered accents on white stucco, reminiscent of medieval English buildings, many Tudor houses also have decorative brickwork. Smaller homes built in the American Tudor revival period of the early 20th century share the architectural features of a gabled entryway, steep roofs, arched front door and elaborate windows. Keep the landscape design at the front of the house simple to accent the features, giving your home distinct curb appeal.

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  • Produce
    Produce By Denise Schoonhoven November 4th, 2022

    How To Grow Delicata Squash

    How to Grow Delicata Squash. Grow your own personal serving size side dish when you plant delicata, a Cucurbita pepo squash, in your vegetable garden. The bush variety of delicata is even suitable for a flower bed. Its bright yellow blossoms and multipointed leaves bring an unusual accent to the standard blend of annuals and perennials. A winter squash with a hard shell that keeps it viable for cooking long after its autumn harvest, delicata's vitamin-rich flesh enhances savory dishes or desserts and is a versatile favorite in vegetarian cuisine.

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