Posts Tagged ‘ Trends ’

Grow attractive fruit bushes & even trees– in containers!

May 7, 2013
Grow attractive fruit bushes & even trees– in containers!

You don’t need a lot of space to grow fruit bushes or even fruit trees. New varieties have been developed to be smaller, more compact and more attractive in the landscape, according to Fred Safford, who is in charge of trees and shrubs at Lockwood’s Greenhouses. Safford will discuss how you can grow your...
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Iris that’s new to Western New York may save you work– hear more

October 8, 2012
Twenty First Century spuria iris from Hedgecock

You’ve probably never heard of the spuria iris, but it may be a good alternative to the tall bearded iris– the spuria iris doesn’t need to be moved every few years. If you want to avoid heavy digging, this might be a good choice for you. Learn more about this plant when the Western...
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Fairy gardens are fun new trend for Buffalo– great for small spaces, too

March 13, 2012
closeup in fairy garden in Buffalo NY area

Fairy gardens have such a wide appeal, it’s easy to see why they’ve become such a hot new trend in the Buffalo area. Fairy gardens are great for people with limited space, for people who want to share gardening with a child, or for people who just like being creative. “Basically, a fairy garden...
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Not your grandma’s garden plants: Trend is toward new varieties

August 1, 2011
Heimiller Greenhouses celebrates 30th anniversary

Gardeners in the Buffalo and Western New York area have  more plants to choose from than they did just a decade or two ago. The plants are genetically better, too. This is one of the big trends Ron Heimiller has seen in his career as president and head grower at  Heimiller Greenhouses in Newfane....
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