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Pennsylvania’s Native Plants
Pennsylvania has a rich biodiversity, and planting more native plants is a great way to support it. Before we dive into great PA natives, what are native plants? What are…
Beat Bugs, with Bugs!
Nature has its own way of fighting the pests that attack plants in your garden. Almost everyone knows that Ladybugs help to fight other insects to protect your garden, but…
Butterfly Nectar Plants
Take care of the butterflies in your yard by providing nectar plants! Butterflies are daytime pollinators that transfer pollen while searching for food. They require nectar as their primary food…
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia, or Butterfly Bush, is a traditional favorite beloved by many. Buddleias are ideal flowering shrubs with many excellent qualities such as continuous flowering from July to October. Butterfly bushes…
Repelling Mosquitoes
With the rise of mosquito transmitted diseases like West Nile, Dengue Fever and the Zika virus, you may want to do more to repel mosquitoes from your yard. Tips for…
Plants That Repel Ticks
Spring and summer are wonderful months here in Central Pennsylvania – longer and warmer days, time spent in the garden and on walks or hikes. But there’s one part of…
What to do in the June Garden
What can you do in the June garden? If you’re struggling with what-to-do-and-when in you garden, this blog is for you! Though many people have wrapped up primary planting, wonders…
Watering 101: How Much and How Often to Water Plants
Everyday we get questions about watering. The biggest thing is knowing when and how much to water your plants. We’ve compiled these tips and tricks to help you know when…
Growing Beautiful Roses
Roses can be a tough plant to care for and keep coming back. The experts at Ashcombe have compiled this care instruction document just for you! Click here for more…
Herb Blends to DIY
Did you know you can DIY your own spice mixes for cooking? Use herbs from your garden to create delicious and fresh herb blends – recipes below! The following recipes…