American Hackberry (Celtis occ.) is a native tree that many mammals and bird species depend on. Wild turkeys, raccoons, black bears, even box turtles eat their nutrient packed fruit. We'll enjoy their vase shape, corky bark and graceful elm-like foliage and occasional berry! pic.twitter.com/HqRK0IxK22

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'Angelina' Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre) is heat tolerant, easy to grow, requires minimal maintenance and has great color and texture. Combine them with other Sedums, sun loving drought tolerant perennials, or some flat bluestone pavers. They'll look great! pic.twitter.com/K0t8bJQXyr

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Take your perennial garden to new heights with Kobold Blazing Star (Liatris spicata). Adding these bold lavender spikes throughout the sunny border will carry the eye and unify the garden. Plant with ornmental grasses, Stonecrop and Purple Cone Flowers for a nice sunny combo! pic.twitter.com/pZhb1VWR9k

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Rain brings snails & slugs so if you don't have a home remedy you swear by, try this organic Slug & Snail Bait from Espoma. Easy to use, safe for your veggie gardens, great for tender-leaved perennials like hostas. Learn more about slugs from UCONN! ladybug.uconn.edu/FactSheets/… pic.twitter.com/tuLngngoUI

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From the Endless Summer family comes this neat, compact Hydrangea m. 'Summer Crush'. It sports bright pink to purple flowers and sturdy leathery green leaves. Growing only 18-36" it is a stunner up front in the garden or in patio containers. Long blooming & low maintenance! pic.twitter.com/OvX78Yq8u6

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