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There’s more than one way to benefit from my tried-and-true best practices.

Below you’ll find my blog posts on all things horticulture, from personal musings and gardening tips to quick DIY guides that will help you spruce up your landscapes. My goal is to build a greater sense of inclusion and camaraderie with all who share my passion for gardening and planting.

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Tree planting tips

Tree Planting Tips

ByShawn Vieth April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

September and October are the premier times for tree planting. The ground is warm and the air is cool encouraging…

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Basics of landscape design part 3 landscape design principles

Basics of Landscape Design Part 3: Landscape Design Principles

ByShawn Vieth April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

Landscape design includes elements and principles of importance. There are certain landscape design principles that are present in successful landscape…

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Basics Of Landscape Design Part 2 Evaluate Your Needs

Basics of Landscape Design Part 2: Evaluate your Needs

ByShawn Vieth March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

The second step in developing a landscape design is to consider your needs. How will the area be used? Who…

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Splitting Dahlias (5)

Splitting Dahlias

ByShawn Vieth March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

With my cold zone 5b, it is necessary to dig up my dahlias in the fall and store them over…

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Hellebore, Spring’s Untapped Perennial

Hellebore, Spring’s untapped Perennial

ByShawn Vieth March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Oh my Hellebores how do I love thee!!! While many refer to these perennials as Lenten Rose because of their…

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Basics Of Landscape Design Part I Assessing Your Space

Basics of Landscape Design 

ByShawn Vieth February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Part 1: Assessing your site  Start out by gathering some supplies: After you have gathered your supplies, draw a base…

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Easy Flocked Pinecone Wreath Combined

Easy Flocked Pinecone Wreath

ByShawn Vieth December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

All you need for this easy wreath craft is … Directions… Set up cardboard, newspaper, or other type of working…

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Easy Winter Planter

Easy Winter Planter

ByShawn Vieth November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

When creating planters at home, and for customers, I often use what is already available. I love the natural look…

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Fall Evergreen Care

Fall Evergreen Care 

ByShawn Vieth November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Fall is a great time for plants. The soil warmed throughout the summer provides the ideal condition for plant root…

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Why Buy Local Flowers?

Why Buy Local Flowers?

ByShawn Vieth August 23, 2024August 24, 2024

They are Grown Truly Locally Did you know almost 80 percent of fresh flowers sold in the United States and…

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Sunflower Q & A

Sunflower Q & A

ByShawn Vieth August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

1. Are Sunflowers Annuals, Biennials, or Perennials? It depends on the variety you are using. Many plants are commonly referred…

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Renewal Pruning

Renewal Pruning

ByShawn Vieth July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

To renew a large overgrown shrub, remove 1/3rd of the oldest and/or largest branches near the base of the shrub….

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Top 5 Summer Flowers

Top 5 Summer Flowers

ByShawn Vieth July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

Strawflower – Xerochrysum bracteatum I fell in love with this flower from the moment I grew my first seed. Easy…

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Houseplants in outdoor containers

Houseplants in outdoor containers

ByShawn Vieth June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

I forgo most of the expensive annuals for my planters and instead primarily use foliage plants (aka houseplants). Not only…

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What’s in a name

What’s in a name

ByShawn Vieth June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

My flower farm is on ½ acre. In such a small growing area, thoughtful use of the space is very…

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Ornamental Tree Sucker Management

Ornamental Tree Sucker Management

ByShawn Vieth May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

What are tree suckers and why do they form? There are many trees that develop tree suckers. Ornamentals such as…

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Effective Watering

Effective Watering

ByShawn Vieth May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Watering practices vary widely, with effectiveness varying across methods. The frequency and duration of watering are determined by a variety…

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Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental Grasses

ByShawn Vieth April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Types of Ornamental Grasses  Cool Season Grasses  The most common type of cool season grass is Karl Foerster Feather Reed…

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Seedling Care

Seedling Care

ByShawn Vieth March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

General Care- Once the seedlings have germinated (typically 80% of plants at least), I remove the lid, remove them from…

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Easy Plant Propagation

Easy Plant Propagation

ByShawn Vieth March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

What is Propagation? Simply defined, plant propagation is the process of creating new plants. There are many types of propagation….

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Annual, Biennials, and Perennials

Annual, Biennials, and Perennials

ByShawn Vieth February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Annuals The easiest way to think of annuals is to think of them as plants that go from seed to…

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Steps to Seed Starting 

Steps to Seed Starting 

ByShawn Vieth February 12, 2024February 13, 2024

Containers, seed starting mix, and labels Make sure to have all your supplies ready. To see the supplies I use,…

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Bring on Spring! (indoors)

Bring on Spring! (indoors)

ByShawn Vieth January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Forcing blooms  Once the holiday lights are down, my house really starts to look a bit dark and boring. I…

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Get Planning to get Growing!

Get Planning to get Growing!

ByShawn Vieth January 10, 2024January 11, 2024

Seed choices galore!  The first step to starting seeds is to have a plan. With all the choices, it is…

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Brighten your Home All Year Round with a Flower Subscription

Brighten your Home All Year Round with a Flower Subscription

ByShawn Vieth July 24, 2023January 10, 2024

Why Opt For a Flower Subscription? Flower subscriptions serve as a personal gardener, delivering fresh, beautifully arranged blooms to your…

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The Fundamentals of Landscape Design: How to Beautify Your Outdoor Space

The Fundamentals of Landscape Design: How to Beautify Your Outdoor Space

ByShawn Vieth July 17, 2023July 17, 2023

We all know that the beauty of a home is not confined to its interior. At Shawn L. Vieth LLC,…

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