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Visit the nursery today to explore these top-tier bloomers and find the perfect, nursery-fresh additions to keep your landscape thriving all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grass-ivory-feathers-2-gal","title":"IVORY FEATHERS PAMPAS GRASS 2gal","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a majestic, architectural statement piece that brings dramatic height and movement to your landscape, Ivory Feathers Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) is hard to beat. Reaching a commanding 6 to 8 feet tall and spreading nearly as wide, this cold-hardy perennial forms a lush mound of arching, evergreen foliage topped with massive, silky white plumes in late summer. It demands full sun—at least six hours of direct sunlight daily—to reach its full potential, soaking up intense summer heat without skipping a beat. Once established, its deep root system makes it exceptionally drought-tolerant and easy to care for, making it an ideal choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, or bold corner focal points in the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its striking silhouette, Ivory Feathers gives you total peace of mind against local wildlife. Deer and rabbits completely ignore its tough, razor-sharp leaf blades, letting you enjoy pristine, undamaged plumes from late summer straight through winter. Those feathery white flower heads hold up beautifully through rain and frost, adding crucial texture and winter interest when the rest of the garden goes dormant. Simply cut the entire plant back to about 12 inches above the ground in late winter before new growth emerges, and it will reward you with a bigger, bolder show year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#IvoryFeathers #PampasGrass #WattersGardenCenter #MountainGardening #LandscapeDesign\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monrovia Nursery Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44359726104784,"sku":"SH-GR-2-PAMPAS-IVORYFEATHERS","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8331\/3360\/files\/IVORY_FEATHERS_PAMPAS_GRASS_5.png?v=1786142769"},{"product_id":"rose-carpet-pink-supreme-2-gal","title":"PINK SUPREME CARPET ROSE 2gal","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a low-maintenance, high-reward bloomer that blankets your landscape in vibrant color, Pink Supreme Carpet Rose (Rosa 'NOA168098') is an absolute powerhouse for your yard. Spreading up to 3 feet wide while staying a tidy 1 to 2 feet tall, this dense groundcover rose smothers garden beds in rich, bright pink blossoms from late spring all the way until the first hard frost. It demands full sun—at least six hours of direct daily heat—to maximize its flower production and maintain robust health. Whether you plant it along a walkway, on a slope to control erosion, or spilling over the edges of a sunny border, it delivers continuous, head-turning color with virtually none of the fuss associated with traditional roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Pink Supreme a true standout in mountain landscapes is its incredible hardiness and natural disease resistance. Unlike older rose varieties that require constant spraying and coddling, this carpet rose shrugs off black spot and powdery mildew with ease, thriving in well-drained soil with basic deep-watering habits. Once established, its sturdy, thorny growth acts as a natural deterrent against passing neighborhood critters, keeping rabbits from nibbling at its base while resisting heat and dry spells. Simply give it a light trim in early spring to encourage fresh new growth, and enjoy a season-long carpet of pink that keeps your garden thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#PinkSupremeRose #CarpetRose #WattersGardenCenter #MountainGardening #GroundcoverRoses\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monrovia Nursery Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44359727907024,"sku":"SH-RO-2-CARPET-PINK-SUPREME","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8331\/3360\/files\/PINK_SUPREME_CARPET_ROSE_3.png?v=1786144114"},{"product_id":"lantana-casablanca-1-gal-1","title":"CASABLANCA LANTANA 1gal","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want non-stop, vibrant summer color that shrugs off intense heat, Casablanca Lantana is your garden's new best friend. Growing into a beautiful, rounded mound about 3 feet tall and wide, this hardy perennial thrives in the full, baking sun of Zones 7 and 8. Even better, its aromatic foliage is naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, ensuring your blooms stay gorgeous all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planting, you want to set your lantana up for deep, resilient roots. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and blend your native soil 50\/50 with Watters Premium Mulch to improve drainage and moisture retention. Mix in a handful of 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food to provide steady, organic nutrition. Water deeply after planting, and enjoy the parade of pollinators that visit your yard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#CasablancaLantana #WattersGardenCenter #DeerResistantPlants #Zone7Gardening #Zone8Gardening\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monrovia Nursery Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44347448262864,"sku":"PR-FL-1-LANTANA-CASABLANCA","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8331\/3360\/files\/CASABLANCA_LANTANA_2.png?v=1780417373"},{"product_id":"crape-myrtle-lunar-magic-2-gal-1","title":"LUNAR MAGIC CRAPE MYRTLE 2gal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lunar Magic Crape Myrtle is a true backyard masterpiece, offering a dramatic pop of color that transforms your landscape from ordinary to extraordinary. Growing into a beautifully shaped shrub that reaches 8 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 7 feet wide, it fits perfectly as a vibrant privacy screen or a standalone accent. Everyday gardeners love how the deep, rich purple-black foliage holds its color all season, creating a stunning backdrop for the large, crinkled, solid white flowers that bloom from midsummer into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThriving in the intense, full sun of zones 7 and 8, this hardy variety loves the heat and naturally discourages local deer and pests. To ensure success, dig your planting hole twice as wide as the root ball. Always blend Watters Premium Mulch with your garden's native soil to give the roots a rich foundation that retains moisture, and feed immediately with 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food to fuel those spectacular blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#CrapeMyrtle #LunarMagic #SummerBlooms #WattersGardenCenter #GardeningTips\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bailey Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44347466875088,"sku":"SH-FL-2-CRAPEMYRTLE-LUNARMAGIC","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8331\/3360\/files\/LUNAR_MAGIC_CRAPE_MYRTLE_6.png?v=1781034030"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-pink-candy-2-gal-1","title":"PINK CANDY HIBISCUS 2gal","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want to bring a slice of paradise straight into your backyard, Pink Candy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) is guaranteed to stop traffic. 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Even better, local deer and rabbits tend to pass right by its tough, upright stems and lush green foliage, leaving those spectacular blooms unblemished for you to enjoy. 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