Massive, mounded and magnificent are just a few words to describe Japanese maples. This week, Bryce visits the Nichols brothers who have propagated thousands of Japanese maples for gardeners worldwide. Plus he features other trees that work well in the home landscape.

Episode 1102: Magnificent Maples

In the Garden, a 30-minute weekly educational program hosted by N.C. State University's Bryce Lane, introduces viewers to the science behind gardening. The series is offered in 3 26-week seasons as a college course through the university's continuing education program. Viewers will learn the fundamentals of horticulture -- how plants grow, plant identification, home landscaping techniques and information and ideas they can use in and around their homes.

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Hummingbird Mint is an herbaceous perennial with violet-blue spikes of flowers and deep green foliage. It has an upright habit and grows about 2 feet tall and does not flop much. Hummingbird Mint starts flowering in late spring through summer. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. It is also deer-resistant.

Episode 1110:  Plant of the Week - Boa Agastache or Hummingbird Mint Agastache ‘Blue Boa’

As a home gardener, there can be limits to what you can do on your own. That’s why it’s so important to know when and how to hire a professional for the job. Bryce talks with professionals in landscape design. And later, when it comes to maintaing a tidy garden, pruning is a must. Bryce shares a few pruning tools and techniques to keep your garden a cut above the rest.

Episode 1110:  Going Pro & Other Gardening Need-to-Know

Dancing Flames salvia is an annual with scarlet spikes of flowers and variegated leaves. It flowers in the fall and grows about 2-3 feet tall.

Episode 1109:  Plant of the Week - Dancing Flames Salvia Salvia ‘Dancing Flames’

Bryce looks at a few popular trends for the home garden. Then he revisits a few planting projects in his own home landscape. It only takes a few weeks to see some major growth in the garden and that progress can unleash budding creativity and inspire planning for the next season.

Episode 1109:  Gardening Trends and Follow-ups

Amistad Salvia is a hybrid salvia that grows 3-4 feet tall, shorter than most salvias. It has deep purple flowers with almost black calyces. Amistad salvia requires full sun, well-drained soil and attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies.

Episode 1102: Magnificent Maples

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