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Get Memorial Day garden party-ready with reds, whites & blues

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Memorial Day Weekend is almost here! Planning on gathering around those grilling dogs, partaking in a game of corn hole and grabbing a cold one? Spiff your garden up with patriotic hues for the occasion. Here are a few reds, whites and blues to get your Memorial Day garden party ready! 

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Japanese Maple
Japanese Maple

No one knows just how many Japanese maple varieties there are out there in the world but one thing is for sure–there are a lot! Some like the sun. Others prefer shade. As for gorgeous red varieties, a few we love are: Emperor 1, Sumi Nagashi, Bloodgood, Villa Taranto and Crimson Queen.

Autumn Sage
Autumn Sage

Not only is this variety of sage aromatic, it's also a great sub-shrub to add height and a pop of bright red color to sunny areas of your garden. It can grow up to 4 feet tall and three feet wide.

Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper
Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper

The Wintercreeper is a low mounded shrub that's perfect for bordering your garden. It's a semi-evergreen which means it will only loose it's leaves for a short amount of time.

Coneflower
Coneflower

Coneflower (also known as Echinacea) is the perfect white (or pink) flower for going green. Why is that?–you might ask. Coneflowers are natives which means they thrive in our soil, humidity and temperatures, so little water and little maintenance is needed for these peaceful little blooms. 

Hydrangea
Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are a Southern staple and one of America's favorite flowering shrubs. Although they aren't so pretty in the winter, their bountiful blue, white, purple or pink blooms are perfect for picking in the spring. Try the Endless Summer variety for blooms all summer!

Lily of the Nile
Lily of the Nile

Looking for something spectacular? The Lily of the Nile is sure to be a conversation-starter! It's showy blue, clustered blooms will stick around for about 4-6 weeks in early summer and add close to two feet in height to your garden.

Looking for a family celebration? Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Garden Supply Co. Saturday, May 28 from 10-3! Join us for all of your gardening needs and then grub down with Buzzy Bakes Mobile Cupcakery & Coffee Bar. They'll be serving cupcakes out of their cool camper. Iced cold-brewed coffee, strawberry lemonade, ice cream sundaes, floats and frappes will also be available!