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Lexi Dearborn

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Welcome to the Gabby Gardener. I’m Lexi Dearborn.
I’m excited to share with you posts on gardening, horticulture, planning, design, lighting and so much more.
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Professional Landscape Designer | Certified Horticulturalist

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Let’s talk About Leafrollers!

When you see damage on hydrangea leaves, it’s most likely leafrollers. Leafrollers are tiny green caterpillars that take hydrangea leaves and either glue the leaf edges together with silk webbing or take a single leaf and roll it up like […]

Life Lessons from the Garden

Gardens teach us valuable lessons about our lives and transform who we are. After spending 50 years in gardens, I believe I’ve gained some insightful wisdom about gardening and life. From an early age, I understood that gardening is like […]

How much sun does my garden receive? And, why is this so important?

Sun, water, and soil are essential for promoting healthy plant growth. Perennial gardeners often desire abundant blooms, so it is important to understand how much sunlight a garden receives in order to select the right plants. When plants that require […]