A misconception among gardeners is that once the spring has ended there are only a few flowering shrubs to chose from. While there are fewer shrubs in bloom during summer the ones which do flower provide stunning (hydrangea), fragrant (mockorange) flowers. The following are some popular, easy to grow choices.
Archive for August, 2009
Summer Blooming Shrubs
On August - 29 - 2009
Water Efficient Gardens
On August - 3 - 2009
Water efficient gardens require designs which will minimize water usage. To be most efficient, design your landscape so that plants with similar water requirements are located next to each other. Also, proper plant selection is also an important step when planning a garden less dependant on water.
Plants For A Wildlife Garden
On August - 2 - 2009
Legend:
A – Attracts Hummingbirds, B – Attracts Birds, C – Attracts Butterflies
Trees
Amelanchier spp. – Seviceberry B
Cornus florida – Flowering Dogwood B,C
Crataegus spp. – Hawthorn A,B
Malus spp. – Crabapple B
Nyssa sylvatica – Tupelo B
Salix spp. – Willow B
