Natural gardens utilize easy to grow, low maintenance native species of plants. These plants have adapted to certain environments and are generally self sustaining. They’ll need little, if any, fertilizer and no more water than is provided by rain. Natural gardens include a rich and diverse selection of plants. They introduce trees, shrubs and perennials not found in some gardens. Natural gardens also provide the landscape with a sense of place as they draw inspiration from the local landscape.
Archive for November, 2009
The Natural Garden
On November - 29 - 2009
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens – Charlotte NC
On November - 29 - 2009
As promised here are a few photos of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Sandy soils often require…
On November - 29 - 2009
conditioners such as compost as they usually lack nutrients and can dry out quickly.
Perennials return…
On November - 28 - 2009
year after year, while annuals last just one season.
Encourage annuals to bloom…
On November - 27 - 2009
all season long by deadheading frequently.
Tall perennials,…
On November - 26 - 2009
such as daisy, often become top heavy and should be staked.
Trees With Interesting Bark
On November - 25 - 2009
Of all the plant characterizes, bark is probably the one which goes unnoticed most often. Once deciduous trees and shrubs lose their foliage, a plant’s bark, hidden in summer, emerges and those trees and shrubs with interesting bark, begin to stand out in the garden. Some plants have bark with interesting texture while others have brilliant colors. An often overlooked feature in the garden, bark adds character and unique qualities to the winter landscape.
7 More Spring Flowering Trees
On November - 25 - 2009
After a long cold winter, small ornamental flowering trees are a very welcome sight as they are among the first garden plants to brighten up the landscape and announce the arrival of spring. The following are a few classic spring flowering trees for the garden.
Wildflower gardens…
On November - 25 - 2009
are low maintenance, colorful and environmentally friendly.
Garden Gifts
On November - 24 - 2009
If there’s a gardener on your shopping list this holiday season you have quite a bit to choose from. Any gardener would appreciate reference guides or other garden related books. They’ll also appreciate a quality garden tool or a bag to organize and carry them. Add decor to a yard with a garden accent such as a sundial. Allow your friends keep their feet dry in the garden with a pair of clogs.
