Deciduous shrubs are among the most versatile of all garden plants. Whether used to frame architecture, provide privacy or attract birds, deciduous shrubs are an indispensable part of the garden and are the starting point of great landscape design. In most cases deciduous shrubs are very low maintenance. In fact, most will thrive for years with only occasional pruning.
Archive for November, 2009
Deciduous Shrubs
On November - 20 - 2009
5 Great Ornamental Grasses
On November - 20 - 2009
Ornamental grasses are a wonderful addition to any garden. They’re generally easy to grow and offer year round interest. The following are 11 great selections.
An Introduction To Herb Gardens
On November - 20 - 2009
Herb gardens are both beautiful and useful, particularly if you use herbs in your cooking. They’re also easy to grow and require little maintenance. The following post covers the basics of herb gardening.
Native Deciduous Trees
On November - 20 - 2009
There are numerous native trees which are both beautiful and easy to care for. Native trees are generally able to tolerate even the harshest of conditions. The following list describes 8 native trees which provide gardeners with low maintenance and attractive additions to the landscape.
Creating A Cutting Garden
On November - 20 - 2009
Creating a cutting garden allows you to bring the color and fragrance of the garden indoors. Planning a cutting garden is simple, though there are few thing to remember. Most cut flowers prefer full sun. Think about what color combinations you’d like in your arrangements. Since the flowers in a cutting garden are meant to picked consider planting two flower gardens; one for display and one for cutting. If you lack the space for a traditional perennial garden consider planting flowers in pots which could be placed on a sunny patio, deck or porch.
Gardening With Groundcovers
On November - 20 - 2009
Planting groundcovers is a great way to reduce the time you spend maintaining your garden. Groundcovers can also add color, texture and variety to your garden. Anywhere mowing is difficult or grass is difficult to grow, such as shady areas beneath large shade trees, may be ideal spots for groundcovers. Difficult spots such as rocky slopes or areas with poor soil can be planted with groundcovers such as thyme (Thymu vulgaris) or sedum (Sedum spurium) as they require little soil and can tolerate poor soils.
Micro-Climates
On November - 20 - 2009
One factor gardeners often overlook is the micro-climate, small, but noticeable variations on conditions with the landscape. Micro-climates within your specific site determine what plants are appropriate for your garden. A sunny spot against a southern facing stone wall, for instance, will be warmer than its surrounding environment. In a space such as this, plants which are borderline hardy have a better chance at survival than if planted elsewhere in the garden.
Plant Form
On November - 20 - 2009
Though gardens lack flowers and foliage in the winter months, gardeners can plan for winter interest by utilizing a plant’s under-appreciated qualities. While evergreen tree and shrubs can have dramatic silhouettes year round, the branching structure of deciduous trees and shrubs goes unnoticed for most of the year. Only during winter do their intricate and crisscrossing braches become prominent. The following lists some trees and shrubs with unique silhouettes which add to add character to the winter landscape.
Preparing Perennial Gardens For Winter
On November - 19 - 2009
Preparing a perennial garden for winter is one of the last projects of the gardening season. Some fall gardening tasks are done for aesthetic reasons while others are done for health of the garden. The following are some important gardening projects which will improve the health of your perennial garden and save you time in the spring.
Shrubs With Vibrant Winter Berries
On November - 19 - 2009
Winter berries are a great way to add color and interest to a winter landscape. There are quite a few shrubs which produce berries which are suitable for almost any garden.
