Perennials reliably bloom season after season and are prized for their texture, fragrance and vibrant colors. Perennials generally require a bit maintenance though there are those which need almost none. These perennials are some the easiest to care for.
Archive for December, 2009
5 Easy To Grow Perennials
On December - 27 - 2009
Climbing vines and ivy, such as clematis and…
On December - 27 - 2009
Virginia creeper, are well suited to hiding unsightly walls or fences.
Deciduous trees provide…
On December - 26 - 2009
welcome shade during the hot summer months and allow the sun to shine through in the winter.
In colder climates, protect roses…
On December - 25 - 2009
by covering their base with mulch or salt marsh hay.
Spend winters sharpening tools, researching…
On December - 24 - 2009
new plants you may want to use in the garden and browsing garden design books for new ideas.
Creating A Planting Plan
On December - 23 - 2009
Often gardeners plants on impulse, without a overall garden plan, only to realize later that there is nowhere in the garden to place the new plants. Having a planting plan helps. There are a few factors to consider before buying plants for your garden. It is important to carefully analyze the existing conditions of your garden. Check to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well or poorly drained and whether your garden is exposed to winter winds. Knowing these conditions is important and will help inform your plant selections.
Planting And Selecting Trees
On December - 23 - 2009
Before planting new trees, determine both your needs and the existing conditions of your site. Remember that many trees grow quickly and continue to grow for many years. Once a tree is planted and begins to establish itself, it won’t be easy to transplant so be sure to work from a garden plan.
Designing A Year-Round Garden
On December - 22 - 2009
An ideal garden design is one which offers something during every season. In spring and summer, ornamental trees and flower beds are full of colorful blooms. Vibrant foliage adds beauty to the fall landscape and in the winter the berries, evergreens and bark color provide color. Also important in the winter is the silhouette of trees and shrubs.
Witchhazel is one the earliest blooming…
On December - 22 - 2009
shrubs and provide welcome color to the landscape in late winter.
Tall evergrees, such as arborvitae,…
On December - 22 - 2009
hemlock, pine and yew, are ideal plants for windbreaks and privacy screens.
