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.
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Gardening With Groundcovers
On November - 20 - 2009
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.
4 Climbing Vines
On November - 19 - 2009
For those wishing to add color to a garden structure vines are the perfect solution The following are a few of the easiest vines to grow.
Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) is a great perennial vine for northern gardeners. Require strong support structure as they get quite heavy. Mature specimens make for nice winter interest. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to its abundant red, yellow or orange flowers. Flowering can take a few years to start and some pruning it required to keep it flowering well. Can grow to 40′.
Fall Blooming Flowers
On November - 19 - 2009
Perennials are those flowers which return year after year and depending on species flower in early, mid, or late season. In winter they die back to the ground. Perennials are treasured for their ability to grow larger and flower year after year. They’re also noted for their vibrant color, texture and in some cases seed heads. The following are fall blooming perennials which will add color to your garden late in the season.
Butterfly Gardens
On November - 19 - 2009
Designing a butterfly garden requires a bit of research. You first need to determine which species of butterfly lives in your area. Look at who visits your neighbors’ yards, or watch in nearby parks, natural areas, roadsides, or gardens and write down the species you see. Consult the North American Butterfly Association or local conservation organizations for more information.
Fall Blooming Perennials
On November - 17 - 2009
Perennials are those flowers which return year after year and depending on species flower in early, mid, or late season. In winter they die back to the ground. Perennials are treasured for their ability to grow larger and flower year after year. They’re also noted for their vibrant color, texture and in some cases seed heads. The following are fall blooming perennials which will add color to your garden late in the season.
Container Gardens
On November - 16 - 2009
Container gardens are a wonderful way to create a lush garden in small urban courtyards and on decks, balconies and patios. Annuals, due to their ability to flower all season long, are probably the most common type of plant to use in a container. However, most plants including perennials, herbs, shrubs and even small trees can be used. Planters are not only used for adding color and fragrance to a garden space. They’re also quite practical as they can be used to create privacy, break up a large space into small spaces and provide those with limited space a way to grow herbs for cooking.
Easy Care Perennials
On November - 16 - 2009
Perennials, flowers which live for more than two seasons, are at the heart of most flower gardens. While most are easy to grow there are some which can tolerate a wide range of soils and are extraordinarily hardy. These low maintenance perennials offer beautiful flowers and long lasting, lush foliage.
Restoring Flower Gardens
On November - 16 - 2009
Neglected flower gardens almost always suffer from weed infestation, poor soil quality and over grown perennials. Over time they become a tangled mess of weeds and perennials. These gardens, however, can be restored and brought back to life.
7 Spring Flowering Trees
On February - 15 - 2009
Though it is still winter, most gardeners are thinking of spring so for a little taste of what’s to come here’s a list of 5 more great spring flowering trees.
