welcome shade during the hot summer months and allow the sun to shine through in the winter.
Variegated Deciduous Shrubs
On December - 5 - 2009
Deciduous variegated shrubs are an effect way to brighten up shady areas of the garden.
Variegated Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Variegata’) has beautiful blue or pink lacecap flowers but is commonly planted in the landscape for its striking variegated foliage. Perfect in the shrub border or grouped together with other hydrangeas..
A hydrangea’s color…
On November - 20 - 2009
can be manipulated with the soil pH. Acid soils result in blue and purple while alkaline soils result in shades of pink.
Deciduous Shrubs
On November - 20 - 2009
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.
Hydrangeas…
On November - 16 - 2009
add interesting and long lasting flowers in the garden. Some varieties fade late in the season to pale lavender or pink.
Easy Care Deciduous Shrubs
On November - 16 - 2009
Deciduous shrubs are an essential part of any garden design. They offer flowers, colorful fall foliage and fragrance. They’re also practical as they can create privacy, define the edges of a walkway or patio and act as windbreaks. The following easy to grow deciduous shrubs are ideal for those with little gardening experience.
Red twig dogwoods…
On November - 16 - 2009
and other shrubs with colorful bark make an excellent addition to the winter garden.
Deciduous plants are those…
On November - 9 - 2009
trees and shrubs which lose their foliage in winter. Evergreens, as the name implies, keep their foliage year-round.
Hydrangeas prefer…
On November - 27 - 2008
a bit of afternoon shade, especially during hot summer days.
