daisy, black-eyed Susan, iris, daylily and sedum.
Container gardens require…
On December - 17 - 2009
frequent watering during hot dry spells as planters and containers tend to dry out quickly.
Design your flower beds…
On December - 16 - 2009
to be about 5 feet deep to simplify maintenance.
A Quick Guide To Dividing Perennials
On December - 16 - 2009
Perennials which have become too large for their spot in the garden benefit from division during the fall. By dividing overgrown perennials allowing for increased air flow through the gardens, thus reducing the possibility to disease. Dividing perennials is also a great way to increase the number of plants in your garden. Follow these six steps when dividing your plants.
Perennial gardens…
On December - 12 - 2009
prefer lighter mulches, such as buckwheat hulls, rather than heavier pine or hemlock bark mulches.
5 More Ornamental Grasses
On December - 10 - 2009
This is a continuation of a similar list of grasses I made a few weeks ago.
Pruning Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora Roses: The Basics
On December - 10 - 2009
Roses are often the centerpiece of the garden. Keeping them flush with blooms every season require a bit of maintenance, particularly pruning. Here are the basics.
1. Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras bloom most profusely on new growth so yearly pruning is beneficial. Prune in late fall or spring (spring is better in colder climates)
Divide perennials…
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during late in the day, when it is cooler, to reduce stress and replant then as soon as possible.
Variegated Perennials
On December - 7 - 2009
Perennials offer a wide range of variegated options. Some of the most common include Variegated Autumn Sage, Variegated Perennial Wallflower, and Variegated Hosta.
Variegated Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii ‘Desert Blaze’) is a round bushy plant with bright red flowers nestled amongst its beautiful cream-edged foliage.
Perennial Wallflower (Elysium ‘Bowles Variegated’) has attractive grey-green and cream foliage. As an added bonus, this plant produces stunning purple blooms from spring through fall.
Plants For A Fragrant Garden
On December - 2 - 2009
Fragrant plants are a wonderful addition to any garden. Planted next to a gathering space, lavender or lilac, are quite effective. Other plants, however, such as the Sweet Bay Maganolia, can fill an entire property with the scent of its flowers.
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