whether bulbs, shrubs or perennials, are always a welcome sight. Incorporating these early bloomers is a great way to brighten up the landscape after a long barren winter.
Divide overgrown perennials…
On January - 11 - 2010
in fall, while the weather is cooler.
Many perennials, annuals and…
On January - 6 - 2010
even flowering shrubs not only make great garden plants but wonderful cut flowers as well.
Types Of Flowers
On January - 4 - 2010
Before you begin planting a flower garden, become familiar with the types of flowers available to you. There are three type of flowers: perennials, annuals and biennials. Each is defined by its life cycle.
Designing Gardens For Early Spring
On December - 29 - 2009
Colorful flowers, whether bulbs, shrubs or perennials, are always a welcome sight. Incorporating these early bloomers is a great way to brighten up the landscape after a long barren winter.
Ornamental Grass
On December - 28 - 2009
Ornamental grasses are a versatile, easy to grow and a wonderful addition to the garden. The wide variety of ornamental grasses offer a wide range of colors, textures and sizes. Many ornamental grasses are perennials returning year after year while annual varieties live for only one season.
Some easy to grow perennials include…
On December - 20 - 2009
daisy, black-eyed Susan, iris, daylily and sedum.
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.
Divide perennials…
On December - 7 - 2009
during late in the day, when it is cooler, to reduce stress and replant then as soon as possible.
