Want the colorful splendor of your summer garden to linger until Jack Frost visits? You can set your autumn yard ablaze with more than the palette of falling leaves. Try these two fruity late-season bloomers, an
Are There Any Ornamental Grasses That Will Grow in Partial Shade?
Although most grasses grow best in full sun, there are several that tolerate part shade or even thrive in it. continue reading below Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium), bottlebrush grass (
More than Just Honey Honeybees are efficient, hard workers that have a big impact on gardens and crops. Without them, our food choices would be quite limited. Apples, oranges, lemons, limes, broccoli, blueberrie
Problem-Solving Perennials for Tough Gardens
Think of Perennial Possibilities How to Plant Perennials
When a showy amaryllis blooms, the explosion is visible from everywhere in a room. Bursting forth from tall stems, these robust plants grow to heights of 2 feet and produce three or four blossoms per stalk. From
There are a lot of easy-growing, sun-loving flowers that butterflies love. Heres a wonderful combination for an 18-inch-long window box.A: Verbena Aztec Purple -- 1B: Parsley (Petroselenium crispum) -- 4C: Zinni
Daffodils or Narcissus? Are they daffodils or narcissus? Both, actually. Narcissus is the botanical Latin name for daffodil. You may have heard them called jonquils, but only one type of daffodil is technically
Maintaining a Perennial Garden
If your garden is a reasonable size, has good soil, and contains low-maintenance perennials, you will probably need to spend no more than two or three hours a week maintaining it. Your chores will be divided int
Paperwhites, such as the ones right, belong to the daffodil family and can be forced to flower indoors any time of year. The bulbs dont even need soil: You can force the paperwhites in water alone; just ad
Size of flower bed sq. ft. Range of spacing (check one) Spacing Range: 8" to 12" (possible species: Begonia, Brownallia, Coleus, Scabiosa). Spacing Range: 9" to 1 Spac
Three Steps to Stunning Cut Flower Bouquets
For a simple, attractive flower arrangement, just use three garden elements: filler, focal point, and accent. Grab a favorite vase, and follow along with blooms and foliage from your garden.As an example, we cre
1. Mexican sunflower Mexican sunflower Tithonia rotundifolia By late summer, many of the flowers that have colored the garden all season begin to look tired. Include the late-blooming Mexican sunflower to shift
Planting Perennials in Patios, Paths & Walls
Structural elements such as patios, stone walls, and garden paths help set the tone or mood for a landscape. The English refer to these structures as the bones of their beds and borders. Creative gardeners often
Pay Special Attention No matter how carefully you have placed your perennials in your garden, these plants have nevertheless been uprooted during transplanting. They are in a state of shock, the degree to which
Whether you grow annuals from seed or as started transplants, getting them planted right will ensure you have a beautiful display of flowers or foliage. Starting annuals from seed is a great way to save money, e
How to Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs
For the best effect, plant bulbs in large drifts rather than single file. Plant hardy bulbs anytime in fall before the soil freezes, but its best to plant them early enough so the root systems can grow before ex
Hardy bulbs sometimes need to be divided. After a number of years in the garden, some daffodils and other bulbs produce offsets that cluster around the base of the parent bulb. Crowded foliage and diminished flowe
Perennials offer possibilities for every growing situation. As you contemplate digging into perennial gardening, approach it from the standpoint of solving landscape problems. Theres a perennial that will thrive
Perennials for Damp & Dry Climates
Know Your Garden Carefully consider the moisture conditions of the site you have chosen for your garden. Is it normal (as much as its possible to define normal with todays chaotic weather), dry, or wet? Choose p
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