… <p>'Samba' is a little powerhouse of a <em>Weigela</em>. A semi-dwarf at three feet tall and wide, its … flowers at risk. </p> Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… <p>The flowers are pink. Throats are burgundy. The folliage is burgundy with green undertones. And the combination makes "Tango" a winner. Better yet, the … flowers at risk. </p> Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… flowers, beginning in April and continuing into June, are a rosy deep pink. And the foliage is a dramatic burgundy. At about 5 feet tall and wide, it's also considerably more compact than … flowers at risk. </p> Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… <p>In spring RAINBOW SENSATION™ <em>Weigela</em> is completely covered with flowers in varying shades of pink, giving the entire bush a … flowers at risk. </p> Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… <p>"Pink Delight" is a florida <em>Weigela</em>, the larger old-fashioned kind from China and Japan that first … flowers at risk. </p> Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Strange, but true. This beautiful garden of edible plants is as much of a pleasurable stroll garden as any of the more traditional spaces, like the English … ways by which the fruit and vegetable display gardens are distinguished from farm gardens is through the sophisticated use of hardscape, e.g., trellises, arbors, brick and stone walls, … plants, and these methods, yourself. Vertical Gardens Elevate Eyes and Plants Growing “up” is one way to create additional garden space. The grape arbor serves many purposes: it provides a …
Type: Walks
… and pine needles (see recipe, right). “Rich in antioxidants and uplifting essential oils, pine is the perfect winter ally to awaken the senses and enhance winter wellness,” says Petter, owner … oil with marshmallow root to use for winter hydration (see recipe, right). “Marshmallow root is soothing, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory,” she says. Tip: You can buy small amounts of dried, cut-and-sifted marshmallow root at an herbal shop or online at a site such as Jean’s Greens. Tea While gathering with family and friends, you might pick up a …
Type: Blog
… When gardening in the Midwest, it is truly a delight to discover plants that have saved their showier sides for the last months of … subtle beauty of the winter landscape. One plant whose shiny red berries sparkle in the snow is a deciduous holly, Ilex verticillata . Often called winterberry or coralberry, Ilex verticillata is the finest among the deciduous hollies for winter hardiness, berry display, and pest and …
Type: Plant Info
… seed-starting pots, nursery pots, and containers are available. Bioswale A bioswale is a shallow channel that has been created in the landscape to temporarily store rainfall … require bioswales to reduce the need for larger sewer systems. Carbon Footprint Carbon dioxide is one of a handful of common greenhouse gases associated with global climate change. A carbon footprint is a measure of greenhouse gas emissions that a person, business, or even municipality is adding …
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… “Gardening is something you learn by doing—and by making mistakes. Like cooking, gardening is a constant process of experimentation, repeating the successes and throwing out the failures." — Carol Stocker, American author “If gardening is like cooking, let me just say that I’ve burnt dinner many times.” — Nina Koziol, Smart …
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