… Q: I would like to plant some peonies in my garden. Can I do it in the fall, and what tips can you offer? A: Yes, peonies can be planted and divided in the fall. Peonies are favorites for many people because they are long-lived, hardy perennials that reliably produce gorgeous, … in spring. Select a full sun location for best flowering. Peony roots should contain three to five red eyes and be planted no more than 2 inches below soil level in a humus-rich, …
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… Spring Snow crabapple bears white flowers, but it is notable for its lack of fruit. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1-2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit and fruit make them attractive plants … by humans but are beloved by birds. Most crabapples benefit from modest amounts of pruning to eliminate water sprouts and improve airflow. …
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… Nancy Clifton, made several of the wreaths in Krehbiel Gallery and offers up three basic ideas for a single-subject wreath. Forage collection Forage in your yard and neighborhood … When working with a single material, look for uniformity of size and color. The idea is to show a subject off to its best advantage en masse. Direction Attach materials to a grapevine or wooden …
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… Jones bluestar is native to arid areas of the western U.S. and is known to be drought resistant and drought tolerant. At 12" tall and wide, it is shorter than most bluestars. It would be a good candidate for a rock garden. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant …
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… Midnight Fire Ornamental Pepper The dark-black foliage makes the perfect backdrop for the shiny purple pods that mature to red at the end of the season. A wonderful companion plant for other late-summer and fall container and flower bed displays. Thrives during the heat of …
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… crested burgundy red flower above the burgundy tinted dark green foliage. Great selection for containers and towards the front of flower beds. Plant in full sun, well drained soils and provide moderate fertilization for best results. If left in the garden, songbirds will gather to devour the seeds that ripen in late fall. If cut and dried, the dark color and unique shape …
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… Riesenschirm Joe Pye weed is a form of a plant that is native to the moist meadows and stream margins of eastern north America. 'Riesenschirm' was developed in Germany and its name translates to 'Giant Umbrellas,' a reference to the large (8 inch diameter) reddish purple seed heads that … reaches about 5 to 7 feet in height and about 3 feet in width making it an excellent plant for the back of a border. It attracts butterflies and pollinators in the summer and the seed …
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… Seducer is a medium to large hosta featuring dark green foliage with ruffled gold margins and a thin stripe of white between the center and the margin. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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… Touch of Class is a sport of H . 'June' featuring blue green leaves with a streak of chartreuse to yellow through the center. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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