… The cup is a paler yellow, broad and shallow. Hawera is hardy in zones 4 – 9. It was named for a town on the North Island of New Zealand. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Fragrant white to pale-pink flowers in spring develop into golden yellow fruit in the fall on Hook's #15 crabapple. This selection came from Hook's Nursery in 1979, which was located near … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower color, leaf color, fruit size/color, shape and, most importantly, disease resistance. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… June Bride Nippon spirea is so named for its abundant sprays of bridal white flowers produced in the most favored month for weddings. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a … branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… covered with lavender-pink flowers that hummingbirds find irresistible. Flowers are produced on previous seasons' growth so any pruning to keep the shrub within bounds needs to be done … fall, and winter. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. This is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… or the Landscape Gardens . They all feature individual garden rooms filled with gorgeous, best-for-the-Midwest plants, meandering paths, tidy brick-edged beds, fountains or pools, welcome … a grand architectural statement and relieves the monotony of typical crop gardens that exist on flat planes. Here, billowing annuals and perennials are planted at the base of its pillars, … zones where, to minimize soil disturbance, layers of organic matter are placed directly on the soil to minimize weeds, conserve moisture, and eventually to decompose, enriching the soil …
Type: Walks
… Flowering crabapples highlight the spirit of spring. Prized for their profuse display of flowers in April and May, these ornamental trees boast a variety of … for two seasons of outstanding interest. And, let’s not forget winter, when snow or ice sits on the berries, offering another attractive sight. These versatile trees are effective planted as … with many variations. The flower color may be different than that of the bud. Depending on the cultivar, flowers may be pink, coral-pink, coral-red, light purple-red, white, or pink and …
Type: Plant Info
… You may remember staring at the bulbous purple lump on your plate as a little kid with pure disdain—beets were not for you. You’re not alone. Beets have a bad reputation as one of the most hated veggies around, … oven at 400 ̊ F. Thoroughly wash beets, and then wrap them individually in foil. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 40-60 minutes. Larger beets take longer, so check them every 20 …
Type: Blog
… more eyes they have than humans? In addition to the two most prominent, there are three eyes on top of their heads just for tracking light and motion. There are many fascinating facts we have learned about bees, but … wild plants, food plants, and landscape plants alike. However, not only plants are dependent on this relationship. Bees are also essential to humans in our daily lives. If you eat fruits, …
Type: Plant Info
… A quick primer for successful combinations Every gardener is an artist. After all, you “paint” your garden with … is the complementary color of yellow. Complementary colors are directly opposite one another on the color wheel, such as red and green, orange and blue, and yellow and violet. When we stare … hostas. Harmonious colors Harmonious colors are those that appear next to one another on the color wheel, such as green and blue, yellow and white, and red and orange. Victorian …
Type: Plant Info
… Growing plants from seed is fun and saves money—where else can you get dozens of plants for a few dollars? Many plants can be grown from seed indoors while others, such as carrots and … too deep, they won't sprout. Very fine seeds often need light to sprout. Lightly press them on surface of the potting mix and sprinkle a paper-thin layer of mix over them. Cover the pots … not their delicate stems. Timing Seed packets and seed catalogs generally include information on whether the seeds can be started indoors, as well as seed spacing, planting depth, days to …
Type: Plant Info
