… butterflies and hummingbirds. Mexican bush sage has been used in our autumn landscapes for several years. Although it is a shrubby perennial of coniferous forests in Mexico, the … in spikes that are 6 to 10 inches long. Cuttings can be taken and the plants are rooted again for the following year's display. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… increasingly aggressive in defending their nests, even against people. It is not unusual for them to attack people who get too close to a nest site. …
Type: Birding
… with red highlights on its head. It is more common than the red-headed woodpecker. Look for this species in the McDonald Woods or at bird feeders in winter. …
Type: Birding
… Get growing all year round! This is a technical training course intended for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques to grow …
Type: Item Detail
… above bright green leaves. Shaded locations with moist soils throughout the year are ideal for this genus. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This dwarf cultivar was selected for the production of two types of growth. Downward facing, twisting and congested cupped …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plant bugs, cucumber beetles, spongy moths — the list is legion. And all are ravenous for something green. Good and Bad Bugs Before you act, remember that not all bugs are harmful. If … from one another. In late fall, many homes are invaded by the Asian ladybird looking for a place to spend the winter. They like walls that have been painted white or face south, … after first dampening the area around the aphid-infested plants. The ladybirds settle down for the evening and in the morning wake up to all that wonderful food. As an example, a Garden …
Type: Plant Info
… Description: Look for this tundra-breeder traveling in a flock of common redpolls or goldfinches and siskins. In …
Type: Birding
… the masses of brilliant blue flowers in rounded masses. Dark green strap-like foliage provides for textural interest when not in bloom. This bulb from South Africa is not hardy outdoors. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… purple black leaves. Plant in full sun, dry soils and provide a companion plant or structure for this species to clamber over. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
