… Norway spruce is a tall evergreen tree native to the cool forests of Europe where it can grow to over 200 feet … in height. In the US it tends to grow to only about 60 feet tall and about 30 feet in width. This very large pyramidal tree with stiff, dark needles and graceful pendulous branches is good for large yards and open spaces. A classic evergreen tree for large spaces as either a specimen …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… <p>For a mid-size shrub, this <em>Weigela</em> has an outsize impact. New foliage is a bright golden color. The late spring bloom is pink, flushed with purple. And even at maturity in mid-summer, the …
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… No, we’re not talking about a witches’ brew; we’re talking about fall container gardening. This month, we met up with Jess Goehler, curator, Plant Collections, to create a wickedly … of your own this Halloween. Goth gardening (drawn from Victorian or Gothic gardening) is having more than a moment; it’s been all the rage for years. In 2024, it was dubbed one of gardening’s trendiest topics as gardeners, new and …
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… Artemisia vulgaris 'Janlim' Oriental Limelight™ is a cultivar of the common herb mugwort and is used in gardens for its beautiful green and cream variegated foliage. Its leaves are aromatic, making them … to many pests including deer. The leaves can be dried and used as an insect repellent. This cultivar produces dense panicles of white flowers in late summer to early fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Unlock access to all three classes in the "Yoga with the Garden: Online" series each semester with this discounted pass. Enjoy live sessions taught via Zoom, perfect for cultivating your practice from home. Remember to register by January 10 for the winter …
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… Plum colored flowers fade to creamy yellow at the center with a bright yellow stripe on the lip of this non-hardy ground orchid. Known for months of flower production, these orchids are great accents for seasonal displays with a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… what colors they turn in fall. Then take the next step: have a critical look at your own yard. Is it time to plant a tree or shrub? If so, what kind might be right for your yard, and what fall color would be a smart addition for your home, your yard, and your … gold, tan, and red—and the wide-ranging choice of trees that produce those fall colors. In this edition of Smart Gardener , we'll focus on the wealth of golds. Discover gold Yellow draws …
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… Carmen showy sedum is a cultivar of the large-flowered, herbaceous, perennial sedums that comes closest to a true red flower color. Growing 18 by 18 inches, this fall-blooming perennial thrives in average soils with average water. The blooms are a … of plants discovered with the Crassulean Acid Metabolism (CAM) approach to photosynthesis. For those not familiar with the process, water (H2O) plus carbon dioxide (CO2) in the presence of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming perennial reaches a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and … It has blue blooms above the handsomely divided leaves from late April through early June. It is a great selection for under the canopy of deciduous trees but can also be grown in full sun. In drier climates, it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… witch hazel ( Hamamelis x intermedia 'Girard's Orange'), a spreading, deciduous shrub known for flowering at the first warm spell (during a January thaw for instance) or immediately after … soils and light levels, it needs moisture-retentive soils and protection from dry winds. Place this plant in the landscape so that a dark background behind it can accentuate the flowers. This cultivar is only one of dozens created by the hybridization of Hamamelis japonica (native to Japan) and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
