… red buds all up and down every branch. Then from mid-spring into summer, the buds open to reveal bright pinkish-red flowers. And this bush is no fragile beauty. It's hardy to Zone 3, meaning it can handle winter temperatures down to -40. <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A spreading low to intermediate ground cover. The attractive silvery-blue foliage has a lacy appearance when allowed to grow naturally. Useful for massing or as a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Now that both temperature and leaves are falling, a gardener's thoughts turn to planting bulbs. In an April Smart Gardener , our headline read: " Plan Now, Plant Later ." Now is time to "plant later"—put your planning steps into practice as you commence planting the daffodil … the season), beware of trees with heavy, extensive root systems, as there won't be enough soil for bulbs to grow and thrive. Speaking of soil, is the potential planting spot well drained? …
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… wreath, using fresh evergreens as the base and a variety of seasonal berried branches added for color and texture. This wreath will be great for your own home or for holiday gift giving. Please bring gloves and pruners. All other materials included. Nancy …
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… winter in the bark of the sunny side of trees, particularly on the side of the trunk oriented to the south or southwest. Frost cracks are injuries caused by the expansion and contraction of bark and underlying tissues in response to warm daytime temperatures and cold nighttime temperatures. Timing & Life Cycle Frost cracks … Select trees that are winter hardy in your region. Siting trees properly is also important. For example, woodland trees that prefer shade may be more prone to frost cracking if planted in a …
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… 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 resistant 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. Horticulturally speaking, this is an easy plant to care for but it does produce …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… throat. The flowers are 5” in diameter on top of tall foliage. It is an excellent choice for a border. Each flower lasts only one day, but there are multiple buds on each stalk and there … are several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. Typical of daylilies, it is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… with lime green throats in early mid season. It may re-bloom. The 6-inch flowers stay open for at least 16 hours before closing and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Although each … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. The American Hemerocallis Society awarded Joan …
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… yellow-green, spider flowers but no fragrance. The blooms appear in mid-season and stay open for 16 hours or more. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Kindly Light has been awarded the Harris Olson …
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… and a gold throat. The flowers are 4.5 inches and appear in mid season. The blooms stay open for at least 16 hours. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … are several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Love Those Eyes has been awarded Junior Citation …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
