… to 4'. Their leaves are greenish-gray. Most cultivars are grown for flower color, which ranges from white to yellow to red-orange, as well as for their long bloom, the flowering peaks in early …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… pointed lobes. Oval, dentate leaves to 3" long are well spaced along the upright stems. Blooms from the summer solstice to early fall and is pest- and disease-free for most gardeners. Attracts …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that is above ground—typically dug in spring, late summer, or early fall—is fine for planting from my perspective.” Planting now allows trees and shrubs time to establish good root systems … it. Once you know where you want it to grow, dig the planting hole before you remove the tree from the pot or its wrapping. Carefully prepping the planting area is essential for the long-term … the tree in the hole, water the pot thoroughly so the soil is moist. When you remove the tree from the pot, locate the root flare—the point where the trunk and the roots meet. As you set the …
Type: Plant Info
… sweetgum, and redbud are just a few of the Garden’s trees cloaked with leaves that glow from pale yellow and gold to breathtaking brilliant red, purple, orange, and russet. Ornamental … hydrangea, ninebark, and smokebush are examples of garden-worthy plants that look good from spring through fall. Phil Douglas, curator of woody plants, shares six of his favorite … plant or it can be massed together in a hedge or along a foundation or fence. It grows from 3 to 5 feet tall and its common name is dwarf fothergilla. Rhus copallina 'Lanham's …
Type: Plant Info
… Botanic Garden, these lovely perennials are integrated throughout many garden vignettes, from the high-volume Waterfall Garden to the serene pond plantings of the Landscape Gardens, and … of contrasting colors, and mix with spring hostas, ferns and columbines, and summer daylilies. From their early spring emergence in tones of glossy green, bronze, or red to their final winter … cause their leaves to curl and scorch. To preserve precious moisture, mulch garden beds. Hardy from zones 4 to 8, they are a favored winter-interest plant and many gardeners keep them standing …
Type: Plant Info
… tones atop the gray. Both have dark brown eyes and pinkish bills. When they fly back and forth from shrubs to conifers to grasses, juncos flash white outer tail feathers, like a glint of … covered with snow. In winter, their diet consists mostly of seeds, both in the wild and from backyard feeders. In natural areas, they find seeds that fall onto the snow from grasses and other plants. Juncos roost in conifer trees at night. At the Garden just before …
Type: Birding
… Q. How should we select pumpkins for cooking and decorating? A. From supermarkets to farm stands and backyard gardens, fall brings vast displays of colorful … cooking or decoration, a good pumpkin has the same external characteristics. It should be free from scratches, soft or rotten spots, and cracks, and should feel heavy relative to its size. … should be 3 to 4 inches of dry stem attached to the pumpkin. If you are cutting a pumpkin from the vine, use a sharp knife and leave at least a few inches of stem. Allow the stem to dry …
Type: Plant Info
… leaves and central cup or cone. The arching spray of jagged leaves surrounds a rosette from which a squat, central flower stalk emerges, followed by lavender-blue flowers and, … in its own separate pot, even when grouping it with companion plants, to keep its roots away from any soggy soil that may result from overwatering. …
Type: Plant Info
… their stock of hard-to-find cultivars. To overwinter coleus, cut 3- to 4-inch tip cuttings from healthy plants. Remove the bottom set of leaves, dip the cut end in rooting hormone and … mid-May, the plants should be ready for your garden or containers. Cuttings may also be taken from a large, healthy plant in late spring. Follow the above instructions with one change. After …
Type: Plant Info
… go early, you can have your choice of the best ones. If you are choosing a pumpkin directly from the field in which it was grown, try to go before the first frost; frosted pumpkins may … and not rubbery, as a rubbery handle indicates that disease organisms are making their way from the stem into the fruit. Once you find the perfect pumpkin, remember to be gentle when …
Type: Plant Info
