… Rattlesnake master ( Eryngium yuccifolium ) is one of a group of plants in the carrot family known for clumps of pale green, prickly leaves, and spiny, spherical flowerheads. It has clusters of 16 to 31 tiny, silvery white globes radiating from a central point, growing atop sturdy 3-foot stems. The flowers are slow to develop and slow to fade, and they bloom from June to September. The clumps of stiff, narrow, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Japanese red pine is a rounded compact pine with red-brown branches and olive-green needles. The buds are surrounded by short needles. It grows to 3.5 by 1.5 feet at maturity. Plant in full sun; it is useful as a screen or low hedge or as a specimen plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the finely cut foliage in June. Ideal for moist soils and shady conditions. This cultivar is smaller in stature than either of the parents and so is suitable for smaller gardens. The flowers are similar in shape to Astilbe but airier. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… York-based landscape design firm Deborah Nevins & Associates, and include examples of its work to create landscapes with a purpose that extends beyond the simply beautiful. As part of its ethos, the firm is deeply committed to creating sustainable landscapes. Ease of maintenance, function and performance, safety, and …
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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 are a winter problem that is especially severe if warm afternoon sun is followed by a rapid drop in temperature at sundown. …
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… the ground level leaves and last for weeks on this orchid. Moth orchids are among the easiest to re-flower in following years. Select a windowsill location with bright sunlight in winter, dappled sunlight in summer, and water only enough to keep the large fleshy roots moist. Low levels of foliar feed fertilizer in summer will allow … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
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… The Australian fan palm is a native of Queensland, Australia and is the dominating species in the Licuala Rainforest. The glossy green leaves of this tree are … the branches. The Australian fan palm is a very slow-growing tree but can reach heights of up to forty feet. It usually has a single, straight, slender trunk 8-10 inches in diameter. As an …
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… Iris ‘Cache of Gold’ is a soft golden yellow with yellow beards tipped in white. It stands only 11 inches high and blooms in early to mid season. It may rebloom later in the season. This is a Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris which typically has flowers that are less than 4 inches wide. …
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… Narcissus ‘Barrett Browning’ is in Division 3. It has white petals which have a touch of bright yellow at the base. The inner segments of petals are slightly inflexed. The corona is orange and bowl shaped with a mouth that is flared out and frilled at the rim. The bulbs are … 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 own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Carbineer’ is in Division 2. It is more than 27 inches tall and blooms in mid spring with 4 inch wide flowers. The petals are … 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 own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
