… of 15 feet. It has inconspicuous brown and yellow blooms that give way to blue fruit. It is a specimen in a border or a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pink Pewter spotted deadnettle is a creeping, deer-resistant, evergreen groundcover that grows to a maximum height of 8 inches. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are famous for it. When considering a fruit tree, pay special attention to its ultimate site in your yard, to maximize both the striking view and the sweet scent. Grow fruit trees…that … trees are hard at work establishing their root systems. Regardless of tree size, pollination is the key to both flowers and fruit. You'll need at least two trees from the same genus, since fruit trees pollinate between the species, apple to apple, pear to pear, etc. (Quince is an exception, as it is self-pollinating.) Grow fruit trees…that fit your space. Few urban …
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… April in the Garden is all about anticipation, with each day bringing new discoveries, news oohs and aahs. What a … wheel and adds a flurry of floral drama. Hues of Blues Another wildflower from out of state is the beloved Texas bluebonnet ( Lupinus texensis ), one of six species of lupines that … fragrant flowers can sometimes reach 50 in number on a single stem. Blue, in all its hues, is a prized color in the garden, and flowers in these tones are used profusely as accents to the …
Type: Walks
… can seem dark—especially on overcast days. Any sunlight that passes through windowpanes now is less intense and of shorter duration than in summer. But that’s no problem for several indoor … lower maintenance—plants can be left in their pots for many years before repotting. Growth is quite slow in low-light situations, but plants perform well with minimal care. They tolerate … can withstand dry conditions. The leaves are somewhat succulent, so the most common problem is overwatering. ZZ Plant ( Zamioculcas zamiifolia ) Although its common name is ZZ …
Type: Plant Info
… They can be freestanding or attached to an exterior wall. The top, which serves as a ceiling, is often a series of slats or latticework that provides partial shade. Like arbors, pergolas are … or trailing plants. They can also hold hanging baskets along the sides. A good example is in the English Walled Garden . Trellises A trellis is another design element that can support climbing plants or it can simply stand alone as a …
Type: Plant Info
… Winter solstice is just around the corner—December 21 to be exact. On that day, we in the Midwest will have about … or a dusting of snow, the landscape becomes all the more magical. The angle of the sunlight is gentle, and on some days, especially after a snowfall, the sky becomes a brilliant, cloudless … striking shapes and forms of the trees and rocks. The apples and pears are long gone, but this is a good time to admire the unusual structure and form of espaliered fruit trees in the …
Type: Plant Info
… Basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) is one of the most popular herbs grown today. It is not only a flavorful ingredient in Italian, Chinese, French, and Thai cuisine, but it is also a fragrant, ornamental plant for gardens and containers. Easy to grow and tasty to eat, …
Type: Plant Info
… it may seem as if the window of time when early annuals and veggies can be safely planted is very tiny indeed. But there are ways to ensure that our wild weather won't preclude an … flowers, or inspirational annuals without a greenhouse, elaborate props, or high stress. This is an adventurous learning experience for the family; a huge cost-saver; a wonderful way to grow … and the Lenhardt Library is stocked with catalogs and magazines. Take advantage of this on-site expertise. Seeds, Bulbs, Tubers – Read the Small Print Read before you buy. If some of those …
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… benefit from a light sanding to remove rust or splinters. Others may need replacing—and this is a good time to find them on sale. The Basics Just getting started? Invest in a few good … tool edges), and some coarse sandpaper, and you’re off to a great start. Trowel A trowel is a good tool for digging small holes, transplanting, removing weeds, and cultivating the soil. … against a flat edge. Ratchet pruners are basically anvil pruners, but the cutting action is done in stages. Ordinary scissors, used solely for gardening, may work well, too. Hoes A …
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