… This species, found growing on islands along the Orinoco River, is uncommon in cultivation. The flowers, measuring about 5 inches, are trumpet-shaped and bright fuchsia pink with central white stripes, growing on slender stalks. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers feature pink petals heavily veined in dark pink to purple at their base. A white lip is edged in yellow and features two distinctive black dots at the base. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Wild Acres' is a spreading spruce with bluish-green foliage that grows in rounded form to 10 feet tall by 20 feet wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tree grows to a height of 30 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. Its pink blooms from March through June are followed by edible red fruit. It is also attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of double white flowers throughout the rose season (mid-June to mid-October). This cultivar is cold hardy and very disease resistant. Unfortunately the flowers have no fragrance. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This beautiful shrub grows up to 8 feet high with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. From May through October it produces fragrant white blooms. It is a specimen in a hedge or a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This primitive plant does not produce flowers but is grown instead for the iridescent peacock "leaves" produced along the creeping stems. Grow in low light, high humidity and humus rich soils for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial grows to a height of 6 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. From July through October it has yellow blooms that attract butterflies. It is also attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… growing in the lawn are difficult perennial weeds to eradicate. At the present time, there is no effective chemical treatment that can be applied by homeowners. Only professional licensed … turf specialists are able to purchase broad-leaved herbicides to control violets. Hand pulling is a tedious but effective option, providing that the entire root system is removed. …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. Is there is anything I can do now in the garden to make next spring’s work easier? A. Here are some general recommendations for tasks to do now to prepare for next spring: Check trees and shrubs for winter pruning while they are dormant. Protect shrubs from winter damage from heavy snow load or salt. Clean and sanitize garden tools. Take note of what worked and didn’t work in this year’s garden to …
Type: Plant Info
