… color that gives this shrub its cultivar name. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. This is one of the oldest garden viburnum cultivars, originating in Holland in the 16th century. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… MY MONET® is a prize-winner, and its bright pink spring bloom is just one of the reasons. It's the first true dwarf Weigela with variegated foliage. In shade, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 … nights—though the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate, or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom …
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 …
Type: Plant Info
… 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
… in a flock of common redpolls or goldfinches and siskins. In winter, this rare visitor is most likely to be found in alders or birches while feeding on seeds in cones and catkins. …
Type: Birding
… foliage provides for textural interest when not in bloom. This bulb from South Africa is not hardy outdoors. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
