… White Out Shrub Rose ( Rosa ‘Radwhite’) grows to a maximum size of 4 feet and produces single white flowers continuously from mid-June to the first hard frost. Dark green, almost black leaves provide for a dramatic effect in the landscape when flowers are present. It requires full to partial sun with moderate moisture conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Small, furry, bright red to orange balloon-shaped buds open to reveal dark red, tubular flowers beginning in late summer and carrying through the winter (in frost-free climates) to the following spring. Dark green foliage makes a great backdrop for the flowers. This sage …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large, drooping burgundy buds open to dark carmine-colored flowers with dark red calyxes on this nonhardy perennial salvia beginning in July and continuing to the first frost. Plant this salvia in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil; it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies/moths while …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… based upon results of DNA studies. In spite of the name 'Brunette', its leaves mature to purplish black.A stunning perennial plant for shade, the handsome, dark-colored leaves are the perfect background for the tall spikes of white (fading to pink) flowers. All plants in this genus need moderately moist soils to grow at their best. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , spanning …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… To promote a second, late-summer flower show, cut back, shear, or remove flower spikes from the … and hanging baskets may require daily watering during hot or windy weather. Continue to fertilize container plants with half-strength balanced liquid, but avoid applying in the heat … water plants before fertilizing. Remove spent flowers or seedheads of daylilies immediately to conserve plant energy. Monitor foliage of densely planted annuals and perennials that might …
Type: Plant Info
… When our daughter was growing up, we wanted to teach her about the cycles of nature and, in the process, maybe sneak some science in there. This naturally led to the reasons the seasons occur in terms of planetary motions, and this led to discussions of the solstice and equinox. Over the years, we have created our own family …
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… Q. I would like to grow herbs indoors this year using some of the plants from my outdoor garden. Any helpful tips would be appreciated. A. Dig the plants you want to save this month and cut back leggy foliage and flower heads. Repot the small plants in a … can accommodate them. Fluorescent lighting also gives good results if the pots are placed 5 to 12 inches from the tubes and the lights are kept on for 12 to 16 hours per day. A good balance …
Type: Plant Info
… The R. J. Hilton serviceberry cultivar originated in Canada and features pink buds that open to white blooms on a tree-like form. Flowers, foliage and fruit are typical of the species. … structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from small trees to large shrubs, usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover sized 5 inches to an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
