As always, the choice is up to the individual.For more information about pink yarrow, check out the following links:, information about the origins and habits of yarrowof native plants (September 2000) by Marlene Condon, VNPS member & nature writer (via...
It has very low water requirements and it attracts bees and butterflies. They require less maintenance than annual flowers and they include regional native flowering plants. Native perennials such as Ceanothus, salvia, abutilon, yarrow, columbine and...
There will be streaks and veins in the flowers, and there will always be most of the white carnation visible.If you like, arrange the different colored carnations in a vase and enjoy the mixture.
Deer-resistant, this fragrant herb does well in borders or in meadow plantings and can grow to 3 feet. This plant is also known as purple prairie verbena, and displays purple or pink blooms.
Especially in this year of extreme weather, don't give up on a "dead" plant too soon. Choose a location sheltered from wind and sun. Procrastination saves the day! In mid-summer, I discovered a tiny sprout by the stubble of a turtlehead plant (see photo...
A selection committee takes it from there and after they've scrutinized the candidates, 3 or 4 plants are chosen to go on the ballot. Perennial Plant Association members nominate plants they've evaluated and submit these for review.
The baby in the pot will be content "planted" right in the middle, until it's adopted out.s and take a pictures seven times!) If I‘ve made three new five-dollar plants in that time, I'm earning sixty dollars an hour.Divide in early spring or early fall,...
If you take pride in your lawn and want to keep it as healthy as possible, you might want to add a lawn aerator to your collection of equipment. A typical aerator is a rolling device with a row of specially designed spikes that rotate and penetrate the...
Hummingbirds and other pollinators are attracted to the flowers. Each flower has five petals and forms a funnel-shaped tube about one and one-half inches long. Pests have never bothered it.
They may offer a grouping as a single package for purchase or they may state in their plant descriptions that Plant A would look good paired with Plant B or with Plants B, C, and D.
Some of the plants may self seed, but do not expect the cultivars to come true from seed. Choose a cultivar that fits in your garden, and then sit back and enjoy a summer-long show year after year.
Why not include a few of these loud plants to your garden for an extra bit of sizzle? Many sparklers, firecrackers, and other aptly named plants are available to add sizzle, pop, snap, and crackle to your garden.
Search them out at garden centers, and see pictures of the many selections available at Native to the central and eastern United States, this lovely wildflower not only beautifies prairies and gardens across the country; it keeps them alive with butterflies,...
While the prices may be lower than florists' prices, the quality may also be lower. Compare prices across a variety of suppliers and purchase types to determine the best avenue for you.Buying individual flowers can be less cost-effective than buying a...
Like other tough native plants, colonies of gopher apple are a step towards a sustainable ecosystem that aids in supporting our native wildlife.Thanks to Jessl for the image of gopher apple in bloom.
They're easy to ship and generally handle the move well.and we encourage you to browse the beautiful images shared by our members. Full sun all day is quite acceptable and once established, they're quite drought tolerant.The beginning gardener can enter...
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The tines will slip between the roots and not cause major damage. Press the soil on and between the roots and flood with water. When the water has soaked in add a bit more dirt, if needed to level the area, and mulch.
With the economy how it is, I, along with many other people around the world, am turning to vegetable gardening as a way to cut my bills.The only problem is that I don't have any extra money to invest in what seems like, at least right now, a pipe dream.So...
Just a wonderful plant that you cannot stop, I have seen roots just thrown on top of the soil and they make it. Space in the garden is a premium. We all have the same issue ? What other plant can you say that about?What other plant shares such a rich...
Recent breeding efforts with the native Heuchera villosa species have resulted in amazing new selections and are now offering an opportunity for you to add "sizzling" color to your gardens this year! Dramatic foliage colors, late summer blooming for the...
While sitting in front of the fan one hot, muggy afternoon, drinking a cup of coffee, I was startled by the sound of screeching tires outside. During the hottest summerdays, they may need a drink if it hasn't rained in a while.
Palmatiloba, P. Some other Ligularia species/selections include L. Dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford'I would like to thank doss, hczone6, kell and mrporl for the use of their lovely pictures which helped complete this article.
These are popular as pot flowers for patios as well as for garden settings.Pictures above are some of the Astra series: 'Astra Pink', 'Astra Blue' and 'Astra White'There are no doubt other cultivars.
Most are herbaceous perennials that range in size from 3- to 4-inch groundcovers to tall 4- to 5-foot tall plants. The species bears lavender flowers and has thin dark green leaves 1½ to 2 inches long.
At any rate, I have not always trimmed the sedge back and I have enjoyed it in the landscape nonetheless.This sedge works well at the foreground of my shady backyard bed. Sedges are grasslike plants with triangular stems belonging to the Cyperaceae family...
All are herbaceous perennials. Such a diversity in habitats translates into variable cultural needs and hardiness. There are about 50 species found throughout the north temperate regions of the world (18 from North America).
