Native Sarsaparilla

A drought tolerant taprooted native perennial, Texas Greeneyes is found locally on sandy well-drained soils. The flower show of Texas Greeneyes is never a grandiose all-at-once cacophony of flowers but the continuous procession of flowers from spring...

Image courtesy of North Creek Nurseries. An excellent choice for pollinators. Finely cut rich green pinnately divided foliage adds a soft textural backdrop for the profusion of flowers.

Good drainage in a moderately loamy, humus rich soil and a consistent supply of moisture during dry periods are key considerations to success for Hydrangea quercifolia . Wade ' Check Out This Alternative Hydrangea ' (Oakleaf Hydrangea) from LSU Agcenter...

The images provided are examples only. As you move into hotter climates more shaded conditions are generally preferred for this species and its cultivars. Where the Oakleaf Hydrangea gets some sunlight it will typically have the most intense fall foliage...

It can tolerate slightly more moisture during the growing season, spring to fall, and should be kept moderately dry during winter. Portulaca molokiniensis prefers to be moderately root bound.

A winter compost mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving. Plants grow in a variety of different habitats including woodland areas, Appalachian seeps, prairies, rocky cliffs and alpine slopes.

We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.

Sarsaparilla is similar in taste to root beer and is often considered to be a type of root beer. Give your patrons a refreshing, specialty soda that's sure to please! Reading Soda Works has been hand crafting soda since 1921.

Good drainage in a moderately loamy, humus rich soil and a consistent supply of moisture during dry periods are key considerations to success for Hydrangea quercifolia . Wade ' Check Out This Alternative Hydrangea ' (Oakleaf Hydrangea) from LSU Agcenter...

Some of the most beautiful plants we've seen where in Washington, D.C. but the ones at Stephen F. Provide the Oakleaf Hydrangeas with a soil that is moist but well-drained. In cooler more northerly latitudes the Oakleaf Hydrangea is known to tolerate...

A tough dwarf native blueberry with as much to offer the palette of the mouth as well as the garden. Provide a well-drained acidic soil in full sun to partial sun. In spring John Blue Dwarf Blueberry produces clusters of white flowers that develop into...

There are two schools of thought for pruning to enhance the yellow coloration of the stems. Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting plants.

The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

There are many perennials that will tolerate shade, yet gardeners often seem to be at odds as to what to grow in shady locations. One group you might not think of are the fairy-bells or Disporum.

There will be no berries on this shrub, however you will see lots of small white flowers. The Southern Gentleman Holly is a tall male winterberry that is used to pollinate female winterberry plants.

Grow it as a loose groundcover in shade to partial shade in a moist, but not soggy soil, preferably rich in organic matter. May reseed under good conditions and will slowly develop into a mass of plants.

The most important reason for pruning Physocarpus Summer Wine is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant...

There are two schools of thought for pruning to enhance the red coloration of the stems. Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting plants.

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. The most important reason for pruning Physocarpus Diablo is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms.

A superb companion with other seasonal garden color. Cut back Heuchera Fire Alarm to within 6 inches of the ground after it has finished flowering. Heuchera Fire Alarm reliably blooms on the seasons new growth, so prune to the ground during late winter...

Falls (sepals) have a central yellow blotch surrounded by a white zone. Propagate by division after bloom. After fall frost, plant leaves may be trimmed back to about 1” above the crown.

The scattered geography of this plant in the wild makes it a poor choice to hunt it for harvest without risk of depleting the population (and possible fines and jail time if you are in certain locations).If you've fallen in love with this tiny accent...

When pruning established Wisteria where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned. Blooms at an early age, with its lightly fragrant soft purple clusters hanging down...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Provides unmatched winter intrest especially when planted in front of a contrasting backdrop.

They are drought and heat tolerant with long-lasting magnificent displays of large daisies with coned centers. It typically grows to 2-4′ tall. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened...

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. One Jim Dandy Holly will generally be sufficient for pollinating 9-10 female plants.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Birds are generally the only animals who eat the fruit so it makes great bird attractors. The flowers are followed by clusters of large, edible dark red berries that...