SUNFLOWER(Helianthus annus and hybrids) The classic summertime cut flower; every gardener should grow at least a few sunflowers. Whether you grow them for their edible seed, to enjoy the antics of visiting birds, or to cut flowers for the home, this quintessential bloom comes in the perfect ...
sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade heightup to 8’ hardiness zones2-11 Sweet peas are another annual flower with a very short seed-to-bloom time. Their bright flowers appearin as little as 50 days after planting. In mild climates, sow your sweet pea seeds in fall. They will begin...
sun requirementsShade to partial shade height5 to 10 feet hardiness zones9 to 11 These wonderfully simple flowers climb trellises or fences to create a cottagey appearance. They prefer shady areas and are very sensitive to cold temperatures, so it’s important to plant them once the danger of...
Lobelia erinus is a low growing plant with tons of tiny, trailing flowers. Most of the literature says that it should be grown in full sun or partial shade. But in my zone 8 summer garden, I’ve actually had the best luck with it in the shade. (The further north you live, the mor...
Big ol’ gal that will not favor you with blossoms until September. Absolutely not hardy here, or anywhere north of Zone 8. Take cuttings, ’cause baby she’s worth it. The furry, hot pink flowers will thrill any hummingbirds left zipping around (I read ours the riot act this weekend...
Sun Exposure:Partial to full sun Soil Needs:Well-draining, alkaline soil Calendula, Pot Marigold The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Calendula(Calendula officinalis)or pot marigolds, look like fall flowers, with their rich golden and rust colors, and they do best later in the season. They might even...
When I'm not working or spending time with the family, you can usually find me at a.) the golf course or b.) the backyard taking care of the thousands of flowers, trees and shrubs that I've nurtured for the last twenty years. It's a full-time hobby, and a very rewarding one. ...
These easy to grow plants start blooming early in the summer and never stop. Perfect in beds, or in party planters and whiskey barrels. Effortless to grow with an abundance of flowers make these low maintenance plants easy to love. The varieties of Sunpatiens® in this collection are from...
Celebrating its 31st year, the annual Noise Pop Festival kicks off Thursday with a packed schedule of local and national indie-rock acts that runs through March 3.
Full size table Precipitation and soil moisture Increasing the amplitude of a bell-shaped, seasonal distribution of DMR by 20%, while keeping the mean annual precipitation constant, decreased the average number of days with >5 mm of rain and increased the number of days with >15 mm and > 25...