Marigolds (Tagetes) add rich colors and textures to the garden. “Hardy and fragrant, we prefer smaller varieties with flat, distinct petals over pom-pom styles,” says Janney. “Our top choice is ‘Fireball,’ known for its deep, rich red hue and fine, feathery foliage that adds an int...
Prized for its striking foliage and vigor, it makes a good groundcover or spiller in containers. ‘Sweet Caroline Light Green’ has chartreuse leaves that brighten up the garden. Learn more about sweet potato vines. Photo by: Proven Winners COLEUS A standby for shade gardens, coleus fills ...
foliage duration (have a nifty chlorophyll meter that can help quantify that), some growth measurements, and perennial tendencies (or not). My hope is to end up with a really specific chronology of bloom times plus life expectancy. Yes, this was just a patented Holly wild hair; luckily...
They come in nearly every shape, color and size - many with incredible blooms. Plant a variety of perennials with different bloom times for a garden that are almost always in bloom. Some of the most popular perennial plants include daylilies, echinacea, euphorbia and many more. Perennials can...
Some varieties are low-growing (like ‘Lemon Coral’ above) and are mostly planted for their colorful foliage. While others (such as ‘Autumn Joy’) are taller and have beautiful fall flowers. In either case, they are drought tolerant and can take a lot of sun (although they can tolerate...
Choose hardy winter annuals to grace containers in the coldest zones during late fall’s early cold snaps. In mild winter regions, hardy winter annuals march steadily through winter’s coldest days with colorful style. Hardy winter annuals include snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus), pansy (Viola x ...
Their more manageable size makes them more proportional and easier to pair with other plants in combination containers. Cannas flower like crazy all summer in warm climates where they love the heat, and are grown more for their bold foliage in northernmost climates where they bloom late in the ...
and flowers need. Simply mix one tablespoon with 1 gallon of water and apply to both the leaves and roots of your plants. Upon diluting this granular plant food with water, it can be applied directly to the foliage and this promotes faster intake for the plant, resulting in quicker ...
Viburnums offer year-round interest with spring to summer blooms, spectacular fall foliage, and colorful winter berries. Dwarf varieties, such as Lil' Ditty®, are attractive interplanted with larger rose shrubs and won’t overshadow their beauty. Learn more about growing viburnum shrubs. Pictured...