In the South, people tend to think of Magnolias as the very large shrubs (or trees) with glossy, evergreen leaves and huge creamy white flowers that bloom in the spring to summer. (They will grow in part shade or sun). However, there are many different types of Magnolias that will thr...
Everyone knows that the Central and Southern parts of Arizona can get very hot in the summer. If you happen to live in one of these areas, consider installing misters in your backyard to keep you cool all summer long. Misters can reduce temperatures by as much as 25 to 30 degrees. You...
Now that we are spending even more time outdoors—even during the chillier months—it is important to keep your garden as lush as possible. Look to evergreen shrubs for making your outdoor spaces looking their best all year long. Some of the choices below are perfect for privacy hedges, ...
Bloom time:late summer Bloom color:blue/purple Liriope is a tough grass-like low maintenance perennial that has dark green or variegated blades. The grape hyacinth shaped flowers bloom for a long time in late summer and into fall. Grow in moist, compost amended well drained soil. Drought tole...
Camellias Offer Blossoms While Other Flowers Sleep ; the Evergreen Shrubs Bloom in a Variety of ColorsWinter gardening may seem an oxymoron to people who live in cold climates, but to fortunate gardeners who live in Sunbelt states, it's possible to enjoy lovely flowering landscapes while much ...
Not all vines spread outward likecreeping thyme; some grow up. For those that reach toward the sun, use supports, such as stakes, posts, or trellises. Many gardeners use vines for their twining ability and how they cling to retaining walls and hillsides orevergreen bordershrubs, but they ...
Microbiota is one of just a handful of low-growing shrubs that grow well in the shade. Creeping raspberry (Rubus calycinoides): Also called crinkle-leaf creeper, this evergreen groundcover is pest free and deer resistant. White flowers are produced along arching, creeping stems in the spring...
prune the plant, this should be done immediately after the spring bloom, giving the plant time to reestablish itself during the summer and be ready to bloom again the following spring. If the evergreen clematis is pruned too late in the summer, it may not bloom at all the following year...
Bloom time: Annuals for summer color, perennials for spring or late summer. Flower color: White, pink, lilac, or purple depending on your preference. Plant size: From low-growing edging plants to taller varieties for borders. Sun exposure: Most prefer full sun or partial shade, but some to...
Discover how to grow Japanese spurge, for an evergreen ground cover plant that is perfect for filling in tricky shady spots under trees and shrubs