hardiness zones3-9 Okay, hear me out on this one.Hostas do bloom, and their flowers are quite pretty; it is just that they are not the main attraction here. Hostas are typically grown for their gorgeously large leaves. These perennials are a staple for shade gardeners because they grow fl...
Evergreen Trees, Shade Trees and Hedges give a stable structure and Flowering Trees bring change with the seasons. That way the garden is always alive and different with something new to see and enjoy. Flowering Trees will turn a simple garden into a thing of beauty with the great variety ...
Zones: 5-9 Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 3 to 6 feet tall and wide Bloom time: Late summer through fall Flower colors: White, pink Abelia is the perfect choice for gardeners who want an easy-care, somewhat shade-tolerant plant that provides late-season fragrance. From...
Tuck it into a rock garden, in full sun to part shade, or combine it with other plants in the border that like dry summers. Just avoid locations that are wet in the winter or the corms will rot. Blooms: Creamy yellow (late spring/early summer)Height/Spread: 12–20”/8–10”Zones:...
I bought this from Ellen Hornig when her nursery Seneca Hill Perennials was still open. It’s now about 8 or 9 feet tall. It has never bloomed but with leaves as large as these I don’t mind. (too much) It’s plants on the stream edge so it never goes dry and seems very happy...
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Mild Climate Tree Ancestors of the modern crape myrtle were natives of southeast Asia, and in the U.S., the plant has naturalized throughout the South. It ishardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 9, and in some cases it might survive in USDA zone 5. ...
Plant bee balm in a garden bed with rich soil that retains moisture well. Select a site that receives full sun or partial afternoon shade to encourage the best flowering. Trim out leaves affected by powdery growth on their surface and dispose of them to prevent any mildew problems from spread...
Pruning Young Trees for Future Strength and Long Life – Part 3, Getting the Job Done This is the third part of an extended blog about the pruning of young trees. Many people just plant a new tree and expect it to develop perfectly all by itself. Sometimes that…...
Zones: 6-9 for most varieties; others can survive to Zone 4 with heavy mulching in winter Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Bloom time: Summer Height/Spread: Upright habit; 2 to 6 feet tall, 6 to 24 inches wide Uses: A favorite cut flower in the floral trade and grow well in...