Hellebores bloom in late winter and spring. The flowers are a lovely sight in gardens and landscaped areas. Lenten and Christmas roses are types of hellebores.
The strong scented white flowers look beautiful on the tall, slender stalks. The upright nature of the plant makes them perfect for cut flowers and tabletop decors. 36. Sweet Violet Botanical Name:Viola odorata The tiny scented flowers bloom profusely in dappled sunlight under the shade of big ...
Oleander blooms in shades of pink, white, red, orange, and yellow and lasts nearly all of the growing season. While it’s drought-resistant and thrives in full sun to partial shade, caution is advised as all parts of the plant are toxic. 19. Japanese Pittosporum aboutgardendesign Botanical...
Semi-hardy annuals like marigolds are great for winter sowing in containers. Sow seeds in late February and store them outside. If you have little marigold seedlings and there is a risk of a hard frost in late spring, you may bring them indoors or use a row cover to protect them. Whil...
The cute lil’ motel we stayed in at Old Station, CA [not pictured: next morning’s snow; too busy helping The Mate watch for ice patches]] And now for a couple of less-traditional categories. Best basketball game: UNC vs. Duke in the national semifinal (81-77) ...
All pings need perpetually moist soil and have a dormant or semi-dormant period in the winter. Put them outside for warmer months so their pollinators, hummingbirds and long-tongued insects, can get to them. And don't forget to feed them when they're indoors. Their natural prey can be...
All pings need perpetually moist soil and have a dormant or semi-dormant period in the winter. Put them outside for warmer months so their pollinators, hummingbirds and long-tongued insects, can get to them. And don't forget to feed them when they're indoors. Their natural prey can be...
Acanthus hungaricus grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It shows good drought tolerance once established but may need extra water during hot, dry periods. The plants gosemi-dormant in winter. ...
Freesia leichtliniiis also known as white freesia or wild freesia. It is a member of the Iridaceae family and grows from a bulb. It is considered low maintenance, easy-to-grow plant. Native to the Western Cape of African, the white freesia requires either full sun or semi-shade conditions...
Look out for the semi-double and double varieties, too, for a frillier affair. Plant these annuals in full sun in fertile soil, and be prepared to add supports if needed. Harvest them when the flower buds show color but aren't quite open. The more you pick, the more will appear, ...