foundrushesgrowing near the water's edge, and John planted somefernsin the shaded areas. For a mountain vibe, they addedalpine plantsthat reminded them of their hikes, alongsidesucculentsthat required little care. Sarah wantedcactifor a touch...
surface cover for the garden pond. If these are not there, algae will bloom prolifically in the water. The pond plants effectively starve algae thus curbing their growth. It is also important to keep the pond premises safe for any children who may inadvertently stray near the garden pond. ...
Directory of perennial plants and flowers that you can grow in partial or lightly shaded areas of the garden, with light and watering requirements, usda zones and growing tips
the Portland Japanese Garden campus is accessed via a brief hike up the winding pathway from the Welcome Center to the Cultural Village. Surrounding the path, the Entry Garden combines Japanese architectural style with Pacific Northwest native plants like trillium, bleeding ...
I started doing this to keep the next year’s seeds, plants, bulbs and garden planning sketches in front of me all winter as I work in the potting shed. It was such a great help in determining just where I wanted all these lovelies in the garden based on their neighbors, color, size...
If you think in terms of which plants deer do and don’t prefer, you can begin to plan your garden with a bit more foresight and strategy. Since deer tend to be skittish about coming in close to a living area & would rather remain near the safety of the forest, try planting your ...
they do look nice and colourful. I have finished getting my pond finished and I now need to get some plants to finish off around it and a couple more to put in it. We are also in the process of laying a pathway, it is a bit too wet it to lay the slabs down that we bought th...
Allow some plants to go to seed Cut shrubs on a rotational basis Make space for mini-beasts to provide the whole food chain Use organic methods for pest control Include water, in a container, birdbath or a pond Place a pile of logs in a quiet corner of the garden ...
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August… the gateway to all things Autumn.I’m sure enjoying autumn more than I used to, partly because I became more focused on plants that have their heyday this time of year … Dahlias, Zinnias, alliums and power blooming roses that can take the heat!