Also known as German mountain spinach or Saltbush , it’s an annual cool season herb that tolerates warm weather well. Unlike spinach, these will not bolt easily in our climate. They came in variety of colors, red, magenta, yellow, copper or golden and can be eaten fresh in salads (go...
While a field full of goldenrods pleases the bees, our eyes may wish for a bit more variety. Fortunately, several other natives, such asasters, mountain mint, milkweeds,bee balm, and Joe Pye weed, are easy to combine with goldenrod plantings. Add native grasses like big bluestem and swit...
Fertilizer is unnecessary for in-ground catmints, as they are quite willing to scratch out a living in poor soil. Too easy of a life, and they may flower less and have floppy stems. Catmints living in containers can be fertilized annually with a general-purpose slow-release product. Catmi...
They can also be grown in containers. Salvias are especially nice for growing along paths because of the way they spill over and soften the edges. Soil: Salvia plants don't need rich soil, but they must have good drainage. If your soil is heavy, plant "proud", or slightly higher than...
Now, cover your seed-starting pots or trays with clear plastic lids or clear plastic wrap and position the planted containers on top of a seedling heat mat if you’ve chosen to use one. Keep the growing medium moist, watch, and wait. Your thyme seeds should sprout in three to four ...
Containers Thyme does well in containers and is a welcomed houseplant. It has a delightful aroma, especially if you choose a cultivar such as lemon thyme. When growing indoors, you want to place in a sunny window or have it under grow lights. ...
‘My Monet’ is a variegated foliage dwarf variety that reaches about 2 feet tall. It does well as a low-border planting or in containers. Foliage is mint green and white, with pink blooms in spring and again later in summer. It also works as an effective ground cover and tolerates sha...