Venturing even further afield, you can grow herbs for tea, such as chamomile and sweet woodruff (a good choice for a shade-loving ground), specialty seasonings such as chervil, lemon balm and lemon grass, and sorrel, or even those feline favorites, catmint and catnip. And don’t overlook ...
Create a subdued elegant color scheme by combining silver artemisia with pastel-hued plants such as pink gaura, blue catmint, and pale purple lavender. For eye-popping contrast, plant silver-foliaged artemisia alongside bold colored perennials such as bee balm, agastache, butterfly weed, red hot...
so using divisions or transplants is the most reliable way to grow this plant. Catmint blooms best in full sun, except in places with very hot, dry weather, where it can take some afternoon shade. The soil doesn’t need to be particularly rich, but it must drain well. Dig in some co...
Nepeta loves warm temperatures. They are a high light loving plant. Catmint is winter hardy in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8. When planting in the southern United States, choose a setting with partial shade. In the northern United States, the plant does better in full sun. ...
Your fences need to be 10 feet high, and get dogs that chase them off. My hounds are lazy and watch them walk by! Hahaha September 22, 2020 by Lei Tucker New to this great site! Our deer recently had a banquet on me of “deer resistant ” plants. When it rains hard you really...
Dianthus plants come in all shapes and sizes, so pruning needs vary. Miniature varieties form a tight little lump of foliage and blooms, while giant species have almost no basal foliage. Mat-forming perennial varieties feature tight-knit spreads of foliage, and as they grow, you may notice de...
The yucca plant is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.1If pet owners choose to grow yucca outside or as a houseplant, caution should be taken to place the plant out of these animals' reach. How and When to Plant Yucca Plant yucca in early spring in a full-sun location. As long as ...
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As described in more detail below, your xeriscaped garden will be planted in "layers" surrounding each focal point or "oasis" with high visibility and good water retention, such a tree or house.[2] The basic plan involves: Oases with bright, eye-catching species that are well-suited to...