Portulaca is a trailing groundcover grown for its rose-like flowers in bright or pastel colors. Heat and drought tolerant, this virtually carefree plant thrives in heat and low humidity conditions. Versatile as a ground cover, bedding plant, or in contai
Few plants are as beloved by our pollinators, or our cats, as catmint. A herbaceous perennial that needs little care, catmint will provide your garden with years of color and habitat. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for catmints. About Catmint Catmints belong to the genus Nepeta in ...
How to plant: Although it can be grown from seed, it’s easier and more reliable to purchase nursery-grown plants since hybrids may not grow true to seed and some varieties are sterile. Provide ample space between plants, since many tend to grow wider than tall. CATMINT CARE AND MAINTENA...
Native to southwestern regions, yucca naturally grows in sandy soil. The plant has adapted to the East Coast and states throughout the Midwest, so it’s tolerant of varying soil conditions. Regardless of soil type, it must remain dry. 12 Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas for a Garden That ...
in some cases, a reciprocating saw to divide my plants. Remove and compost the dead center then divide the remaining clump into four, six or eight pieces. The smaller the division, the longer it will take for the plant to fill the new space, but you won’t need to divide it as soon...
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Blooming– May to October Also called catgrass, catnip and even catmint because its leaves look like those ofmint, it makes our feline friends a bit tipsy. PlantingNepeta How to plant nepeta You can plant yournepetastarting inOctober and all the way to May-June, keeping a distance of 10 ...
But far fewer people realize catnip is a valuable herb for humans as well. More on the medicinal benefits of catnip below. Note that closely related catmint is often confused with catnip. Find out how to tell the difference in this post on catnip vs catmint. Catnip has self-seeded in my...
Houseplant Care Guide Where to Put Your Plants Even though we have a greenhouse attached to the house that gets plenty of sun, and the temperature there doesn’t usually drop below 45°F, I still have difficulty finding room for everything. Luckily, many of these plants would undergo a dr...
Plant summer snowflake with coneflower, allium, basil, catmint, or salvia for a mixed border or flower bed. How long does summer snowflake live? These long-lived perennials can last for many years. The bulbs come back year after year and can be divided to provide continuous new plants for...