‘Merveille des Quatre Saisons’: Also known as ‘Marvel of Four Seasons,’ this heirloom butterhead lettuce has stunning red-tinged leaves that make it both visually appealing and delicious. It is named for its ability to grow in different seasons, including winter, and is quite hardy in coo...
Grow carrots in loose soil free of stone and obstacles; this will allow the roots to grow straight and unimpeded. Roots will fork if they hit an obstacle. Grow carrots in soil rich in organic matter; feed carrot beds with aged compost. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers; too much nitrogen can...
Honeywort tolerates various soil conditions, making it an easy-to-grow plant. Ideally, it prefers soil rich in humus and organic matter with a slightly acidic to neutral soil(pH 5.8 to 7.1). The soil should retain a decent amount of moisture while also being well-drained to prevent potenti...
Alaska, including cities such as Prudhoe Bay and Unalakleet. However, the northernmost tip of Minnesota also falls in Zone 2b, so if you live in or near Pinecreek, you'll want to look for plants that are hardy in Zone 2. Temperatures in Zone 2 can get down to -50°F in the ...
They won't grow as high as an elephant's eye, but they will lift their blooms off the ground, a blanket of color floating on a sea of green. Contents Perennial Flowers Image Gallery , 12-24 Inches in Height Blue to Purple Perennials, 12-24 Inches in Height Pink to Fuchsia ...
Water, place in the shade for a few weeks, and let the new plant grow to have a large enough root system to be able to plant in the garden again. Important: Before propagating, be sure that your plant is not patented. Patented plants are illegal to propagate. You can check to see ...
Bougainvillea's colorful flower bracts provide gardens with a splash of bright color. This vining shrub is drought- and heat-tolerant and a vigorous grower. Bougainvillea comes in hues of pink, fuchsia, red and orange. Bougainvillea spectabilis can grow up to 20 feet in either direction, while...
Late spring to fall Flower color: Fuchsia and yellow Part of the ColorBlast series, the flowers are unlike any other portulaca, with magenta pom-pom-like centers surrounded by five yellow petals. Flowers stay open longer under low-light conditions, with plants that are especially vigorous, dro...
You may also wish to plant colorful shorter shrubs along the front, in which case consider varieties such asPhotinia‘Red Robin’, shrub roses, flowering hardy fuchsias and evergreenCoronilla glauca, which produces sweetly scented yellow flowers in late winter and spring. ...
Cold stress: If your shrubs are exposed to freezing temperatures for long periods, they may enter cold stress – especially if they’re not cold-hardy or if temperatures drop suddenly. You may notice frost damage, leaf discoloration or browning, branch deterioration, and growth problems. ...