Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Habit: Bushy habit Height/Spread: 2 to 8 feet tall, 2 to 6 feet wide, depending on the variety Bloom time: Spring to summer, depending on the variety One of the most popular flowering shrubs, Spiraea produces lacy clusters of pink, white, or red flo...
The good news is that you can always add a two-inch layer ofmulchto prevent weeds from growing. Moreover,mulchalso helps retain moisture in your soil, so you don’t have to worry about your plants drying out. Get the ultimate tool for planning your vegetable garden. This workbook will h...
Discover 21 of our favorite low-maintenance shrubs, perennials, annuals, and groundcovers By Karen Chapman FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Plants, Design Ideas, Gardening Solutions & More!Plants can be both beautiful and easy care if you understand the factors that create additional work and balance ...
Growing Conditions: Sunlight: Prefers partial shade to full shade. It can tolerate some sun, especially in cooler climates, but the foliage may scorch in intense sunlight. Soil: Thrives in moist to wet soils and can even tolerate standing water. It is an excellent choice for bog gardens, wat...
Grown as shrubs or pruned into trees, these are great to plant in groups along edges or on their own as ornamental pieces. When young, these are fast-growing trees and easily grow an additional 3 to 5 feet each year. Semi-Dwarf Crape Myrtles – Online Ordering, Fast Shipping!
Spring-flowering Anemones: These often bloom early in the season and include popular species like: Anemone blanda (Grecian Windflower): Low-growing with daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, pink, and white. Anemone nemorosa (Wood Anemone): Delicate white flowers with yellow centers, often found...
If you're looking for low-maintenance outdoor potted plants, there's one rule to keep in mind: Match the plant with the preferred growing conditions. Putting a plant in the right spot doesn’t just save you effort—it gives your plants the best shot at thriving. That means giving sun-...
Also known as wild lilac, Texas ranger wows with vibrant lavender, purple, and magenta blooms. For all its showy blossoms, this flowering shrub is surprisingly low maintenance. Plant it in full sunlight, then water it only during the summers or in times of drought, to be rewarded with splas...
Much work in a cottagegarden designcomes from not having theright plant in the right place, either because of the variety's full size or preferred growing conditions. As you gain gardening experience, Trout says you can push the envelope. "But the healthiest plants—ones that need less care...
Full size image The climate above the 50th parallel, especially during the Little Ice Age (ad 1350–1800) was generally too cold and wet for wine production. To produce wine from grapes, the vine needs an average daily temperature of more than 10 °C during the growing season. Since almost...