IN YOUR GARDEN mixing plants in bordersOffers tips to making garden borders. Placement of taller perennials at the back; Cultivation of perennials having the similar needs together; Consideration of balancing principles of contrast ...
Planting, growing and caring for these shade garden and houseplant superstars. Coleus Colorful coleus varieties add pizzazz to shady beds, sunny borders and containers. Milkweed Help monarch butterflies while beautifying your flower garden with this native perennial. There are many more plants fea...
Also known as meadow anemone, or wind flower, this perennial herb has bell-shaped purple, cream, or white flowers and hairy stems. It is a member of the buttercup family and is easy to grow. They’re great for rock gardens, borders, and alpine beds. This plant is highly toxic if eate...
Freecycle and Facebook groups can be a gold mine for gardeners looking for free plants (and seeds, tools and other garden gear). Put out a call for what you’d like, or if you’re not sure, just say you’re looking for some perennials, and does anyone have some they’re dividing o...
making it versatile for various garden settings. Its compact size makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, or even container planting. With proper care and maintenance, this plant can grace your garden year after year. One of the standout features of the Centaurea ragusina Silver Swirl is ...
Ideas for using red flowers and plants in your garden Red is a great color to add spice to a garden bed or container. Here are a few ideas to get you rolling: To create a festive feel, pair red with orange and yellow flowers. Add blue and white to your favorite red plant and show...
Grow this succulent spreader in a container if you’re worried about it roaming outside your garden, and eat sea fig fruits before they sow seeds. It’s highly invasive in California. Chilean sea fig needs free draining soil with lots of sunshine for at least six to eight hours. They ...
In the garden, purple is often used in borders and can be combined with other colors to create an elegant and sophisticated effect. The color purple is seen as feminine and romantic, but it has also been viewed as a powerful color for centuries. It was considered to be the color of ...
Directory of perennial plants and flowers that you can grow in partial or lightly shaded areas of the garden, with light and watering requirements, usda zones and growing tips
One of the most valuable plants for shade gardens, ferns add a lushness to borders, beds, and containers. Plants can range from tiny forest floor specimens to giant tropical tree ferns. Foliage is usually green, but can also occur in shades of silver, white, gold, orange, or purple. Swo...