and sunny clearings. Sometimes perennials are planted as solitaries, with only a single variety of large, highly ornamental plant. Perennials are used as colorful ground covers in flower beds and borders; creepers are used for intricate structures such as belvederes, arbors, arches, and curtains ...
Mallow are reliable, easy to care for plants. Common Name: Hungarian Speedwell Botanical Name: Veronica austriaca Height: 12"x18" USDA Zones: 5-9 Requirements & Benefits: Groundcover, Rock Gardens, Borders, Containers Mound forming evergreen with 1"-2", oval, deep green leaves. Six inch...
These beautiful compact perennials can be used as ground covers for shade to add interest to your garden while helping to keep the weeds down.
Plant in masses or drifts for a breathtaking impact or incorporate into mixed borders and naturalized settings. Note: Amsonia hubrichtii is closely related to Amsonia ciliata, but distinguished by its even finer, thread-like leaves and the absence of noticeable hairs on new growth. ...
It thrives amongst other coastal perennials in borders, containers, and raised beds. This southern U.S. native grass appreciates well-draining soils common along oceanside gardens. Once your grasses are thriving, they’ll sprout flowers, then seeds that allow them to sprout in new areas. Pull...
Dwarf varieties like Spirea Japonica “Nana” are ideal for growing in a container. They require slightly moist soil to grow. You can also use them in foundation plantings for year-round interest. They also make beautiful borders. 45. Japanese Skimmia ...
Available in colors such as pink, white, purple and red,crape myrtlecan stand alone as an ornamental plant or can complement other ornamental plants in your yard. Ideal for hot, sunny climates, it blooms throughout the spring and summer. Well known for their large, fragrant blooms,magnoliasal...
(orstarted indoorsabout two months in advance) to get a head start. Raised beds enriched with composted manure are an ideal growing place for eggplants because the soil warms more quickly. Eggplants are also great for containers and make lovely ornamental borders. In fact, there are quite a...
Pinched twice (at least) these will be set in large groups out into the borders for a spectacular summer show. These are pinched tips from another set of snapdragons. I used to not pinch snaps, as I wanted to tall, florist-style snapdragons, but those are impractical outdoors as they ...
Versatility: Juncus can be used in various settings, including water gardens, bog gardens, rain gardens, and even traditional borders. Container Gardening: Its adaptability makes it suitable for container gardening, allowing you to enjoy Juncus even in small spaces. Other Benefits: Bioengineering: Jun...