including slow drainage, poor air circulation and low light, which can result in a failure of plants to thrive, they can also present opportunities if properly designed, prepared, and planted with shade-tolerant varieties." She offers the following shade garden information, design ideas, tips, an...
Cold hardiness zone Make sure you choose plants that can withstand your yard’s seasonal temperatures. Picking out native plants is a great way to ensure your garden doesn’t wither in summer heat or wilt at the first hint of autumn. Your microclimate A microclimate? Is that like a microbrew...
By Janet Loughrey, Garden Writer & Photographer FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Plants, Design Ideas, Gardening Solutions & More!Nearly every gardener has experienced the problem of too much shade, which can cause plants to become too leggy or fail to thrive. Whether it's a wooded suburban lot or ...
and golden or silvered variegated leaves juxtaposed with darker foliage and shade create the effect of light among the shadows, one of the dramatic planting possibilities forwhite garden ideas.
Carolyn’s Shade Gardens is a local retail nursery in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S., zone 6b/7a. The only plants that we mail order are snowdrops and miniature hostas and only within the US. Facebook:Carolyn’s Shade Gardens has aFacebook Pagewhere I post single photos, garden tips,...
-friendly patio shade ideas that maximize both function and aesthetics. Have a welcoming outdoor oasis free from pesky insects with this DIY canopy shade featuring an integrated mosquito net. Perfect for patios, this guide shows you how to transform your space into an inviting, bug-free zone....
Carolyn’s Shade Gardens is a local retail nursery in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S., zone 6b/7a. The only plants that we mail order are snowdrops and only within the US. Facebook:Carolyn’s Shade Gardens has aFacebook Pagewhere I post single photos, garden tips, and other information...
Perennialsare those plants that you add to your garden one time and they continue to return year after year in the spring. Where you live and your hardiness zone will determine whether the plant will come back after winter in your area. ...
When your kitchen is part of an open plan space you can zone it by the color you choose – in this case, all white. ‘Neutral and white painted kitchens are perfect for creating a classic, uncluttered space, and are particularly suited for use in a kitchen where the space has many ...
If you’re interested in starting a low-maintenance garden this year, here are some of my favorite low-maintenance perennials for sun and shade. My favorite low-maintenanceperennials for sun: 1. Double Blooming Knockout Roses I know, you probably don’t think Roses are “low maintenance” bu...