Carolyn’s Shade Gardens, March 2016 First and foremost, I can say with even more assurance than in 2012 that edgeworthias are hardy in southeastern Pennsylvania, US, and surrounding areas. We are in USDA hardiness zone 7 with an average annual minimum temperature of 0 to 10 degrees F (-...
Gooseberry is a small shrub that is attractive in the landscape. They do well in a location that is partly sunny with some afternoon shade. Some varieties of gooseberry are thorny, but not all. They can grow quite dense and bushy, so prune your plants each winter to keep them in top fo...
There is no need - there is a huge choice of shrubs out there that thrive in full or partial shade, and with a little bit of considered planting, you can add color and interest to those areas that had been relegated to storage. Working with shifting levels of light and shade is ...
Spider mitesare microscopic arachnids that are also partial to shrub sap. They often cause stippling, discoloration, or bronzing of the foliage. They produce fine webbing on the undersides of leaves, where they reproduce rapidly in hot, dry conditions. Heavy infestations will weaken and strip your...
Well, I’m here to tell you that there are plenty of shade loving shrubs that thrive under trees! In fact, many of them actually require those shady spots in order to grow well. So whether your landscape has full shade or partial shade, read on for some recommendations. If you’re ...
All the café visitor’s are gone now that the snow has arrived. Fresh fluffy snow collects on the […] Flowers for Fall Spring is far enough away that one needs garden flowers that do well into the late Fall SeasonBright Red geraniums flower well into Fall specially planted in some sun...
If you’re growing a shrub in a container, it’s a good idea to get one that is cold hardy to one zone lower because the roots have less insulation than if they were in the ground. Sun or shade: Know the location you are planting in and choose accordingly. Shrubs labeled full sun ...
Light: Full shade to Part SunBloom Time: Late Spring to Early SummerHeight: 3′ to 12′ (depending on the variety)Spread: 3′ to 12′ Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a native North American bush that has beautiful white or pink flowers in the late spring or early summer. It’s...
This shrub showcases a tiny bunch of white flowers that bloom in the spring season. Grow it in bright sunlight and well-draining soil. 3. Brandywine thetreecenter Botanical Name:Viburnum nudum The white flowers of this shrub match beautifully with the dark green foliage. Also, be ready to ...
Cherry laurels are also like mountain laurels in that they do well in shade. This Southeast Europe/Asian native plant has oblong, glossy green leaves to about 6 inches long with clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers. The compact cultivar Schipkaensis is the most cold-hardy and can be ...