Small shrubs are big. I'm seeing more and more of them in Midwest gardens and landscapes, adding structure and texture. People are loving these shrubs not only because they fit easily into today's shrinking yards but also because they are easy to maintain, requiring little to no pruning....
内容简介· ··· Trees and shrubs are a valuable asset to a garden bringing structure, shade, year-round interest and the all-important vertical dimension. But choosing the right ones for small gardens is a fine art, and it's all too easy to end up with heavyweight shrubs overtaking...
Smaller gardens quickly become overrun by full-size shrubs when the homeowner doesn’t have the time to be constantly pruning them to a suitable size. Thankfully, plant breeders are coming to the rescue by selecting and developing many new varieties of dwarf flowering shrubs for small gardens ...
your yard will look in all four seasons when planning your landscape. Many yards look terrific in the spring and early summer, but by fall, they fade. Choose perennials and annuals that offer late-season color and shrubs and trees that bear colorful berries or interesting bark in the winter...
Establish the focal point of a small kitchen withcolorful kitchen window treatments. This bold Roman shade, for example, draws attention to the window of this small kitchen while delivering another layer of color amid theblue-gray cabinetsandconcrete countertops. A polished copper pendant contributes...
Once they hatch and are airborne they will typically reside in vegetation such as shrubs/bushes/trees and long grass during the day. When placing your trap think shade, shelter from strong winds, damp areas, and vegetation. Place your trap in the shade between your house and the mosquito ...
If you have foundation beds or landscaping planted with shrubs and perennials, don’t overlook the opportunity to tuck in seasonal annuals or herbs. This is one of those small-space garden ideas that works beautifully without adding more containers or digging up new garden space. Look for open...
6. Go for Climbers’ For scent, grow fragrant plants that are climbers rather than shrubs. Choose star jasmine for its powerful scent; several species of a honeysuckle bloom prolifically. For lovers of foliage plants, grow variegated ivy or Virginia creeper, which will blaze your wall with bea...
I have been gardening my whole life and have a science background. Besides writing and speaking about gardening, I own and operate a 6 acre private garden called Aspen Grove Gardens which now has over 3,000 perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees.Yes--I am a plantaholic!
Incorporate shrubs to add multi-season interest and minimal maintenance to your small garden. When the sun hits flowering shrubs, they can light up your yard. You can find shrubs that flower at just about any time during the growing season in colors for every taste. They are the quickest wa...