Landscape designer James Loper offers a "Shady Garden" seminar at 10 a.m. today at Reflections of Nature Garden Center, 850688 U.S. Highway 17 in Yulee. Topics include when and how to plant ground covers, ferns and other materials. The event is free. Call (904) 225-9915.U.S. ...
This plant comes in many different varieties to fit any garden style. Scientific Name:Hosta Plant Type: Perennial Height: 6″-6′ Width: 6″-5′ Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full sun Plant Zone: 3 to 8 I feel like I needed to get the obvious one out of the way first. Hostas’ ...
Choosing plants is one the most important steps in any newgarden designor outdoor space transformation and the right garden plant ideas for your space will depend on a multitude of different factors. From knowing how much room you have, to understanding your garden's aspect, the different soil...
To thicken up your leylandii hedges, trim them directly after you plant them. Follow up by trimming them to the exact shape and height you want every spring, summer, and fall. After several years, your leylandii will be thick as can be, and you’ll need tocontinue pruningthem two to ...
What to do this Friday, February 16, 2024? Sortiraparis accompanies you every day with ideas for things to do on your own, as a couple, with family or friends in Paris and the Ile de France, or while staying at home. Click here to discover our selection of...
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is an effective herbal remedy for cardiovascular diseases. It is also helpful in brain and weak memory.
Most people can plant shade-loving bulbs within a woodland garden. Woodland gardens can be an appealing way to highlight shady areas. These types of gardens mimic the natural habitats of many shade bulbs. The most difficult part of creating this kind of shade garden is deciding on which bulb...
I ran a little bit, and Micah informed me he liked to be the fastest one. He zoomed past me, which wasn’t very hard to do, up the hill, only to slide on a shady mossy spot and face plant on the sidewalk. Since I had now turned into a zombie it was hardly any trouble at ...
We all need it, whether we are starting a new garden or maintaining an established one. If we plant perennials and shrubs at the proper distances from each other, we have huge gaps until those plants mature. And even a mature garden ends up with unplanned for gaps, whether they are creat...
The health of soil affects everything from a plant’s growth and nutrition to its resistance to pests and diseases. Soil quality can dictate the biodiversity within your garden and influence the overall environmental balance.Scientific Analysis of Soil Composition...