Flowering Plants - Leisure Reading
Cell phones, PDA’s, and MP3 players have become the tools of our modern lives. But it wasn’t that long ago that a shovel, a patch of soil and a bag of seeds were the only tools needed to provide sustenance and satisfaction. Gardening was a part of daily life. Ask any gardener today why they garden and you’ll get a variety of reasons why it’s important to them. Read more
The right elements have come together for gardening success.
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Diascias are the quintessential window box and mixed container plant. The Flying Colors™ line comes to us from the Netherlands and offers stunning new colors that mix particularly well with Sutera (Bacopa). Their tremendous flower production and large flower size create a stunning contrast with the deep green foliage and strong growth habit.
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Pink Chablis®
Lamium maculatum
Dead Nettle
Growing Tips
Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
Exposure
Plant in sun or shade
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These 'living carpet' plants are vigorous, versatile, and superb as solo plantings or in combos. Easy to grow, much-loved, and much publicized by consumer magazines and TV programs. Great for mixing with medium-sized vigorous plants to make outstanding combinations.
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Sundaze® Flame
Bracteantha bracteata
Strawflower
Growing Tips
Deadheading may improve appearance but isn't necessary for continuous bloom.
Exposure
Full sun Read more
Vanilla Butterfly®
Argyranthemum frutescens
Marguerite Daisy
Growing Tips
Deadheading may improve appearance but isn't necessary for continuous bloom.
Exposure
Plant in sun or partial shade Read more
Butterfly
Argyranthemum frutescens
Marguerite Daisy
Growing Tips
Deadheading may improve appearance but isn't necessary for continuous bloom.
Exposure
Plant in sun or partial shade Read more
Petunias have many uses in the landscape, learn more ideas here. Read more
This article discusses the different types (classes) of petunia and how they are best used.
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The petunias we know today are a far cry from those that first appeared in the 19th century gardens
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All about
Wave™ Petunias. Read more
Botanically, an annual plant is a plant that usually germinates, flowers, and dies in one year. Read more
Many beautiful plants are available to be planted in the landscape around the home. However, the difficulty arises when there are areas in the landscape that receive very little sunlight.
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Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures of the bird world. It is not hard to attract them if you know what to plant. A large portion of their diet consists of tiny spiders and aphids.........
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Butterflies cannot drink open water. Wet sand, earth or mud is the best butterfly fountain. Allow your birdbath to overflow to create mud puddles.
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Hibiscus is a large flowering shrub that blooms in the summer. Generally, they can be maintained in the 4’-6’ range. The flower colors range from white to lavender-pink to reddish purple.
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Annuals that are perennials in warmer zones and can actually over winter in this area during mild winters or if located in a warm, sunny or protected area. Very frost and freeze tolerant.
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During a difficult winter, large herds of deer will eat just about any vegetation. There is no such thing as a deer-proof plant. You may minimize damage.......
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Gardenias were discovered in China in the 1700’s. Their fragrance is unmatched in the floral world, and the extracted oil from the flowers is used in making perfume and tea.
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The African violet (Saintpaulia) has become the most popular member of the Gesnariad family because of its ease of culture, continuous flowering habit, variety of blossom forms, range of colors, and leaf patterns.
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Add a beautiful splash of color to your garden beds or decorate your patios and decks with planted containers and hanging baskets of New Guinea Impatiens.
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Your flowering hanging baskets can bloom and thrive for many months – with a little help from you. Follow these easy guidelines to keep your plants healthy and beautiful throughout the season.
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