Rhododendron is a very prolific genus of plants with many species native to most areas north of the equator and over 28,000 cultivated varieties grown by gardeners. They are often grown for there flowers, rhododendron varieties, especially azaleas are very popular for gardeners as decorative small trees and shrubs. They are known to be especially [...]
The Japanese maple, Acer Palmatum, is one of nature's true works of art with it's statuesque architecture and intriguing and colorful foliage. It exudes the essence of ancient eastern gardens, voluntarily growing like a trained bonsai, branching out an layered. Adding one japanese maple to your garden is like buying all new furniture for your [...]
I just recently helped a friend install a koi pond and waterfall in a shaded area, and we had to find the perfect plants to accent the new feature. We relied heavily on ferns for interesting foliage, and we learned a little along the way. Growing up, my grandmother always had ferns hanging on her [...]
There is a hosta with a flower like just about nothiner you've ever seen on a hosta– the Hosta Venus has huge, showy white twice-double blooms that come out late in the summer and in the early fall, after most Hostas have passed. Hosta blooms are usually a little more subtle, but this giant fragrant [...]
Euonymus, also known as ‘Spindle’ was given this name because, once upon a time it was used in making spindles used in spinning wool into yarn. It is native to most of the continents in the northern hemisphere. It home gardening it is used as an ornamental, a groundcover, or a hedge. The species and [...]
For the average gardener, there would be no garden without full sun perennials. They provide most of the colors, textures, and fragrances the serve to give a garden it’s basic structure. From spring to fall, these are your staples– just fill in along the way with a few annuals, tropicals, and short bloomers. That being [...]
If you are looking for a way to make your flower beds a little more interesting, you should try a ground cover plant. They prevent weeds from growing and help to control erosion. They are also an excellent way to make your garden projects look lush and complete. If you think that the classic green [...]
Shade plants are often come in a very limited color range because there is not enough sunlight to bring out most of those beautiful bright floral colors, and deep color is usually too dark to stand out. When designing a shade garden, one must rely heavily on textures and light-colored shade plants that will stand [...]
When cutting hydrangeas, cut them just as blooms fully develop. Cut your flowers in the early morning, before the sun comes up to evaporate some of their moisture. Cutting at diagonal will allow the stem to take in the most amount of water, some people will even cut slits or fray the ends of the [...]
Traditionally, old garden varieties and Hybrid Teas dominated the rose market. These varieties were delicate and bred specifically for their beauty. Their diseases, pests, and climate limitations were the burden of the individual gardener—a burden born with great pride, because very few people were willing to make the sacrifice. To have a yard full of [...]