What Is The Sapphire Berry: Symplocos Paniculata
Blueberries of a special brilliance, hardly approached by those of any other hardy plant, make the sapphire berry particularly well named. This display is at its best in many sections
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Aluminum Greenhouse: Pros and Cons
Aluminum greenhouses are nothing new to gardeners in Great Britain. They have been used extensively in many parts of the world. In 1950’s America, only a few had been erected
Cistus Purpureus Info: How To Grow And Care For Purple Rock Rose
Cistus purpureus [SIS-tus, pur-PUR-ee-us] is a perennial shrub, known for its bushy evergreen foliage and large purplish-pink flowers. It’s native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in rocky soil,
What Should I Do In The September Landscape?
With cooler weather this month, the garden takes on a lively look. Annuals are blooming hysterically, lawns are a glistening green, and chrysanthemums, the flower of the season, have burst
Plant Dependable Perennials: Easier Gardening, Minimal Care
On these busy days, homeowners are interested in gardens that require a minimum of care. Whether gardeners know plants well or simply like to “grow things” the first step is
Growing Justicia Brandegeana: How To Care For Mexican Shrimp Plants
Justicia brandegeana, also known as the Mexican shrimp plant, shrimp plant, or false hop, is a native Mexican shrub also popular in Florida. The plant’s nickname comes from the shrimp-like
Growing Mock Strawberry Plants: How To Care For Duchesnea Indica
Duchesnea indica, now commonly known as Potentilla indica (poh-ten-TILL-uh IN-dih-kuh), is an evergreen perennial belonging to the genus Potentilla and a member of the family Rosaceae, also called the rose
How To Invite Hummingbirds To Your Garden
Some people build all sorts of contrivances to lure hummingbirds into their garden. It was not our intention to invite them in when we planted flax and firecracker fuchsias in
Variegated Foliage: How To Tips On Using Green and White for Accent
Plants with variegated foliage offer unusual possibilities in a garden. They may be used to create dramatic effects and are particularly valuable in shade or where flowers are scarce. However,
Answer: What Are Restharrows – Tell Me More?
The species of Ononis (rest-harrows of gardens), which are hardy in northern Michigan are mostly desirable plants, not alone because of their ease of culture, but for their summer-flowering habit