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It would be hard to find a more popular annual flower in the Garden Center than pansies. We love pansies because they come in beautiful colors, can handle the sun and the cold, are happy with regular feeding and watering, and don’t mind if you forget one or two days. Violas are pansies, and from … Read more
The rose of Sharon is a large hardy flowering shrub that produces abundant blooms throughout summer. With proper care, this beauty can also thrive when grown in a pot or container. Below is a comprehensive guide on successfully growing rose of Sharon in pots. Overview of Rose of Sharon Also known as Hibiscus syriacus, the … Read more
Night-scented stock, sometimes called evening stock, is a hardy annual plant that adds old-fashioned beauty and a lovely scent to a flower border in a casual or cottage garden. It has thin, gray-green stems with long, narrow leaves that hold simple four-petaled flowers in white, lilac, or pink. The flowers give off a strong, sweet … Read more
If the ground is packed down, the soil may be wet. If the water table is high, the top level of the ground water is close to the soil surface. Clay soils are wet in winter and baked dry in summer. You will have to work with the soil and pick plants that do well … Read more
Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) is a dense, deciduous vine that can be used to cover a wall or trellis, climb a tree, or hide problems in the yard like stumps and rocks. These sturdy vines grow to lengths of 30 feet (9 m. ) and give complete coverage to almost anything. They tolerate any light … Read more
Russian sage (Salvia yangii, formerly Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a plant that grows in mixed borders, wildlife gardens, perennial borders, and other landscapes. It has spikes of tiny light blue flowers and gray-green leaves that are finely cut and smell good. This drought-tolerant, woody-based perennial is hardy in U. S. USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through … Read more
With their low mounding habit and brilliantly colored foliage, heucheras, also known as coral bells, are stars of the shade garden. Their nearly neon leaves brighten up dim corners and complement spring bloomers. But heucheras don’t have to shine alone. The right companion plants can make coral bells even more striking. In this guide, we’ll … Read more
People love succulents because they are beautiful and can grow in harsh conditions. But how big do succulents get if you take good care of them? In this guide, we’ll look at the different things that affect succulent growth and give you an idea of how big some of the most popular types of succulents … Read more
Perlite is a lightweight granular material that’s white in colour. It seems and looks like little pieces of polystyrene, but they are actually made from volcanic glass that has been heated to 1000°C and “popped” into many times its original size. It’s lightweight, sterile, and easy to handle, and is long-lasting. It’s neither alkaline nor … Read more
This is the best way to grow nasturtiums in pots for your small garden on a balcony or patio. Nasturtiums are great because they only look nice, but you can eat them too, and they keep bugs away! It’s easy to grow nasturtium. Just put the plants in a medium to large pot and leave … Read more