 Spending time in nature has a way of nurturing the soul. ~Katrina Mayer
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How to Grow and Care for Dianthus
There are numerous types of dianthus, so there's one for almost any garden situation. Many types have flowers with a fragrant, spicy scent and notched petals. Common dianthus include Sweet William, pinks, and carnations. |
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Planting Groundcovers
Use low-growing perennial plants and shrubs as groundcovers to cover slopes and rough ground or to replace high-maintenance lawns. Choose plants that thrive in your particular soil and climate. |
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Hardy Kiwi
Have you tasted these remarkable miniature kiwis yet? Every bit as delicious as the larger, more familiar fuzzy kiwi, hardy kiwis are much easier to grow and eat (skin and all). And just about every home gardener in North America can grow them. |
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Leeks- Too Good Not to Grow
Leeks have an unfair reputation for being complicated to grow. These delicious, mild-tasting, non-bulbing onion relatives are in fact easy to start from seed and, with some simple techniques, produce long, white stalks that taste great in traditional leek and potato soup, braised in wine, or chopped in casseroles and risottos. |
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Planting a Pollinator Garden
By creating a garden that attracts a range of pollinators, you can provide vital oases amidst seas of buildings and concrete. Kids can play a role in digging shallow pools and mud puddles and providing piles of twigs and animal hair for nesting materials. |
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All About Basil
Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs and is used in cooking around the world. It is very symbolic and has a rich history. |
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Fertilizing Potatoes
For a rewarding potato crop, the plants must make a rapid, healthy start.
There are a couple of good ways to add the extra nutrients at planting time to supplement the natural fertility of your soil. Choose a balanced commercial fertilizer, such as 5-10-10 or 10-10-10, or use compost or organic fertilizer. |
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Rose (Rosa 'Red Cascade')
Bloom size: Small: under 2"
Petal count: double: 16-25 petals
Rose bloom color: Dark red
Extra Bloom Info: In clusters
Rebloom: Good
Class: Miniature
Growth Habit: Very short, 1-2 feet, very bushy; true groundcover rose. Can also be grown as climbing miniature, 6-8 feet tall.
Fragrance: Mild
Hybridizer & year: Ralph S. Moore, 1976
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 5 and warmer |
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Princess Flower (Tibouchina grandiflora)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 4 to 8 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 6 feet
Fruiting Time: Fall, Late fall or early winter
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring, Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Clematis 'H.F. Young'
Raised by: Walter Pennell
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Growing Zones: USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9
Typical Plant Size: Typically 8 to 10 feet
Pruning Group: Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering
Bloom Diameter: Large - between 6 to 8 inches
Bloom Color (Tepals): Light to Lavender Blue hue
Center Color (Anthers): Yellow anthers
Bloom Shape: Single, Ruffled or wavy tepal texture, Other
Preferred Light: Tolerates partial shade, Prefers full sun
Suitability as Cut Flower: Good cut flower (strong stem, average vase life)
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements
Additional Information: Free-flowering (very floriferous)
Recommendations: Good choice for a container, Good choice for shaded areas or northern walls
Awards: Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit |
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Chinese Crown Orchid (Eulophia graminea)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other, Green
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Groundcover, Will Naturalize
Resistances: Salt tolerant, Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
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