There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly sending even its oldest scholars to the bottom of the class for some egregious blunder. — Alfred Austin
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How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus
Hibiscuses are large shrubs or small trees that produce huge, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers over a long season. They are generally divided into four groups: Hardy Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, Tropical Hibiscus, and all the various species of Hibiscus. There are also some annual varieties, such as the flower-of-an-hour (Hibiscus trionum). |
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Growing Vegetables in Containers
If you don't have room for a garden, or only want to grow a few vegetables, planting in containers is the best way to go. Almost any vegetable can grow in a container and with a little care can produce abundantly. Here's how to get started. |
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Meet the Asian Pears
Like apples, Asian pears ripen on the tree and have a crisp, firm texture. But like pears, they have juicy, white flesh and pear flavor and fragrance. |
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Weeds- Plantain
Broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) is found throughout North America, usually in compacted places in lawns or in garden pathways. A tap-rooted perennial, plantain becomes dormant in winter, and new leaves appear in mid-spring. |
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Planting a Window Box
Combine flowering plants and those with attractive foliage in window boxes to add color to decks, window sashes, and porch rails. |
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Lily (Lilium 'Farolito')
Division: VII. Oriental Hybrids Plant Habit: Herb/Forb Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade Plant Height: 18 - 22 inches Flowers: Showy, Fragrant Flower Color: Pink Flower Time: Summer Underground structures: Bulb Uses: Cut Flower Toxicity: Other Propagation: Seeds: Other info, Will not come true from seed Propagation: Other methods: Offsets, Other Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri')
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Plant Height: 36 inches Plant Spread: 48 inches Leaves: Evergreen Fruit: Edible to birds Flowers: Inconspicuous Flower Color: White Flower Time: Summer Underground structures: Bulb Uses: Groundcover Wildlife Attractant: Birds, Butterflies, Bees Propagation: Other methods: Division, Bulbs Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
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Clematis 'The First Lady'
Typical Plant Size: Typically 6 to 8 feet Pruning Group: Group 1 - Spring flowering, no pruning Bloom Diameter: Medium - between 4 to 6 inches, Medium/Large - typically 6 inches Bloom Color (Tepals): Lilac/Lavender hue Center Color (Anthers): Purple anthers Bloom Shape: Single Preferred Light: Prefers partial shade Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements Disease Resistance: Susceptible to clematis wilt Plant Habit: Vine Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Plant Height: 6-8 feet Leaves: Deciduous Flowers: Showy Flower Color: Mauve Flower Time: Spring, Late spring or early summer Wildlife Attractant: Bees Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Tip
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Ti Plant (Cordyline fruticosa 'Hot Pepper')
Plant Habit: Shrub, Tree Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade Water Preferences: Mesic Plant Height: 6 to 8 feet Leaves: Unusual foliage color, Evergreen, Other Flowers: Showy Flower Color: Pink Bloom Size: Under 1" Flower Time: Summer, Late summer or early fall Underground structures: Rhizome Wildlife Attractant: Bees Resistances: Salt tolerant, Humidity tolerant Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Streptocarpus Ladyslippers™ Grape Ice
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade Water Preferences: Mesic Plant Height: 6 - 12 inches Plant Spread: 6 - 12 inches Leaves: Evergreen Flowers: Showy Flower Color: Other, Purple Bloom Size: 2"-3" Suitable Locations: Houseplant, Terrariums Uses: Houseplant Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf, Division Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Photo by Valery33
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Photo by Neela "Not sure whether Lesley named the hybrid for the bloom or the beard color, but the beard color appears light blue from a distance, but in reality is mostly white when seen up close."
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Photo by Baja_Costero "12 inch pot"
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Photo by FPF "Close view of cilia on leaves"
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Photo by Baja_Costero
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Photo by Johanvanheusden
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Photo by robertduval14 "photo by: Scott Zona"
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Photo by Joy
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Photo by Lillietta
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Photo by csandt
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A garden is always a series of losses set against a few triumphs, like life itself. ~May Sarton
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