Something I often think about is how to get as much as possible out of a garden space. I keep my eye out for multi-purpose planting choices, and like to include multi-purpose items. A fantastic way to add a colorful and textural interest to a garden space is to use an eye-catching shrub as a garden accent, which will give [...]
Yellow Twig Dogwood This week, GardenWise concludes its five favorite Garden Delights, in no particular order, for Fall 2011. Yesterday we looked at the strking Aster, heated things up with the Dwarf Burning Bush, and earlier marveled at both the Toad Lily and Pink Muhly Grass. Today we're showing off the Yellow Twig Dogwood. Many know of the Red Twig Dogwood, which is [...]
One of my all time favorites, and a recent top choice by GardenWise as a "must-have" Fall 2011 garden favorite, is Toad Lily (Tricyrtis.) As I earlier wrote, Toad Lily, with its beautiful orchid-like white flowers, purple flecks and graceful arching growth habit, compels anyone who gazes upon it to stop and take a closer look. Better Homes & Gardens lists Toad Lily [...]
Mid-October through Mid-November is the peak time to plant Tulip bulbs. I always think of the I Love Lucy episode where Lucy and Betty Ramsey compete for the best tulip garden in CT, and wax flowers play into the plot. But there's no need to fake it! Plant your bulbs now for tulips that will make your garden guests [...]
One of my all time favorites, and a recent top choice by GardenWise as a "must-have" Fall 2013 garden favorite, is Toad Lily (Tricyrtis.) As I earlier wrote, Toad Lily, with its beautiful orchid-like white flowers, purple flecks and graceful arching growth habit, compels anyone who gazes upon it to stop and take a closer look. Better Homes & Gardens lists Toad [...]
Fill your Garden with Sweet Scents and Blooms Rosa 'America'! Add interest to pergolas, arbors, walls, and other garden structures with this award-winning climbing rose, ‘America’, which features strongly scented coral-pink blooms all summer long. It's disease resistant, so you can count on it to look good throughout and to the very end of the season.
Growing vegetables (and herbs) in pots or containers can be the ideal solution for those with limited space. However, containers can be a great idea for everyone, including those with an abundance of in-ground garden space. There's so much flexibility in growing veggies in pots! You can move them around to capture the sunlight, or hide them in the shade when it gets too warm. A [...]
Dwarf Burning Bush is GardenWise This week, GardenWise is looking forward with our five favorite Garden Delights, in no particular order, for Fall 2012. Yesterday we marveled at the Toad Lily, and Monday we fell in love all over again with Pink Muhly Grass. Today is day three of our series, and we're showing off the Dwarf Burning [...]
Attention Pansy Fans! These TRAILING PANSIES are a must have for anyone with even the slightest attraction to pansies. They survive very cold temps, they trail, and they bloom from Fall to Spring. They also are an ideal choice in a setting where uniformity is important. And these hybrids are trailing, which makes them perfect for containers and hanging baskets for those [...]
The Toad Lily GardenWise is looking forward with our five favorite Garden Delights this week, in no particular order, for Fall 2011. Yesterday we started with an all-time eye-catching favorite, Pink Muhly Grass. Today we look at what I think is a garden must have, one that I've blogged about many times and just cant [...]
