Native Shrubs
Native species of shrubs are among the most beautiful plants for the garden. They're also easy to grow and care for as they've adapted to the natural environmental conditions and can tolerate even the harshest of conditions. The following are few treasured native shrubs which are ideal for the garden...More (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 16/04/07 11:51:11
Spring Flowering Shrubs
In spring, after a long winter, nothing is more welcome than colorful flowers. With a wide range of sizes, colors, textures and shapes to choose from, no garden should be without at least one spring blooming shrub. Pinkshell Azalea (Rhododendron vaseyi) is a native deciduous azalea ideal for a woodland garden, shrub border or for naturalizing the l[...] (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 25/03/07 19:33:20
Spring Flowering Trees
After a long cold winter, small ornamental flowering trees are among the first garden plants to brighten up the landscape and announce the arrival of spring. The following are a few classic spring flowering trees for the garden. Eastern Redbuds (Cercis canadensis) are treasured for their stunning pink and lavender (though white is available as wel[...] (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 20/03/07 22:16:12
Perennial Gardens
Perennials are any plants which live for more than two seasons and produce flowers which die back to the ground each fall. They're at the heart of most flower gardens and offer wide ranging benefits to the landscape gardener. Their flowers are treasured for their ability to bloom, spread and multiply year after year. Perennials also...More (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 15/03/07 22:44:06
Fragrant Gardens
Most gardens are primarily designed to be visually striking. They can, however, be designed to please all the senses. A fountain or waterfall can add the soothing sound of running water. The texture of plants can be felt. The taste of an herb or fruit is amazing when picked from your own garden...More (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 10/03/07 19:57:16
Gardening With Annuals
Annuals provide gardeners with an inexpensive way to add diversity and an array of long lasting colorful flowers to the landscape. Although they will flower all season long, annuals sprout from seed, produce flowers, set their seed and die within one growing season. Annuals need to be replanted each year, at least here in New England. What can be [...] (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 26/02/07 01:55:23
White Gardens
White gardens are a wonderful way to brighten up a partly shady spot in the landscape. They can, in fact, be quite graceful. White gardens should be located away from other more colorful gardens so their effect can be fully realized. Also, dark evergreen backdrops contrast sharply...More (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 21/02/07 00:56:08
Early Spring Projects
Getting back into the garden as soon as the snow melt is a top priority for many people. As the temperature get warmer and the welcome colors of the spring bulbs begin to brighten up the landscape the garden begin to show signs of life once again. Here are a few projects which can keep you busy during the first couple weeks of spring...More (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 17/02/07 02:06:57
Rock Gardens
Often there are those areas of your garden that just aren't suitable for lawn or have exposed ledge and rocks making it impossible to plant shrubs. These areas can easily be transformed into beautiful rock gardens by rearranging of some of the stones and bringing in a bit of new soil. If you don't have enough stones add a few new ones. You can a[...] (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 12/02/07 01:22:10
Natural Gardens
Natural gardens utilize native species of plants which are often quite easy to grow. These plants have adapted to certain environments and are generally self sustaining. They'll need little, if any, fertilizer and no more water than is provided by rain. Natural gardens consist of...More (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 07/02/07 20:45:30
Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grasses are valued in home landscapes for their hardiness and easy care, dramatic appearance and the wide variety of colors, textures and sizes available. Most ornamental grasses are perennials can return year after year. Annual grasses live for only one growing season, either because of their natural growth or because they are not hard[...] (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 03/02/07 12:02:41
Dividing Perennials
Dividing perennials is easily the best way to increase your plant stock, control a plant's size and rejuvenate an old plant. A few years after you've planted a perennial you'll probably notice that it begins outgrowing its allotted spot. Dividing large perennials into smaller plants will solve the problem of over crowding in the garden while giving[...] (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 30/01/07 21:01:05
Shade Gardens
If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to garden in the shade beneath the canopy of mature shade trees you will find many advantages not found in the full sun garden. Shade trees moderate temperatures during the hot summer months and provide the garden with structure, privacy and year-round interest. Shade is essential to the comfort[...] (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 26/01/07 04:00:00
Great Accent Shrubs
Accent plants in the garden are able to draw one's attention because of their unique qualities. Both evergreens and deciduous plants are suitable as specimen shrubs or trees. Evergreens for their unusual and distinct shape or color. Deciduous plants, those which lose their leaves in the winter, are usually noted for their flowers, interesting bark [...] (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 25/01/07 04:00:00
Wildflowers
Wildflower meadows are noted for their stability, low maintenance and wide diversity of plants resulting in vibrant colors, textures and an increased awareness of seasonal change. The meadow approach to the landscape requires a clear understanding of a site's natural conditions, more so than say a formal perennial garden bed. Wildflower meadows a[...] (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 22/01/07 04:00:00
Wildflowers
Wildflower meadows are noted for their stability, low maintenance and wide diversity of plants resulting in vibrant colors, textures and an increased awareness of seasonal change. The meadow approach to the landscape requires a clear understanding of a site's natural conditions, more so than say a formal perennial garden bed. Wildflower meadows a[...] (read full article)
Source: GardenListings News 04/06/07 23:41:06
