Pansies (Violax wittrockiana) thrive in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. These cheery flowers prefer cool weather and often die in the summertime heat. As a biennial, new plants form in late summer or fall, when the seeds are dispersed, and bloom the following year, leading many to assume they are perennials. Flower colour runs the gamut from pale pastels to deep blue, maroon and purple. Clear Faced Pansy Like most of pansies, the solid colored pansy…
Tomatoes, among the most well-known residents of this vegetable garden, which are grown across the United States in a wide array of soil conditions. Although many gardeners attempt to compensate for their clay or sandy soil by adding copious amounts of fertilizer, tomatoes are a bit of a Goldilocks in this department, needing just enough or they’ll fail to create buds. Importance of Soil Testing Testing your soil at the end of each growing season and again before planting in…
Inexpensive shrubs can hide a usable fence to make a more satisfying landscape. Cultivars are frequently more expensive than the species of a given tree, however in the case of certain types of shrubs, older cultivars can be just as inexpensive as the species that are general. Keep costs to a minimum by planting low-maintenance shrubs which are common to your specific site. Plant shrubs which grow as tall or taller than the fence. Color Interest Glossy abelia (Abelia x…
Magnolia trees (Magnolia sp.) Are famous for their large, erect white flowers which are put against elongate, glossy green leaves. Although some kinds of magnolia are deciduous, other species are evergreen, maintaining their dark green foliage throughout the year. Knowing how and when to prune these lovely trees can help ensure success in keeping them healthy and profitable. Evergreen Types Two different kinds of evergreen magnolias are generally cultivated in the U.S.. The more common of the two, called the…
Plants are far more than just a gorgeous addition to your backyard pond. They also serve a vital function in maintaining a suitable balance of nutrients from the pond’s water. Plants not only reduce the amount of algae which can grow, but in addition use waste substances from fish, offering a pure water filtration mechanism. Choosing the right combination of aquatic plants from the four categories will help keep your pond water clean and clear without the addition of chemicals….
The sumac (Rhus spp.) gets around. Fast-growing, pest- and disease-free and drought tolerant, it’s the only shrub found in all 48 contiguous states. Sumac are scrappy North American natives, growing in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 however 9. They spread by root suckers in just about any well-draining dirt and may stabilize problem embankments. Their leaves turn red in the autumn, matching their showy fruiting clusters. Some varieties such as smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) grow to 20…
Ostentatious and exotic, a nest is certain to be an attention getter in any landscape. But a nest by itself may appear out of position, particularly when surrounded by easy turf grass. Rather, landscapers utilize various sorts of plants as well as a few hardscaping suggestions to help slopes incorporate into the larger landscape aesthetic. The Exotic Tier Many exotic looking plants may present your nest a distinguishing look. With the nest for a centerpiece, plants have been arranged by…
Camellias (Camellia sp.) Are evergreen shrubs with beautiful single or semidouble blossoms that typically blossom from winter to spring, based on the range. They require acidic soil and partial shade but are otherwise dependable plants once established. Several species and many hybridized cultivars exist, with diverse flower colors and kinds, in addition to different growth habits and overall size at adulthood. Camellias are generally suitable for U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 7 through 9. Upright Shrubs Many camellia shrubs…
When you think of beans, plants that produce vegetables like peas or lentils likely come to your mind. But many ornamental plants that encase their seeds in pods are also considered beans, belonging to the botanical family Leguminosae. This huge family contains quite a few bushy plants that make excellent, colorful garden plants within an herbaceous edge or planting bed. Barbados Pride The Barbados pride bush (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) originated from the West Indies. Occasionally called red bird of heaven, it…
Sandy loam soils are dominated by sand particles, but include sufficient sediment and clay to provide some structure and fertility. There are four different kinds of sandy loam soil that are classified depending on the magnitude of the sand particles from the ground. You can determine whether your lawn has this sort of soil using a very simple test. Classification Sandy loam soils are broken down in to four classes, such as coarse sandy loam, fine sandy loam, sandy loam…