A Rosy Winter

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 152)  

A Rosy WinterA Rosy Winter Fragile as a rose is no throwaway metaphor, as gardeners know. To protect tree roses in colder climates, sink four stakes in a square shape around each stem, then wrap burlap or another thick material around the stakes. Finally, fill the space around the trunk with leaves from that just-raked pile. .

All American Daylilies

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 164)  

All American DayliliesAll-American Daylilies No Other Perennial Gives as Much for So Little Gardeners can't get enough of daylilies, and it's easy to understand why. Other flowers may be as beautiful, but no other plants are as rugged, widely adapted, or versatile. Daylilies are gorgeous and they are survivors, perfect plants for both the connoisseur and the...

Astounding Azaleas

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 149)  

Astounding AzaleasAstounding Azaleas Great walls of beautifully colored azaleas makes them seem like they're a strong plant. Yet they're fragile for a shrub, and you have to baby them. The relatively small root structure is the azalea's Achilles heel, so protect it carefully when working around the plant. And if you move it, be sure to dig out way beyond...

Balloon Flower

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 166)  

Balloon FlowerBalloon Flower Easy to Grow, Reliable, Looks Great as a Border -- and It's Blue If plants were like movies, balloon flower ( Platycodon grandiflorus ) would be one of those critical successes that nobody goes to see until word of mouth gives it a boost. Balloon flower, also known as Chinese bellflower, has been racking up great reviews for..

Blue Star

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 150)  

Blue StarBlue Star Multi-season Appeal and Modest Demands Make This Little-Known Perennial a Garden Winner How many perennials do you know that offer delicate blossoms in spring, outstanding color in autumn, freedom from pests and diseases, and extraordinary tolerance to cold, heat, and drought? And how many of these are easy to grow and propagate

Bulbs Are a Bright Idea

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 143)  

Bulbs Are a Bright IdeaBulbs Are a Bright Idea No other types of plants will give the gardener more beauty, or a wider range of variety, color and flowering times than flowering bulbs. They produce flowers of incredible colors from one end of the growing season to the other. Nothing else will reward you with so much pleasure for so little effort...at least in.

Combine Annuals and Perennials

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 147)  

Combine Annuals and PerennialsCombine Annuals and Perennials This Spring Have you ever planted a rainbow? The colors you see in the sky after a rain are fleeting, but the hues in your garden can reflect their beauty for entire seasons, even years. A combination of annuals and perennails timed to bloom in tandem and at intervals year-round, can transform your garden..

Dealing with Daffodils

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 128)  

Dealing with DaffodilsDealing With Daffodils Though daffodils fall within the narcissus botanical family, the bulbs' flowers can seem homely once their spring bloom has passed. Do yourself a favor, though, and leave the foliage be. Like all bulbs, daffodils feed off the leaves, so removing the withered bloom too early guarantees a meager crop of flowers next...

Do's and Don'ts of Bulbs

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 119)  

Do's and Don'ts of BulbsDo's and Dont's of Bulbs Some simple things to remember about bulbs: Always plant bulbs in borders or beds with good drainage. Planting bulbs in well-drained soil is vital and the most important instruction we can give you. Do not use any strong commercial fertilizer or fresh manure when planting bulbs. Always cut as little foliage as

Don't Promise a Rose Garden

( Date Added: Sat Oct 12 2002   Visits: 126)  

Don't Promise a Rose GardenDon't Promise a Rose Garden... Here's a gift that keeps on giving, long after her special day is done. Plant these versatile and carefree beauties now and enjoy them year after year. Choose from many varieties, each is uniquely spectacular. Select a Site: Roses need their own space without competition from trees, shrubs or other...