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My cousin had actually given me some others a while back, which I'd kept for several years until forgetting them outdoors one fall.Now that I've been given a second chance, I will try to be more conscientious this time!She also included in her gift some...

Two plants which are perfect for the neglectful gardener. Too much nitrogen will cause plants to grow leggy with dark foliage and fewer blooms.Optimum soil temperature for germination: 65° - 75° FOptimum soil temperature for germination: 50° - 60°...

Canadense which can survive zone 2! The European species is the hardiest of the evergreen types, good to zone 4. Generally the Asian species are only hardy to zone 7; many of the American species are fine for zone 6 with the notable exception of A.

It will cause anything from a mild rash to blistering, or extreme dermatitis if one who is allergic is exposed to it.Tall and robust, cow parsnip is one of the largest members of the carrot family.

Is there a more loyal holly? No. I do not think so.You know, that front yard holly has served my landscape faithfully over the years, and yet I have often regarded it as a nuisance due to its spiky leaves.

I haven't seen it very much here in western Kentucky, but then I haven't really looked. It is also food for many wildlife species. Then you can take a great big sip of this same tea, and you'll be good as new in no time." These words float in my memories,...

When a bird looks for a caterpillar to feed its young, these trees will be passed over. When their host plants are not present, no caterpillars will be found for birds to feed their young.My recent observations and shifts in thinking have led me to believe...

I purchased three plants for my Florida garden. Gardeners can plant it at the front of shaded borders or in shade and woodland gardens.Of course, while I was in Mississippi, I found a nursery that sold Indian pink.

Ten of these plants are listed here but there are thousands more in the hills and valleys of Texas just waiting to be rediscovered. While many more are not so aesthetically pleasing but do have an interesting history.

After the first freeze, I cut the dead or blackened stems back to the ground and cover the crown with a fresh layer of pine needles. Whether grown as an annual or hardy perennial, it is a low maintenance garden workhorse that remains a picture of health...

Us southern gardeners will recognized that these annuals are among the toughest and cold hardy so again, it should not be too surprising that Greenland gardeners would take advantage of these.

They bloom in the years we have a lot of rain and, due to deep tap roots, they bloom in the years we have little rain, too. In the southern prairie there are fewMost of the trees that could be found in the wild southern prairie garden will be of small...

Also known as Bay Star-Vine or Climbing Magnolia is one of the twenty five plants in the Schisandra genus of the family known asNorth Carolina and Tennessee, it is listed as threatened.Japanese honeysuckle choking the vine out of its natural habitat.

Leaves were put in a hot water bath to treat rheumatism.In northern California, many Native people ate the bay fruits. This native tree is suitable for many gardening styles because, unlike many California natives, California bay can handle summer watering.

Run out early in the morning and take your camera! The show of ice sculpture pouring out of the stems is among the few things I look forward to each year.Plant some Verbesina virginica in your garden and let this simple, old-time pleasure take your garden...

Each piece of petrified wood is a natural work of art, some very true-to-life, and others quite abstract.Visitors to the park are surprised to learn that petrified wood has been found in every state in the US, with significant deposits in other countries...

In general they need well-drained soil with adequate moisture during the spring growing season but a totally dry summer and fall dormant season. It takes from three to five years for the corm to get to blooming size [2].Mariposa lilies are favorites of...

In the midst of their offerings was a species of lilac I had not heard of -. In part one of this series I discussed the overwhelming desire to choose plants not necessarily suited for the climate in which we live.

Seeds will only germinate if the soil they land on or are planted in, is like that from which they came. It is perfectly suited to grow right where mother nature has dropped it.That being said, it certainly would not hurt to mix a few of the newer Lupines...

The only sure way to grow ironweed is to find a plant growing at a nursery or a wild group that you can gather from. Add it to the garden and wait for the wonderful show. Cuttings are hard to get growing and they often rot before they root.

Everywhere we landed, I was amazed at the diversity of plant life. It was a trip of a lifetime. The small coastal towns had a distinct Scandanavian look with brightly coloured houses and white-trimmed windows.

As a group, they are not picky about soil composition and are unusually long-lived and dependable garden plants.Bluestars have several characteristics that make them ideal additions to the garden and natural areas.

Cultivation in pots is often an easier way to grow them. They are one of the most choice alpines that rock gardening enthusiasts can grow, but many are a bit of a challenge. If growing in the open garden, nestle them between rocks facing north or northwest

Unfortunately, mountain-ash do have a number of insectcan defoliate a tree within a few days. They can provide both flowers, decorative fruit and an attraction to wildlife. Bark canker is also evident but usually attacks older trees.

The apparent fragility of the little plant was touching.The last picture was taken by my father-in-law, John Carson, who gave me permission to include it in my article. I can't begin to describe how clean and fragrant the air was.

The movie is still in black and white but takes on a sort of sepia tone and then, when she opens the door, everything is in color. Their gift shop also sells nothing but native varieties of plants typically found within their grounds which makes it easy...

Its preference is for full sun and damp soil. Combine it with other low-growing groundcovers like creeping thyme or dwarf sedum in more traditional settings.Like many other native plants, many medicinal uses have been found for blue-eyed grass.