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Sea Heart and Silver Heart Bugloss Stand Up Through Summer

May 20, 2014 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) is loved for its textural, variegated leaves that can add color and interest to shade gardens. These two new cultivars, ‘Sea Heart’ (bottom image) and ‘Silver Heart’ (top image) offer improved heat and humidity tolerance. …

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What Makes Sungold a Favorite Cherry Tomato to Grow

May 13, 2014 | Gardening Jones | 0

Although gardeners can be quite adamant about their favorite large tomato, we don’t usually see that much enthusiasm when it comes to the cherry types. Except, that is, when a gardener has grown ‘Sungold’.

Best Choices for Colored Foliage in the Shade Garden

April 29, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

When it comes to designing a garden, choosing the right plants for the right spots can be a little daunting. You have to consider sizes, shapes, colors, textures, form and maintenance. However, once you have the perfect plants selected for …

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The Best Pots for a Long-term Container Planting

April 22, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

Many trees, shrubs and perennials will grow well in containers, providing an interesting focal point for your garden or an accent for an entry way or other small space. It is key to choose the right pot.

Ways to Keep Rabbits From Eating Garden Plants

April 15, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

Rabbits were a big problem for me last year. Any tips on stopping them from eating my entire garden?

Materials and Garden Practices That Help Birds Build Nests

April 8, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

What makes a beautiful, lush garden all the more spectacular? Hearing the lovely songs of chirping birds as they flutter about their nests, feeders and birdbaths, filling gardens with their charm.

Timing for Lawn Seeding and Repair

April 1, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

Make sure to plant warm-season turfgrasses in spring and cool-season turfgrasses in the fall when seeding or overseeding a lawn. You will find they germinate and develop better, because this matches up with when they are programmed to grow.

How Deep to Plant Clematis for Best Growth

March 25, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

Clematis is a vivacious, twining vine that blooms in a profusion of striking flowers painted stunningly in an array of alluring shades of purple, pink, red, blue and/or white. These spectacular flowering vines can add eye-catching color and interest to …

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Choosing the Right Variety of Potato to Grow at Home

March 18, 2014 | Gardening Jones | 0

Some varieties of potatoes store better than others, some do well in shorter seasons and some are better enjoyed a particular way. Which particular spuds you choose to grow depends on what you are looking for.

A Better Way to Finish Planting Any Plant

March 9, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

With the approach of spring comes a new growing season with endless possibilities for a fresh garden filled with beautiful, thriving plants.

Light for Seedlings: Is There Such Thing as Too Much?

March 4, 2014 | Maria Woodie | 0

Starting plants from seed is a cost-effective, rewarding experience that is relatively easy to do. Although the steps are fairly simple to follow, when starting seeds indoors, one wrong move could be the difference of successfully growing your seedlings to …

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