Tag Archives: summer

‘Karl Foerster’ Feather Reed Grass

September 23, 2012 | Beth Williams | 0

Virtues: We love ‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass for its feathery spires that appear in the summer and remain upright all through winter. It provides an excellent vertical accent for borders and narrow spaces. Common name: ‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed …

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Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs

September 9, 2012 | Beth Williams | 2

Question: I’m not sure when I should fertilize my shrubs and trees. I used to think that spring was the best time, but I see people fertilizing in summer, and recently I was told that fall is the best time. …

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Piglet Fountain Grass

August 15, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

The compact size of this fountain grass makes it a versatile design element.

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Keep It Interesting

July 22, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 6

What’s an easy way to make sure my perennial garden looks interesting from spring through fall?

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Summer-blooming Shrubs

April 19, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 9

Question: I’m looking around my yard this spring and realizing most of my shrubs are already, or about to be, in bloom. Can you recommend some shrubs that bloom in the summer?

Plants We Love: Turk’s Cap Lily (Lilium superbum)

August 3, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Common name: Turk’s cap lily, turban lily, swamp lily Botanical name: Lilium superbum Virtues: Large, bright flowers with a distinctive shape. Blooms for about a month during the summer. Flowers: The single main stem is topped with groups of 4-inch-wide …

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