Today I am sharing some of my favorite container gardening inspiration from my “Fresh Air” Pinterest board along with tips on how to get the look with a little…
Growing roses by themselves would be an open invitation to the pests and diseases that favor roses. Roses are healthier when we provide them with companion plants which help repel destructive bugs and pests while encouraging beneficial insects. Here, the lovely English rose 'Lady of Shalott' is interplanted with Nepeta (catmint) and Achillea (Yarrow). Easy to grow, these perennials make the apricot chalice-shaped roses appear more vibrant than they would on their own, cover their exposed knees without covering their romantic rose blooms, attract a huge number of insects, are good at keeping rabbits away and flower just as the roses begin to bloom - providing an attractive early and long-lasting display.
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If you live in a rainy area, gardening can be frustrating. But no worries, we've got your back. Check out these wet soil loving plants to add to your yard!
What kinds of plants work well with footpaths and garden steps? Discover the best stepables to add a burst of color to your paths and walkways in this post.
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Looking for shade plants that can make your not-so-sunny garden look great? These are some of the best!
Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe' and pink Hollyhock mallow (Malva alcea 'Fastigiata'), mid July.
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Most gardeners are familiar with daylilies, peonies, hostas, and iris, but other perennials can add color and interest.
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The garden of an Oxfordshire manor house has been reinvigorated over many years by the designer Arne Maynard, with bold, distinctive new elements set against the existing framework.
This garden screams springtime and the irises steal the show. Blooms of varying shapes and colors make an iris-packed space anything but mundane.
A move to the country has brought three generations together around a lovely garden in Nundle, NSW. When the previous owners bought the property in 1987, the garden was overgrown and they worked to restore it, uncovering rows of stone-edged garden beds, exquisite stone walls and many trellises.
These invasive plants are all beautiful so you will be tempted to plant them in your garden. Find out which invasive species are not worth the hassle.
Returning year after year, perennial plants are a great investment in your garden. We'll help you find the best perennials to grow to have a beautiful yard nearly year-round.
Learn how to make vegan "pork belly" that is crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and with layers of (coconut) fat. You will be surprised by how meaty and real it looks and tastes!
Verbena bonariensis: a must-have garden perennial but sometimes considered an invasive weed. Learn more here before adding this self-seeder to your garden so you’re prepared! This article includes planting and seasonal care info plus plenty of photos. I love this easy-care plant! I can’t believe I haven’t yet blogged about Verbena bonariensis – being that...Read More
In my area, the garden tour season kicks off with the annual Canadian Cancer Society Tour in late May. Not only does the tour support a worthy cause, it is a wonderful opportunity to see local gardens in all their late spring splendour. Today I want to share with you a garden that was a standout on last year's tour. The lot runs wide to the road and so it was hard to get everything in a single shot. This is a view of the central portion of the front garden. In the beginning, Liz Maliki inherited a builder's beige front garden with a few rather nondescript planting beds and some basic hardscaping. What she really wanted was a garden with interesting sight lines, texture, color and a full four seasons of interest. To determine a new layout for her garden, Liz stood at the front of the house in the dead of winter, when there are less visual distractions from foliage and flowers, and devised her plan. The lot she had to work with was a wide rectangle that sloped gently down to the road. Though the plantings were initially unspectacular, Liz was lucky to have inherited some mature trees including some pines and a red maple. In her new design, Liz incorporated a sweeping series of curved flowerbeds, a fresh mix of plants, and new pathway leading to the entrance to the house. Let's take a look at this pretty garden over twenty years in the making and still evolving to this day: Everywhere you look there are beautiful combinations of color and texture. Even when there is little in bloom, this planting bed will still be colorful. Here we are looking at the same bed as in the previous shot, but this time from the opposite angle. The pink flower in the middle foreground is the Tree Peony in the next shot. Tree Peony A closer look at that mix of perennials and shrubs including hosta, blue and golden colored evergreens, a maroon colored Barberry bush, a golden colored Heuchera (to the left of the Barberry) and Zebra grass (middle foreground). Most of the planting beds can be viewed from both sides and a variety of perspectives. The plantings are not stepped in the traditional way: shorter perennials in front, intermediate and then taller perennials at the back. Instead, Liz has made a point of keeping sight lines visually appealing by varying plant heights like notes in a musical score. A few of the perennials in this bed are hightlighted below: a mix of Heuchera (top right), Hosta (left) the unexpected use of Chives (lower left) and a creamy yellow Tree Peony (lower right). Hostas aren't ordinary when you combine a bright, lime-colored cultivar, a deeply-ribbed, solid green one and bookend them with two variegated varieties. What I think Liz has created here is visual music. The busier variegation of the Euonymous is like the lively notes of a violin singing above the deep, mellow notes of a chello or base, which in this case, are the big-leafed hostas. This is the walkway leading to the front door. On the left, boxwood frames a flowerbed filled with Rhododendrons, Euonymus, a Korean Lilac (on the left edge of the picture). And this is a portion of the flowerbed on the opposite side of the front walkway. Two final pictures of the front walkway. That is a pink Weigela cascading down into the picture frame on the right. In this detail shot, Liz has planted a combination of Hosta, Heather (lower left) pink Azalea and a Spirea (lower right corner). In the next post, we will head into the back garden. More Information and Links: Here are all the details you need to know to attend this year's Canadian Cancer Society Tour. I am going to link this post with the Garden Party at Fishtailcottage and to Fertilizer Friday at Tootsie Time.
Rosella is a lovely addition to a glass of champagne, but also widely sought after for jam making. Both the leaves and petals of the rosella plant are safe (and delicious!) to eat, however it is the red calyx that is used to make everything from jams to cordials and teas. Here's how to grow and prepare it!
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Very popular and rare Succulent seeds for sale! Easily start as a beginner. !!!!Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays or confiscates due to customs.!!!!! !!!!Choose upgrade mail if you want to trace your mail!!!! Germination Temperature: 15/25 Celsius degrees !!!!! You NEED High Temperature !!!!! Germination Time: At least 1 week Growing Speed: Medium When can i seed? There is no specific seeding season for succulents as long as you can fix the according temperature by yourself. Temperature is super important during the germination period, but only during that period. After that seeds can grow in normal temperature. How can i seed if i am a beginner? I share my seeding tutorial A to Z in Instagram account: dreamgarden123 Why my succulents seeds failed? Well, that is a million dollar question. The factors of successful seeding include Temperature(again, super important), humidity, soil and so on. I cannot guarantee your success, but i will try to help you as much as i can. How to storage my seeds if I do not plant now? You should keep them in a dry bag or box (Desiccant is good) in the refrigerator. Usually you can use it in one year, but the fresher the better. How is your shipping? I will ship your order same day if you place the order before 13:00, otherwise the next work day. Enjoy planting!
Florida Sweetheart caladiums have very frilly, rosy pink leaves with a deeper rose vein and green around the edges. Florida Sweetheart Caladium is a short variety with smaller leaves and it can tolerate sun or shade. These are great for adding color to your late spring and summer plantings. Florida Sweetheart was developed by the University of Florida to be able to withstand Florida’s extreme summer sun and heat. These are easy to grow in landscaping, pots, and planters. Caladiums make an excellent addition to any garden, but are often overlooked as houseplants. Caladium can be grown indoors year round, and their colors rival that of any flowering plant. Caladiums grow best in shade to part shade (two to four hours of direct sun, preferably morning) or bright dappled light. These vibrant flowers will add a beautiful contrast of colors to your home or garden.Order your caladium bulb today and start enjoying its lush foliage! You will receive 2 bulbs with each order and growing and care instructions.
What if money grows on trees? What if we can harvest luck instead of an apple? Of course these are unattainable supernatural wishes, but these 10 plants can really attract luck, happiness and money, are easy to care for and can add a splash of color to your home. Lets discover more about this! Did you already heard about the feng-shui? The positive environmental energy? It’s a Chinese philosophy of life to live in harmony with nature by keeping plants and natural objects within homes. The Feng-shui plants are used especially for their wonderful benefits and for their ability to promote positive energy at home.
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“Unfortunately, we do NOT ship to: Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands Alaska and Guam First picture is for reference on how the plant looks like when grow up not for sell! Please refer to picture for the size as shown: String succulents are exactly what their name implies- succulents that are growing in a form of creeping strings or chains. All of these plants have somewhat similar characteristics, with pendant stems and green and fleshy leaves. Strings are formed by multiplying rows of leaves or forming a vine. String succulents do not require much care, which makes them perfect for outdoor and indoor hanging displays, as well as vertical gardens. What makes string succulents so popular among succulent collectors and home decorators is their appearance. Those succulents can vary in leaf shape, form, texture, size, color and blooming. String of succulents is a gorgeous trailing succulent to add to any living space. While to some, they might be difficult to care for, however once you get the hang of it, String of Succulent is one of the most tolerant houseplants String of succulent Plant like heat and bright light but they don’t tolerate direct sunlight. They can be placed indoor in South or West facing window with a lot of light and if outdoor, they can be in bright shade area. If you want to grow string of succulent indoor make sure you give them the brightest window possible and keep the temperature around 80 to 85 degrees. Water String of succulent water need is just like other succulents, so make sure you give them a good soak after the soil is completely dried out from the last watering. In the winter, the plants need even less water than summer. Be sure to use a well-drained soil. Fertilizer String of succulent only need infrequent fertilizers and half-diluted fertilizers. They can be fed at most once a month during their active growth period in May – August. They don’t need any fertilizer during winter, their dormant period. You will receive the similar size plant as showing in the picture. shape and color may vary. When ordering, be mindful that living succulents can freeze. If you live in an area that is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, please consider purchasing plants until the weather is more suitable. If you still wish to proceed with the order, a 72-hrs heat pack is available for purchase. PLEASE NOTE: This 72-hrs heat pack is not a guarantee, Seller is not responsible for plants from frost damage or package delay. The 72-hrs heat pack can be used only in priority shipping. Please use the link below to order a heat pack( with priority shipping upgrade included) https://www.etsy.com/listing/1339978549/uniheat-72-hour-heat-pack-with-priority?ref=listings_manager_grid Disclaimer If your items arrive damaged or there is a problem with your order please send me a photo of the original package, the items and order number! Refund will be given if the problem is cause by the seller however a slightly dry or wilted plants does not qualify as a damaged plant, with proper care the plant will recover soon, buyers must contact seller within 48 hours upon received the package for refund or replacement if approved buyers will received full refund with shipping cost. After 48 hours no refunds or replacement will be given. Seller are not responsible for Problems outside of our control. such as delayed shipping, frost damaged, wrong or uncompleted address, etc seller can’t change or edit order and shipping info so please double check shipping info before placing order. no return and exchange. When ordering, be mindful that living succulents can freeze. If you live in an area that is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, please consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable. No Heat pad is provided on the shipping package. Seller is not responsible for plants frost damage or package delay.
