I originally chose this plant simply because the tag read: “Deer Resistant.” Since we had just moved to a neighborhood exactly one mile from Buffalo Mountain Park (located in Johnson City, TN) and since deer – as well as coyotes and bears – liked to occasionally visit, I thought a deer-resistant plant was a prudent ...
The aster frikartii was used as a large mass planting in the outdoor garden exhibit of the Naka Nursery at last August’s Floral Fiesta, and it elicited a. quantity of favorable comments. Aster frikartii is not to be mixed up with the annual, or China aster which is not a true aster but an Asiatic ...
Asters are lovely, showy autumn flowers ranging in bright hues of purple, magenta, blue, pink, white and red. You can choose from many lovely varieties including powder puff, pincushion, pompom and double asters. After you plant the perennial asters in your garden they’ll be a bright colorful spot there for years. Asters will also be ...
One of the big decisions that any betrothed couple must make for their wedding has to do with colors. What color dresses? What color flowers? With the latter there are so many options available and one of the colors of choice is pink. Some consider pink to be one of the softest and most feminine ...
Hummingbirds are amazing little birds that have been compared to jewels with wings, and butterflies are equally as beautiful. If you love hummingbirds, it’s not necessary to place hummingbird feeders in your yard. Hummingbird nectar can be quite expensive, and mixing your own hummingbird nectar is time-consuming and often messy. No sooner would you fill ...
Black-eyed Susan, otherwise called “Goldstrum” – this flower is one of the simple, old-fashioned flowers that have been around for years. The Black-eyed Susan quickly fills in an area, but you don’t have to worry about it taking over. It grows well in zones 3 through 11, and it will beautify your garden spot like ...
Annual flowers are flowers that live for a single season-perhaps starting in the spring and dying off in the fall. These plants will need to be replanted every year. Some species of annual flowers thrive in full sun, others in full shade, but some do well in partial shade. When gardening, it is important to ...
Asters, also known as “starwort,” are hardy and colorful choices for your fall garden. These brilliantly colored flowers bloom from August through October, and were chosen as the official birth flower for September. In some locations they can grow till Christmas! Asters feature more than 600 species of the Compositae family. The name “aster” originates ...
Myanmar, or Burma, as it is formerly known, is a nation that is home to many beautiful flowers that grow in the moderate climate year round. Some flowers that are found in Myanmar are also found here in the United States, such as the orchid tree and asters. Others are more exotic and can be ...
Flowers are great for more than just adding color and beauty to a yard. Tall growing varieties can also add privacy. A floral fence is far less expensive than a privacy fence. Consider these tall growing flowers, and add privacy to a patio, deck, front porch, or any outdoor sitting area. They require very little ...
