Every gardener has his own remedy for keeping marauding deer from his beloved flowers and vegetables. Alas, nothing is foolproof. The remedy’s success depends on weather and population variables. If the growing season follows a tough winter, Bambi and the gang may be so hungry that they’ll eat the most deer resistant plant in the ...
Perennials are the backbone of the multi-season garden. Although they are a little bit more expensive to purchase initially than annuals, they pay off in the long run by coming back stronger and more beautiful every year. If you are new to perennial gardening or an experienced gardener looking to add some variety to your ...
Deer resistant landscape trees many not seem like an important investment, but if you live in an area with a heavy deer population, you’ve seen the damage that a hungry deer can do. Just like any other danger to a tree’s survival, deer can eat on the bark and leaves of a tree making it ...
Who doesn’t like flowers? I do along with bees, ants, hummingbirds and butterflies. When choosing flowers to plant this year, why not pick varieties that bloom through the entire season. Here are some that are sure to please. Blue Fringed Daisy Daisies are usually white, but blue-fringed daisies are a true blue flower. They are ...
Deer are stunningly beautiful animals that are fun to observe, but can wreak havoc on your flower or vegetable garden. Whether they’re trampling over your favorite plants, or feasting on your beloved tulips, deer just have a natural instinct to roam and eat all the glorious crops you work so hard to obtain. Use these ...
If you are looking for an easy perennial that grows low to the soil, is deer resistant, and attracts butterflies, then Veronica repens is a winner. Veronica repens, also known as creeping speedwell, is an alpine plant that forms a dense green mat to cover the ground. The dark green leaves almost disappear when white ...
In my experience, fall is the perfect time to plant bulbs. The cooler weather is more conducive to lawn work and the efforts often result in an amazing display of color in the spring. With that said, here’s a quick look at my picks for five of the best bulbs to plant in the fall: ...
There are more to the Aster family than the cute and colorful daisy like flowers that pepper the countryside. The selections below are all from the Aster family and plants that you may not have thought of as choices for your garden or landscape. I’ve given a brief overview of each plant and some planting ...
The use of perennials is a great way to easily keep spring planting work to a minimum. Every year I look forward to my perennials emerging from underground to see what my garden will look like this year. I have five favorite plants that have sparked many conversations when my friends and neighbors stop by ...
Live in a climate where there is intense heat? There are some perennial plants that can work well in these types of climates and won’t curl up and wither. Planting perennials that aren’t heat tolerant in areas of extreme heat is a lesson in failure, as they will never grow and achieve maturity. These selections ...
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