Towering spires of colorful, cup-shaped blooms, Foxgloves are the skyscrapers of the garden, adding colorful vertical lines to summer designs. Foxgloves are tall, stately plants that carry purple, yellow, rose or white bell-shaped blooms on long spikes with darker, interior splotches or freckles. The flower stalks grow from a large rosette of leaves. Foxglove reseeds ...
Sedums may well be the most effort free plants around, and they give a lot in return. They have no insect pests except for the occasional slug. The deer and rabbits leave them alone. I’ve never seen any disease on them, even in the humid greenhouse. Once established, they are drought resistant. They will grow ...
Purple foliage is not just pure purple. The leaves of your plants can be tinted with shades of red, bronze, or copper colors. Some leaves can be so dark that they look almost black. Whatever shades of purple foliage plants you choose to incorporate into your landscape, they will be sure to be quite noticeable. ...
In order to encourage new growth, ensure overall plant health, keep flower beds looking neat, and allow for bigger and brighter blooms proper deadheading is essential for annual and perennial plants. Many novice gardeners make the mistake of planting their garden and then leaving it to grow at will, but deadheading is a chore that ...
If someone asked you what flowers are you supposed to send to someone they love, what would be your answer? Most people would answer – Roses. While roses would be a good answer, it is far from the only answer. There are at least 33 varieties of flowers, including 5 types of roses that have ...
Groundcovers are a lovely way to help prevent erosion, and often cover a less than desirable view. Groundcover plants come in all shapes and sizes, including those that flower, and in a variety of growing requirements. For full sun, whether on a bank or just to fill a planting area, try some of these plants ...
If you have a spot on your property where you have difficulty growing plants, or just wish to create some sort of ground cover, there are many choices out there. While you could try to grow grass or just mulch the area, many homeowners choose to grow a plant that will cover the area and ...
