Native Plants as Groundcovers for Shade
Chuck Every garden seems to have places where a groundcover is needed. Often these places are problem areas due to such factors as shade, soil conditions, or slope. These places may…
Characteristics of Old Garden Roses: Moss Roses
Karen If your looking for something a little bit different, take a look at moss roses. Their sepals, calyces, and pedicels are covered with a growth that looks like moss. This…
Native Plants with Bold Foliage for Moist to Wet Places
Wet soil can be a problem in any garden and finding plants with handsome foliage that will grow there in full sun can be even more difficult. There are, however,…
Drought Tolerant Native Plants: Herbaceous Perennials
All plants need some water during the growing season but some need a lot less than others. If you have an area in the garden that dries out quickly and…
Native Plants for Moist Places: Herbaceous Perennials
How many times have you seen in a plant description the phrases “resents wet feet”? or “likes moist but well-drained soil”? Plant roots need oxygen and the water prevents them…
Five Native Orchids for A Woodland Garden
The name orchid conjures on images of exotic plants from foreign shores. Most of them are not suitable for the outdoor gardens in the United States but there are some…
Characteristics of a Meadow Garden
With the current interest in wildflowers, native plants, and environmental awareness, the meadow garden has become a popular topic. The image of a flower filled field on a sunny summer…
Pine Trees for Containers
Pines in containers provide year round greenery. Some have attractive bark and cones as well as unique growth habits. Some can even be used as Christmas trees indoors for a…
Basic Types of Potting Soil for Containers
One of the most important factors affecting success with container grown plants is the choice of potting soil. The potting soil should be light weight, provide the roots with air…
How to Grow Sweet Peppers
Bell peppers are produced on stiff compact attractive plants that can be grown in small gardens and containers. Most start out green but some may change color to yellow, orange,…