Crazytunias are multi-branching, fast growing petunias with self-cleaning flowers. The crazytunia series is from German breeder Westhoff. Over the years it has become an impressive collection of unique petunias with exciting flower colors and patterns. Uniform water management is important; avoid plants standing in water or over watering. Allow media to dry between watering. Avoid […]
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Wave petunias come in several different forms. The original wave series grows wide and not too tall. Easy wave and the new E3 wave has a mounded, spreading growth habit. Tidal wave series are huge mounded plants. Then there’s the shock wave series that has a mounded, spreading growth habit and small blooms. Wave petunia […]
Light Growing succulent plants benefit from getting a few hours of sun. Put succulents outdoors during morning hours, gradually increasing their exposure to direct sunlight over several days or weeks until they’re used to full sun exposure. You can also place succulents into an area that receives indirect light all day long. This will allow […]
Heuchera perennial aka Coral Bells is a great foliage plant for the garden. There are many varieties of colors and textures available. Plants form round, mounded growth habit with a semi-woody stem crown. Small bell-shaped flowers on tall stems attract hummingbirds and make nice cut flowers. Foliage stays evergreen in many areas. Heuchera garden will […]
Outdoor planter boxes can be used for highlighting a landscape, garden, patio, balcony and the inside of your home. Outdoor planter boxes are generally used in a container garden to grow flowers, vegetables, or herbs. Most of these containers are constructed of weather resistant materials that will withstand the outdoor elements. Wood outdoor garden boxes […]
Flower gardens are extremely wonderful to look at. More so if you are the one who is taking care of the flower garden – it will truly be one relaxing experience to see all your hard work in full bloom. So, for those who have tried in vain to get their flower garden in tip-top […]
“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?” If you are an herbalist, “healthy” might be your answer. There are all kinds of hobbies a person can pursue; skydiving, goat roping, bungee jumping, and the list goes on. If you are more in mind of developing one that is safer, growing garden herbs might […]
All varieties of basil love warm weather and moisture and are perennials in the right climates. In northern or colder climates, basil is an annual due to the shorter growing season, but is truly a perennial. Thai and African Blue basil can be raised year around, even in colder climates by bringing the plants inside […]
Black rose and black tulip has always been the dream of gardeners. We haven’t reached that dream yet, but we are getting closer. Flowers we call black, are actually very, very dark red or purple flowers, so dark they appear black to us. If you are like me, and want some black flowers in your […]
Contrary to popular speculation or belief, growing grapes in your backyard is not as difficult as one may presume. When someone mentions the idea of starting a grape garden, one may immediately assume that without acres of free land at their disposal, it will be almost impossible to be successful. This is absolutely NOT true! […]
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