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• Information on Dogwoods

  The wonderful thing about Dogwoods is that they have four-season appeal. When spring comes, you have flowers, sometimes showy, sometimes fragrant . The summer months will bring berries that contrast nicely with the leaves. In Autumn the leaves are eye... Posted Aug 29 2009, 02:40 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: dogwood, dogwoods, four season plant, fragrant flower, helpful gardening tips, Ivory Halo dogwood, shrub, tatarian dogwood, tree

• Polianthes or "Gray Flower"

  Polianthes Plant this bulb in the spring 2” deep and 6-8” apart after the last frost date. Provide consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Choose a moist, well-drained, humus-rich location in full sun. Feed the plant after the foliage appears... Posted Aug 24 2009, 02:53 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: bulb, container plant, fragrant flower, Gray Flower, helpful gardening tips, night blooming plant, Polianthes, spring bulb, tuberose

• Growing Corydalis

  Corydalis is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. It prefers rich, moist soils that never dry out in part shade, however drainage must be good and incorporating gravel into the soil may benefit a planting. If... Posted Aug 12 2009, 02:03 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Corydalis, fragrant flower, helpful gardening tips, lacy foliage, long bloomer, rock garden plant, sport, tuber

• Lily-of-the-Valley for Groundcover or Erosion Control

  Lily-of-the-Valley is a deciduous plant that has lily-like spathe-shaped leaves, 8" long, 3" wide, arching, and arise from spreading roots. Lily-of-the-Valley will spread slowly to form a thick carpet of green that remains attractive from early... Posted Aug 11 2009, 11:29 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: bulb, fragrant flower, groundcover, helpful gardening tips, lily of the Valley, spreading plant, spring bulb

• Growing the Perfumed Fairy Lily or (Childanthus fragrans)

  These delicate little fairies, with very fragrant and clear yellow flowers, are sure to please! This tender bulb is from Peru and belongs to the Amaryllis family. It has large, spherical bulbs out of which grow slender, grayish-green leaves. Yellow flowers... Posted Aug 10 2009, 01:49 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: border plant, bulb, Childanthus fragrans, fragrant flower, helpful gardening tips, perfumed fairy lily, yellow flower

• Growing Silver Lace Vine

  Silver Lace Vine is a rampant, twining vine that is very adaptable, and it can tolerate dry soil. Aromatic, greenish-white blossoms open in late summer to fall. It requires little care, except some pruning in spring. It can be cut back severely if it... Posted Aug 07 2009, 11:28 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fragrant flower, heart shaped leaves, helpful gardening tips, semi-evergreen vine, Silver Lace Vine, vine

• About Dwarf Iris

  There’s actually a group of iris that only get 8 to 12 inches tall! This is good news for those who live in a windy area or prefer a shorter iris. Dwarf Iris is generally described as a perennial herb. The flower is quite large in relationship to the... Posted Jul 24 2009, 01:50 PM by bill-nhn with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: dwarf iris, erosion prevention, fragrant flower, helpful gardening tips, Iris, perennial, small iris

• Foam Flowers for Shade

  The Foam Flower is perfect for the shade or woodland garden. It is noted for its interesting foliage as well as its showy flower spikes. This plant is very easy to grow and combines well with other shade loving plants like the Obsidian Coral Bells . The... Posted Jun 14 2009, 06:26 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: coral bells, foam flower, fragrant flower, helpful gardening tips, perennial, shade garden plant