Member Gardening Photos

My flower spot

Mary Gragston — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:26:56 GMT

My flower spot

Rock Garden

Cynthia Stetson — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:29 GMT

Rock Garden

Just moved to Maine and want to make a rock garden in spring I've got the rock just need to fill the area in with dirt, loom, and cut down some of the trees a lot of work to do. I hope to have a nice rock garden next summer.

Burning Bush

Bobbie Joe — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:38:48 GMT

Burning Bush

My neighbor's Compacta Burning Bushes have outstanding deep dark red leaves that almost glow with color in the fall. In the winter, the corky wings on the twigs hold winter snow, so we get to enjoy these shrubs year round!

Little Henry Sweetspire

Bobbie Joe — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:28:47 GMT

Little Henry Sweetspire

My Little Henry Sweetspires are now taking on their beautiful fall colors. They bloom in the srping and will grow in full sun to full shade. LItte pruning is required and they are very low maintenance. Growing less than 3 feet tall, Little Henry is quite suitable for this area along my house.

Maple Tree and Colorful Container Plants

Bobbie Joe — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:33:50 GMT

Maple Tree and Colorful Container Plants

What do you do about the space under a tree where no grass or plants will grow? I had a landscaper add rocks and mulch around the base of my maple tree. I have fun with my "container flower garden", and I like having the freedom of experimenting with different shade plants each year. Some of the plants that I use are impatiens, hosta, astilbe, potao vines, and coral bells. I planted a few tough groundcover plants of Snow on the Mountain Bishop Weed right in the ground, and they are filling in the space nicely. Since I use containers, I have the liberty of arranging the flowers and making changes as I wish.

Colorful Container Plants

Bobbie Joe — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:45:25 GMT

Colorful Container Plants

In the front of my house by the garage, I have always planted impatiens in my large containers for color, along with some spike plants for height and contrast. It is a shady area, but this year I decided to add some nasturtiums. What surprisingly easy plants to grow, and they did so well in the shade! I planted them (from seed) in a container in the spring after the last frost, and after they were about 6-8 inches tall, I carefully transplanted them to my large pot. The bright orange color added a new look to my arrangement. I was so delighted with these plants that I started using them for edging and borders too. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads.

Nightshade Bittersweet Plant

Bobbie Joe — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:25:28 GMT

Nightshade Bittersweet Plant

This climbing Nightshade Bittersweet has beautiful small purple flowers. They grow upside down (like Turk's Cap) and the petals fold back on themselves with a bright yellow stamen. They are gorgeous flowers but too tiny to see from afar. What I do like about this plant are the bright reddish/orange berries it produces. These berries keep the birds coming to my yard! I had to tie this bittersweet to a trellis using strips of nylon from old panty hose. Worked great.

Grasses and Diablos

Bobbie Joe — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:59:12 GMT

Grasses and Diablos

Three years ago we planted a row of Ninebark Diablos for a privacy hedge. At maturity they should be 8-10 feet in height. This spring I added a row of ornamental grasses in front of the diablos. What a nice contrast this addition has made! This fall I will cut back the grasses until they are about four inches tall. Next year I hope to have them come back even thicker and taller. Remember that grasses are slow to get started in the spring, and it takes a while for them to show their true colors!

Annual Planter

jeff-nhn — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:39:29 GMT

Annual Planter

As our first frost is almost upon us we will soon have to be saying goodbye to our planter filled with annuals. I wish we had room in our house to keep the planter vibrant and flowing all winter long. My wife and I resign ourselves every spring that the day will come that we will have to empty the planter and move to indoor gardening.

Adding Color the Easy Way

Bobbie Joe — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:17:14 GMT

Adding Color the Easy Way

I have a yew and a forsythia bush side by side on the corner of my house in the front yard. Once the forsythia bush has bloomed in the spring, the color seems to disappear on that corner. I had several impatiens planted in containers on my deck. Knowing that I had plenty, I chose one of the containers, and then placed these colorful blooming impatiens under the shrubs so that they still had their much needed shade. What a nice colorful effect it made. Again, container gardening does pay off!

Autumn Joy Sedum -- What a Fall Flower!

Bobbie Joe — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:56:05 GMT

Autumn Joy Sedum -- What a Fall Flower!

The Autumn Joy Sedum can give you that lasting color in the fall when all other plants lose their luster. This plant is great for the beginner gardener! It lets you divide it, transplant it , and all it needs is a little tender loving care. The only attention mine ever get is a little watering and mulching throughout the summer. This plant gives you a feeling of gardening success with little effort. It is October in the Midwest and I still enjoy this colorful sedum in my yard, and also as flower arrangements throughout my home. When the Autumn Joy die off after the first hard freeze, I just cut the stalks to the ground and wait for them to appear again in spring!

White Fall Clematis

Bobbie Joe — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:54:49 GMT

White Fall Clematis

When sitting on our deck, we have the best view of our neighbors fall blooming White Clematis! Since he added the hummingbird feeder, the view on this trellis has even gotten better. This Clematis Terniflora produces masses of small 1" creamy white flowers that completely cover this plant. Its sweet scent is an added bonus and is sure to get the attention of anyone who walks by it. Terniflora is very impressive with its deep green leathery leaves and profuse blooming in summer and fall. This clematis can be kept smaller with pruning.

Impressive Elephant Ear Plant!

Bobbie Joe — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:59:57 GMT

Impressive Elephant Ear Plant!

My brother and I compare produce from our gardens, give each other advice, and get somewhat competitive at times when we "show off" our tomatoes, peppers etc. Well, he sent me this picture of his Elephant Ear plant. I don't think I will try to outdo him on this one! You can tell how large it is by comparing it to his mailbox. I think that anyone who passes by his house takes a second look at the huge, heart-shaped leaves. Elephant ear plants are tropical but can be overwintered in our cold climate, so my brother plans to dig up the bulbs this fall, and he hopes for a repeat performance next year.

Tall Phlox

Bobbie Joe — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:34:06 GMT

Tall Phlox

These lovely tall phlox are so easy to care for and come back faithfully every year. If they get too thick, I just dig them up, plant them in other areas, or give them to friends and neighbors. My Shortwood Tall Phlox have large clusters of bright pink flowers that contrast nicely with the dark green foliage.

Asters in the Fall

Bobbie Joe — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:00:20 GMT

Asters in the Fall

It so pleasant to have my asters present me with their showy, profuse, blooms in the fall. While my other perennials are losing their luster, these aster shrubs give my yard a refreshing and new look. In late summer through fall, the plants are completely covered with eye catching lavender blue single flowers with an attracive yellow eye on mounded plants.

Black Eyed Susan as a Foundation Plant

Bobbie Joe — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:20:51 GMT

Black Eyed Susan as a Foundation Plant

I was visiting our daughter in Iowa last week. A few years ago she had started planting a couple of Black-eyed Susans every summer. This process and growth has taken about 4-5 years and the end result is very eye catching. As you turn the corner to enter her street, these yellow beauties just pop out and seem to say, "Look at me!" She works full time and has a young family that keeps her busy, but she has discovered that this plant is quite manageable, easy-to-grow, and only needs regular waterings and plenty of sunshine. The end result has been quite pleasing for her, and the neighbors!

Large Bear In Tree!

jeff-nhn — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:40:22 GMT

Large Bear In Tree!

While this large black bear in a tree was not at my place, I could only imagine if we lived in the Smoky Mountains and had a black bear come to visit us. We recently visited Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains and we ended up seeing so much wildlife but the bear in the tree topped all the other wildlife.

Stunning Tropical Flower

jeff-nhn — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:18:52 GMT

Stunning Tropical Flower

On a recent trip to Nashville, TN we stopped at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel to view their stunning tropical gardens. We spent hours walking and marveling at the beauty and massiveness of the hotel. I believe this picture would be of a tropical hibiscus.

Memorial Park Flowers

jeff-nhn — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:01:52 GMT

Memorial Park Flowers

Another shot of the beautiful flower beds in Memorial Park, Omaha, NE. People of all ages use the park just to sit and enjoy the beauty.

Flowers In The Park

jeff-nhn — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:38:26 GMT

Flowers In The Park

A couple of weekends back my wife and I visited Memorial Park in Omaha, NE. The park is maintained beautifully and I thought this would be a great picture to share.