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  • Poppy Care

    Poppies need to be planted in well drained soil in a sunny location, and it is wise to take caution as not to over fertilize them. Their growth habit can be annual, biennial, or perennial, depending on the climate; they self-sow freely. Poppies have fern-like foliage or long, narrow leaves and are a...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-11-2009

  • Is it OK to plant potted plants in zone 5 in November?

    Potted plants should be fine to plant until the ground temperature gets below 40 degrees. Dormant plants will have some root growth activity with ground temperatures in the 50's. If the ground is not frozen, be sure to plant the perennial or shrub deep enough so all of roots are covered. Water the...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-21-2009

  • 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...
    Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-07-2009

  • 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...
    Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-03-2009

  • How to Make a Shade Garden Look Great

    When planning a shade garden, you need to focus not only on color, but think of texture as well. Remember that foliage can be just as colorful as flowers and last longer too. There are so many shades of green, such as variegated with white or silver that reflects light and gives the garden a feeling...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-03-2009

  • 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...
    Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-03-2009

  • When should I plant perennials and/or ornamental grass?

    Fall is a wonderful time to plant perennials and ornamental grasses . Fall weather varies from one part of the country to the next. Ideally, the best period for fall planting is approximately six weeks before the first hard frost; usually August through October. In the fall there is dependable rainfall...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-31-2009

  • Not So Deer Resistant

    Although they are beautiful creatures, deer can create big problems for peoples' gardens. It seems as though they will eat anything and everything. This can even be the case with plants that are considered to be " deer resistant ." So if a plant is deer resistant , then why do they still...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-12-2009

  • Salvia Velocity Blue Is An Annual With Intense Dark Blue Flowers!

    The Salvia Velocity Blue is an annual flower that you cannot live without. Its large dark blue flowers grow in spikes. This makes it great to give some height amongst your other plants in the garden or containers. But they will put on a great show on their own in solid blue. Its mature height is 12 to...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-30-2009

  • Lanai Magenta Verbena Are Non-Stop With Their Bright Flowers

    The Lanai Magenta Verbena is in a class of its own with their bright magenta color. They grow in clumps so will fill in nicely in your garden. They will be quite showy with their flowers being long lasting and that will grow abundantly. Their mature height will be from 6 to 12 inches and they will spread...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-29-2009
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