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  • Growing the Violet Black Magic - one of the darkest flowers!

    True to its name, Violet Black Magic has 1" wide, solid matte black flowers with a tiny bright yellow eye. Growing only to a height of 6 to 8 inches, it is one of the darkest flowers in existence! This viola is an early blooming plant and is usually grown as an annual. It blooms from May to July...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-04-2009

  • Information on Planting Sweet Corn

    Work your bed area about six inches deep, making sure to break up clods of dirt. If you live in a cold-weather area, wait 10 days to 2 weeks after the last frost before planting. You should also take into consideration what type of corn you are planting. Because corn is wind-pollinated, plant it in blocks...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-30-2009

  • How to care for Chinese Lantern Lily (Christmas Bells)

    The Chinese Lantern Lily produces uniquely shaped, bright orange flowers, which bloom all summer long on short stems. The little flowers are shaped like Chinese lanterns or hanging bells. The Chinese Lantern Lily will bloom all summer long in the right climate and prefers well-drained soil and full to...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-27-2009

  • Growing Coleus

    What plant has multicolored foliage, can grow in the shade, can be large or small, and hates the cold? Of course, most everyone already know I am probably referring to the Coleus plant. Coleus leaves come in dozens of colors, patterns, shapes and sizes. Try Dipt in Wine for great color. They can be tiny...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-25-2009

  • Lantana as a ground cover

    If you live in a very hot, dry area with poor soil conditions, Lantana is the groundcover plant for you! Since Lantana is a heat tolerant plant, it makes a nice groundcover and provides an abundant of vibrant colored flowers as well. Lantanas originally came from the subtropical and tropical climates...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-03-2009

  • Attention-grabbing Verbena

    Looking for that perfect plant for a hanging basket or container? A Verbena is easy to maintain, produces many beautiful blooms, and provides a trailing effect for baskets or containers. There are many colors to select from: multicolored, red , rose, pink, purple , peach, lavender, or blue . Preferring...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 04-30-2009
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