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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
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...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by jeff-nhn on 10-04-2009
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
Less Work with the Right Pots or Containers

st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Choosing pots or plant containers just for their looks may end up creating extra work and poor results. Don’t be seduced by unique shapes, narrow bases, little pots, tall slender pots, light weight pots, and pots with narrow top openings. And here are some of the reasons...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-25-2009
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.

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by jeff-nhn on 08-19-2009
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.

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by jeff-nhn on 08-18-2009
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
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
Keep Out the Deer! The Natural Way.

Deer can reek havoc on garden in no time at all. It doesn't take long for these creatures to undo a lot of hard work (not to mention money) that people spend on their gardens. Fencing and netting can help, but it can get expensive and get in the way of you enjoying your outdoor space (and sometimes...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 07-24-2009
It's Super Sonic In Hot Pink!

This Impatien Super Sonic Hot Pink is dramatic with its dark green foliage and hot pink flowers. Impatiens are very popular, in fact in the top ten most popular annuals in the United States. They are low maintenance and the flowers are up to 3 inches across. This Impatien with its beautiful coloring...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-24-2009

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