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  • What is a Bessera?

    Bessera , or Coral Drops are small cormous perennials that are native of Mexico. This plant produces up to 30 rich coral-red flowers which are accented by white stripes and scarlet-red midrib. The thin leaves spread out on the ground and the wiry stems produce fuchsia -like flowers. They grow 18-14 inches...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-08-2009

  • How do I amend my soil?

    Soil is the basic ingredient for the success of a gardener. If you ask the question about what plants do well in hard red or yellow clay, plastic might be the appropriate answer. If you have any question about the soil, amend, amend, amend! Simply mix compost, soil conditioner, good quality top soil...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-11-2009

  • Can you suggest some plants to plant on slopes?

    Usually slopes are considered to be tough sites for plants. There are many good plants for sloping areas and some do very well on these difficult planting sites. Many times slopes have soil quality issues because of erosion. Most of the following suggestions will do quite well in poor soil conditions...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-10-2009

  • Will "disbudding" help keep my peony flowers from bending to the ground?

    First, let me define disbudding. Disbudding is the removal of side buds commonly seen on peony stems. Its purpose is to allow the plant to pour energy into one flower per stem rather than spread the energy to three flowers. A large center flower will result from this activity. Disbudding should be done...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-08-2009

  • What are the benefits of a "Green Roof"?

    "Green" is the new term or word for trying to do the right thing for our environment. Green roofs fit right into the movement that is mentioned in papers, magazines, and national news. The definition of going 'green', in the context of buildings and development, mention a green roof...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-28-2009

  • What kind of plant is a Lenten Rose?

    Did you know that this is an early spring bloomer? Cherry Blossom Lenten Rose has great visual interest with soft pink 3" flowers. The petals have bright red veining and picotee edges with centers of red starbursts. Cherry Blossom is a great early spring flower that is both rabbit and deer resistant...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-19-2009

  • What should I plant now for fall color?

    There are many colorful fall plants to choose from that will give you the much needed "pick up" in the fall. At a time when little else is blooming, plant a surprise in your garden! The Vagabond Clematis makes a perfect container plant, or you can have it climb a small trellis . The deep purple...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-15-2009
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