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What is a Chinchincheree?

Discover the Chinchincheree! Chinchincheree produce wonderful white blooms. They are extremely long-lasting cut flowers and bloom in July and August. Their hardiness zones are 7 through 10. They are an upright plant that grows in full sun to partial sun and moist, well drained soil. They have a moderate...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-09-2009
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
Interesting Container Ideas

If you are looking to decorate the outside of your home, try decorative planters. They allow you to bring living plant material in areas that you might not otherwise be able to. With as many choices that are out there today, you can get containers in about any size, shape, or color that you can imagine...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 07-26-2009
What is an Edible Landscape?

As you drive around your neighborhood you will probably see that the landscapes look quite similar -- green grass, some shrubs against the house foundation, a few shade trees , and maybe a flower-bed or two. Why not change your landscape, and instead of planting flowers or another shrub, add beautiful...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-18-2009
Container Growing Made Easy

The most important lesson in container planting is that the container must have drainage. It is not good to have water sitting at the bottom because the root system could not survive by being in water all the time. If your container does not have holes, drill or punch a few holes in the bottom. Add a...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-17-2009
Shasta Daisies in containers

Shastas are considered annuals when planted in containers. To keep them over the winter, you need to take the container into an unheated garage or shed. The Shasta in the container must be kept very dry and frost free because wetness will kill it. If planted in a garden bed, cut stems back to an inch...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 04-14-2009
Growing Containerized Blueberries In Your Own Backyard Video

It is easy to grow containerized blueberries in your own backyard. This video will show you 10 different varieties being grown in containers from 10" to 18" in size. Ed Laivo of Dave Wilson Nursery takes us on a tour of his own backyard where he grows a fantastic crop of blueberries, all in...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 02-02-2009
Planting Blueberries In A Container

A question we receive over and over is regarding the possibilities of planting blueberries in a container. Container gardening is indeed possible to grow an abundant crop of blueberries. Not only can you grow blueberries in a container but, this video will even show you how. Ed Laivo of Dave Wilson Nursery...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 01-31-2009
Could containers be over-wintered outside in colder climates?

Yes, they can be successfully overwintered in a corner of your yard or in your garden. Containers can be turned on their sides and then covered with an insulating substance such as mulch, straw, grass clippings, or leaves. If you have significant number of containers, it may take more insulating material...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 01-08-2009
Tomatoes and Basil Love Strawberry Jars

My old blue strawberry jar officially gave up the ghost last year. Now I am going to buy a new one and I know exactly what I will plant in it come spring. A healthy cherry tomato plant will go into the wide mouth at the top and six different kinds of basil will fill up the six pockets. Basil and tomatoes...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 12-29-2008

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