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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
Colorful Container Plants

In the front of my house by the garage, I have always planted impatiens in my large containers for color, along with some spike plants for height and contrast. It is a shady area, but this year I decided to add some nasturtiums. What surprisingly easy plants to grow, and they did so well in the...

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
Combination Plants for Containers

I have observed my neighbors and my wife move their containers and pots to the patio and their yards each spring for several years. Some of the color combination's they have used are gorgeous. My opinion of what are the most attractive usually focus's on a single flower color theme with a bright...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-26-2009
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
The Dwarf Garden Delight Nectarine

Are you short on space but craving a juicy sweet nectarine ? Why not consider the Garden Delight Nectarine ! It is a great choice for small backyard planter beds, or can be planted in large containers on the patio or deck. Not only will you enjoy the large yellow fruit, but also the pretty, fragrant...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 09-25-2009
Plant containers drying out too fast?

Pots or containers that seem to dry out too fast probably have issues with a potting soil that is too heavy or the pot is not large enough to house the root system of the plant it contains. If the soil you have used is very heavy in clay or soils that are too tight to retain moisture, you may want to...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-28-2009
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
annuals; container; outdoor gardening

My wife does a great job every year designing the flower containers for our deck.

Posted to Your Outdoor Living Area (Gallery) by jeff-nhn on 07-22-2009
This Blue Angelonia Angelface Is A Very Attractive Proven Winner!

The Blue Angelonia Angelface is a very attractive annual. It has wonderful blue flowers that really put on a show. These Proven Winners have been bred for flower performance and their upright branching growth. These would add some color to your patio or yard in hanging containers or pots on the ground...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 06-22-2009

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