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Burning Bush

My neighbor's Compacta Burning Bushes have outstanding deep dark red leaves that almost glow with color in the fall. In the winter, the corky wings on the twigs hold winter snow, so we get to enjoy these shrubs year round!

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-22-2009
Grasses and Diablos

Three years ago we planted a row of Ninebark Diablos for a privacy hedge. At maturity they should be 8-10 feet in height. This spring I added a row of ornamental grasses in front of the diablos. What a nice contrast this addition has made! This fall I will cut back the grasses until they are about...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-07-2009
Tall Phlox

These lovely tall phlox are so easy to care for and come back faithfully every year. If they get too thick, I just dig them up, plant them in other areas, or give them to friends and neighbors. My Shortwood Tall Phlox have large clusters of bright pink flowers that contrast nicely with the dark green...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 09-20-2009
Here Is A Beautiful Part Of Americana In A Geranium For You!

The Americana Orchid Geranium has one of the most beautiful flower heads of all plants. The flowers are huge with a lavendar or some say medium pink color. The center of the blossoms are white. It has a well branched structure which really shows off the flowers. The leaves and stems are succulent and...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 06-30-2009
Coleus In A New, Bigger And Sunloving Variety

The Coleus Life Lime is new with its chartreuse colored foliage and bigger size. Coleus does well in containers as well as in the garden. Often they are used for indoor plants as well. The coloring of this plant causes it to really show off. They are easy to grow and very durable. Frost can be an issue...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 06-02-2009
Red Riding Hood Could Be In Your Garden!

For a lot of added color to your landscape, this Red Riding Hood Grass 'Pennisetum 'Red Riding Hood' is a wonderful addition and very easy care. You can plant this in the garden, in containers and makes a great border plant. Depending on whether it is grown in high-light or low-light environments...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 05-14-2009
Draceaena Spikes Are A Great Accent And Are Drought Tolerant

The Draceane - Indivisa Spikes can be a great addition to your landscape. They grow upright up to 20 to 36 inches tall and their long green spikes remind me of swords in appearance. They do arch a bit as they grow which gives them a full appearance as well. Planting flowers around their base is a pleasant...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 05-09-2009
This Scarlet Goldalia Dahlia Is Striking And Original

The Dahlia 'Goldalia Scarlet' is a wonderful surprise with its bright red petals and bright yellow centers. The Goldalia series are also compact at 6 to 8 inches tall and they spread to about the same 6 to 8 inches. They are known for their excellent branching. Their flowers are long lasting...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 05-07-2009
Pretty In Pink And Full Of Pizzaz

This Dianthus 'Pizzazz Pink' is a real winner. In fact it is from Proven Winners. If you like to attract butterflies this is the one, you might even get a hummingbird. The nice thing about Dianthus is that they will bloom from mid summer into early fall. You will need to deadhead them for longer...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 05-06-2009
Paranoia Coneflowers Will Not Make You Paranoid!

Don't ask me how they got the name of Paranoia Coneflowers but it is certainly interesting. Coneflowers are a popular perennial as they are easy to grow and very hardy. This one is a compact dwarf style so will not overwhelm your garden. In the Eastern United States they tend to grow to only 12 inches...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-23-2009

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