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Can the Mocha Coral Bells be planted in the shade?

We all deserve a guilt-free indulgence once in awhile! The Mocha in Coral Bells Mocha will delight you with its deep chocolate-colored, unique, and brilliant foliage. The unusual chocolate brown leaves intensify in color to near black from exposure to summer sun. This exceptional foliage compliments...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-07-2009
Caring for Junipers

Junipers are important evergreens for landscape use due to their tolerance of unfavorable soil conditions, their hardiness and great variation in size, habit, color and growth rate. Junipers are used as ground covers, in foundation plantings, or as hedges , screens or windbreaks . These plants may also...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-27-2009
Growing and Planting Azalea

Plant Azaleas in the early fall so they have a chance to adjust to their new home before winter freezes. Try to plant in an area which receives a few hours of morning sun, but receives at least partial shade during the very hottest part of the day. As a sub species of the rhododendron, the Azalea plant...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-12-2009
Landscaping with Yews

Yews are widely used as landscape plants because of their rich, dark green evergreen foliage and versatility. They are easy to maintain at various heights and spreads. Remove 1/2 to 3/4 of the new growth each year with hand pruners; you can control the size and maintain a healthier shrub with a more...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-02-2009
Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae Shrubs Are Known For Their Brilliant Color

If you like yellow foliage in your landscape beyond the spring and summer season, the Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae will fit your needs. Being an evergreen shrub it will hold its golden yellow color all year long giving you lots of enjoyment even in the bleakest of winters. What is great about the Yellow...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-20-2009
This Golden Globe Arborvitae Doesn't Get Out of Control

The Golden Globe Arborvitae is known for its attractive round shape, similar to a globe. It will keep its shape as it grows to maturity without growing out of control. This bush is an evergreen and will mature to a height of 3 to 4 feet and will spread from 3 to 4 feet wide. Its foliage is colorful with...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-18-2009
Smaragd Arborvitae, An Excellent Semi-Dwarf Evergreen

If you are looking for a semi-dwarf evergreen shrub that is compact and narrow, the Smaragd Arborvitae would be a great choice. Being an evergreen they will provide you with bright green foliage that will last throughout the year. This foliage adorns the shrub with flat sprays that are considered scale...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-15-2009
Danica Arborvitae Bushes Show Off Glossy Emerald Green Foliage

The Danica Arborvitae Bush is an evergreen that shows off emerald green glossy foliage. It is a dwarf variety that grows from 1 to 2 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide and has a rounded globe form making it very attractive. The branchlets, which are vertical, have foliage that is a beautiful bluish green...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-10-2009
Fire Chief Arborvitae's Are Tipped In Red

The Fire Chief Arborvitae is quite a sight to see with it's green foliage that is tipped in red. It is an evergreen shrub that will have foliage that will last all year round. In order to make sure you will have the reddish colored foliage, you will want to make sure that the shrub gets full sun...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-08-2009
Technito Arborvitae Makes A Great Evergreen Hedge

Looking for a tall evergreen bush for a hedge or as a single specimen? The Arborvitae Technito fits that bill. It matures from 5 to 6 feet tall and will spread from 2 to 3 feet wide. It is an evergreen so will continue with its dark green color throughout the winter. It is similar to the Techny variety...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-03-2009

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