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What is Creeping Thyme?

Creeping Thyme is a low growing mat that is covered with hundreds of rosy-red flowers in summer. Since it is a strong grower, it is ideal as a drought tolerant lawn substitute, or as a groundcover for planting between flagstones, tolerating moderate traffic. Thyme spreads by growing from one set of leaves...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-18-2009
What are Hens and Chicks plants?

Hens and Chicks is a low-growing perennial , that is tough, compact, and easy to grow. It grows to about four inches tall, then will quickly spread to 2' or more in width. It is a mat-forming succulent that produces clusters of rosettes. It is grown for its foliage but does flower on a tall flower...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-01-2009
Do you have any information about the Snow-in-Summer plant?

Snow-in-Summer , Cerastium tomentosum, plants get their common name from their blooming habit. They bloom profusely in the early summer, and the flowers are a pristine white with little notches cut into them. Snow-in-summe r plants prefer sun and thrive in well-drained, poor soil. These perennial flowers...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-02-2009
A Unique Superbenia Verbena With Its Large Lilac Blue Flowers

The Large Lilac Blue Verbena Pedula Superbena puts on quite a show with it large lilac blue flowers. This type of Verbena is especially good in window boxes, balconies, as well as hanging baskets. It can also be used as a ground cover. It does require full sun exposure. It will grow to a height of 6...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-27-2009
For A Variegated Foliage Plant This Vinca Vine Fits The Bill

The Periwinkle Variegated Vinca Vine will add lots of interest to your garden or patio with its green leaves with white edges. It is a great filler for hanging baskets and great contrast against the bright colors of flowers. This vine has a trailing habit and will not climb surfaces but can be strung...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-19-2009
Burgundy Is The Outstanding Color Of This Verbena Superbena!

This Burgundy Superbena Verbena has large flowers with an awesome burgundy color. It looks wonderful in hanging baskets, containers or pots and also in window boxes. It's upright trailing habit is also very beautiful as a ground cover. This burgundy Verbena has a rapid growth so will fill in quickly...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-18-2009
Astilbe plant

The north side of our house does not get much sun. I planted Astilbe there a few years back and you can see how they have done. A great partial shade plant and they deliver some much color.

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by jeff-nhn on 07-14-2009
This Periwinkle is quite a gem!

The Wojos Gem Periwinkle is known for its spreading form and is fast growing. The foliage is creamy yellow edged in dark green. They are a new selection of trailing vinca. It is distinctly different from the Illumination vinca as it has larger leaves. It will spread out from 1 to 2 feet wide. Dry to...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-05-2009
Like Pink? This Catalina Pink Torenia Is Just What You Are Looking For!

The Catalina Pink Torenia is a very versatile for your garden. If you have a lot of shade or partial shade, this is one of the best plants for your area. The flowers look similar to a Snapdragon with shades of pink and a yellow spot which gives them extra interest. They mature from 10 to 16 inches in...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-01-2009
The Periwinkle Vinca Vine Is Finely Variegated

The Periwinkle Vinca Vine has variegated leaves that are green with white edging. This vine is a trailing vine and will not climb surfaces although you can grow over wires or other such things. It also is great for ground cover. The vine needs little care and is "deer resistant". They will...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 06-14-2009

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