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Growing Four O’ Clocks

Four O’ Clocks are tender perennials that usually grow as half-hardy annuals . The bushy, fast-growing plants have branching stems and oval to lance-shaped, deep green leaves. Four O'Clocks got their name because they open in mid-afternoon. They remain open overnight, and close in early morning....

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 03-04-2010
Information on Dogwoods

The wonderful thing about Dogwoods is that they have four-season appeal. When spring comes, you have flowers, sometimes showy, sometimes fragrant . The summer months will bring berries that contrast nicely with the leaves. In Autumn the leaves are eye-catching, with shades of red and orange . And in...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-29-2009
Polianthes or "Gray Flower"

Polianthes Plant this bulb in the spring 2” deep and 6-8” apart after the last frost date. Provide consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Choose a moist, well-drained, humus-rich location in full sun. Feed the plant after the foliage appears and keep lightly moist . For growing in pots or...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-24-2009
Growing Corydalis

Corydalis is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. It prefers rich, moist soils that never dry out in part shade, however drainage must be good and incorporating gravel into the soil may benefit a planting. If you plant in wet soils in winter can, this can be...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-12-2009
Lily-of-the-Valley for Groundcover or Erosion Control

Lily-of-the-Valley is a deciduous plant that has lily-like spathe-shaped leaves, 8" long, 3" wide, arching, and arise from spreading roots. Lily-of-the-Valley will spread slowly to form a thick carpet of green that remains attractive from early spring to late summer. The white bell-shaped fragrant...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-11-2009
Growing the Perfumed Fairy Lily or (Childanthus fragrans)

These delicate little fairies, with very fragrant and clear yellow flowers, are sure to please! This tender bulb is from Peru and belongs to the Amaryllis family. It has large, spherical bulbs out of which grow slender, grayish-green leaves. Yellow flowers, resembling the Narcissus, are produced in clusters...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-10-2009
Growing Silver Lace Vine

Silver Lace Vine is a rampant, twining vine that is very adaptable, and it can tolerate dry soil. Aromatic, greenish-white blossoms open in late summer to fall. It requires little care, except some pruning in spring. It can be cut back severely if it is overgrowing the space. This vine can be trained...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-07-2009
About Dwarf Iris

There’s actually a group of iris that only get 8 to 12 inches tall! This is good news for those who live in a windy area or prefer a shorter iris. Dwarf Iris is generally described as a perennial herb. The flower is quite large in relationship to the plant as a whole; has a wonderful fragrance, somewhat...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-24-2009
Foam Flowers for Shade

The Foam Flower is perfect for the shade or woodland garden. It is noted for its interesting foliage as well as its showy flower spikes. This plant is very easy to grow and combines well with other shade loving plants like the Obsidian Coral Bells . The Pink Skyrocket Foam Flower displays pink flowers...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-14-2009

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