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The ‘Bright Gretchen’ Mums Will Bring Color to Your Fall Garden!

An early season bloomer with bright yellow decorative flowers, ‘Bright Gretchen’ mum is a great variety for cool climates; thrives in zones 3-8. Although garden mums can be grown as a perennial, they do tend to perform as annuals in the cooler zones. 'Bright Gretchen' grows anywhere from 20-36...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 03-10-2010
Is the Dahlia ‘Dalina Grande Papagaya’ an annual in zone 5?

Dahlia ‘ Dalina Grande Papagaya ’ displays an outstanding amount of continuous color from spring to first frost. This Dahlia provides a beautiful red flower with white tips and is excellent for containers and in the landscape. ‘Dalina Grande Papagaya’ should get a minimum of 8-10 hours of direct or slightly...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 03-08-2010
Trailing Verbena

Plant ‘Lanai Blush White’ Verbena for a lovely white trailing annual. ‘Lanai Blush White’ Verbena has bright white flowers with pale yellow centers. This verbena is one of those garden essentials that bloom from spring to fall with very little fuss. In frost-free climates it is grown as a perennial,...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 02-16-2010
How do I grow the Eggplant Little Fingers?

The Unusual Eggplant ‘Little Fingers ’. Closely related to the tomato and potato, ‘Little Fingers’ eggplant is native to India. It is a delicate and tender perennial often cultivated as an annual . The little “fruits” are dark purple, slim 6-8 inches long, and grow in clusters of 3 to 6. They are easy...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 02-09-2010
What is an Annual Statice?

Annual Statice is a biennial or tender perennial that is usually grown as a half-hardy annual. The plants form low rosettes of wavy-edged, green leaves that send up sturdy, winged stems in summer. The loosely braced stems are topped with flattened clusters of 1/4 inch wide white flowers, each surrounded...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 02-04-2010
Plant the Sweet Potato Vine ‘Tricolor’ for a Stunning Color

The Sweet Potato Vine ‘Tricolor’ provides color and interest like no other plant! This ornamental plant will give you that extra boost of color that you have been looking for. It has a trailing habit and fan shaped leaves with gray/green, white, and pink variegation. It is grown for its distinctive foliage...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 01-31-2010
Where should I plant Shamrock ‘Charmed WIne’?

The old-fashioned Shamrock ‘Charmed WIne’ is reliable and easy to grow. Growing only 12-16 inches tall, Shamrock Charmed WIne is gorgeous, not to mention it will make a great statement in shady area! It has violet, shamrock-shaped leaves that are graced with dainty white flowers. The white flowers are...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 01-30-2010
How do you grow eggplant?

Most importantly, eggplants are very tender, so do not set them out until daytime temperatures are in the 70° F range. Eggplant is an annual in temperate zones and perennial in the tropics. Eggplants prefer well-drained, rich soils and warm temperatures. Since it is a heavy feeder, it may need extra...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 01-17-2010
The ‘Superbena Large Lilac Blue’ is boastful with super large flowers all season

Exhibiting a strong and vigorous growth, the Verbena ‘Large Lilac Blue’ displays blue super large flowers all season. It is mildew resistance which is one of Superbena's specialties. This tremendously improved Verbena is like nothing you've ever seen. Known for being a garden treasure, it will...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 01-10-2010
Where should I plant Bacopa?

The Bacopa has become a very popular container plant that is excellent for window boxes, hanging baskets and pots. This low-growing darling plant reaches heights of 6 inches and produces tiny star-shaped blooms from mid-spring through late fall. It creates a living carpet of trailing stems with flowers...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 01-09-2010

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