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Maple Tree and Colorful Container Plants

What do you do about the space under a tree where no grass or plants will grow? I had a landscaper add rocks and mulch around the base of my maple tree. I have fun with my "container flower garden", and I like having the freedom of experimenting with different shade plants each year. Some of...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-07-2009
Adding Color the Easy Way

I have a yew and a forsythia bush side by side on the corner of my house in the front yard. Once the forsythia bush has bloomed in the spring, the color seems to disappear on that corner. I had several impatiens planted in containers on my deck. Knowing that I had plenty, I chose one of the containers...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-03-2009
Not So Deer Resistant

Although they are beautiful creatures, deer can create big problems for peoples' gardens. It seems as though they will eat anything and everything. This can even be the case with plants that are considered to be " deer resistant ." So if a plant is deer resistant , then why do they still...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-12-2009
Lanai Magenta Verbena Are Non-Stop With Their Bright Flowers

The Lanai Magenta Verbena is in a class of its own with their bright magenta color. They grow in clumps so will fill in nicely in your garden. They will be quite showy with their flowers being long lasting and that will grow abundantly. Their mature height will be from 6 to 12 inches and they will spread...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-29-2009
Keep Out the Deer! The Natural Way.

Deer can reek havoc on garden in no time at all. It doesn't take long for these creatures to undo a lot of hard work (not to mention money) that people spend on their gardens. Fencing and netting can help, but it can get expensive and get in the way of you enjoying your outdoor space (and sometimes...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 07-24-2009
Flowers that Plant Themselves

Self seeding flowers are easy, easy, easy! Unlike most perennials , which must be dug and divided regularly to keep them healthy and attractive, self-seeding flowers renew themselves every year.The initial price of a bag of seeds is the only cost for years of enjoyment. Flowers will seed each fall and...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-06-2009
Lawn trends

Lawns are getting smaller these days. Large lawns were once a symbol of status and prestige. Several factors have influenced lawns sizes in recent years. Economic and environmental changes, as well as a move towards a more "green society", have caused people to back away from an "all yard"...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-21-2009
Can you suggest some fuss-free plants?

Choosing the tried-and-true performer makes life much easier, and your garden will look good while taking less demands on your life. If you are working full time and have a family, there is not a whole lot of time to spend on flower gardening at the end of your day. You may want to look for perennials...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-18-2009
Perk Up That Flower Bed!

Usually your flower garden looks quite good by mid summer. Your annuals are starting to bloom and the perennials are doing well. But those beds need to be rejuvenated once in a while. Take a close look at that flower bed. Is it looking sparse, and does it need some colorful companions? Take advantage...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-16-2009
What plants can I grow under a tree?

This depends on what kind of tree. Some trees have filtered shade, such as honeylocusts or a bur oak. Fern and hostas do well under these trees if you mulch and water them regularly. Other perennials that would work are carydalis, astilbe, columbine, or globeflower. It can be more difficult if a tree...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-01-2009

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