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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
European Beech is a Popular Shade Tree

The European Beech Tree is a beautiful shade tree year round. It has a dense, upright, oval form and is native to Europe . It grows more easily under cultivation than the American Beech , and has become a very popular ornamental tree in the United States. It is widely planted as a shade tree in northeastern...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 09-27-2009
Determining Sun Exposure

Before you start gardening, it is important to know a few things about the area that you plan to use as a new home for your plants. One of the first things you need to know is the sun expose where you want to work. Plants are unique in the amount of light they require (or can handle), and you want to...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-28-2009
This Shamrock Is Charmed!

The Charmed Wine Shamrock is noted for its violet shamrock shaped leaves, it also boasts dainty white flowers. The flowers are blushed with a maroon hue that really show off when they get wet as they will begin to look like a wine stain on white cloth. The leaves are velvety, wine colored and angular...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-06-2009
Enjoy These Bright Red Rockapulco Red Impatiens!

The Rockapulco Red Impatien plants have wonderfully red flowers that look a lot like miniature rose buds that really put on a show in your garden. They have masses of bright red blooms that will bloom from spring until frost. They will thrive in full to partial shade in areas where a lot of flowers can't...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-04-2009
Enjoy A Rockapulco Purple Impatien In Your Own Back Yard

The Rockapulco Purple Impatien has beautiful miniature rose looking purple blooms. They will bloom all summer long in shady locations where many plants cannot. They look wonderful in containers or garden beds. Some will tolerate filtered sun. You do not need to trim off the spent blooms as it requires...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 06-06-2009
Impatiens Rockapulco Orchid Has Masses Of Lavender Blooms

The Impatiens Rockapulco Orchid is one of the best plants to liven up your garden. Not only is it a long bloomer from spring until frost but it has masses of beautiful lavender blooms. They almost look like miniature rosebuds. They will give a bright area of lavender color among your other garden flowers...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 05-13-2009
help with a plan for a shade garden

I am new to gardening and want to plant an area in the shade. How do I find someone to draw up a planting plan for me? Zone 8 near LA. If you can help please email to te@relationshiproots.org Thanks Terri

Posted to Using the Forum (Forum) by terriemberling on 05-07-2009
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im. new in this looking for any thing to do with looking up trees and gardening. hope i am posting this right and dont no how to use forums can any one help me .also how to use tag can email me @babygirl38611@yahoo.com

Posted to Using the Forum (Forum) by jennie devore on 05-03-2009

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