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Want Some Snowflakes In Summer?

I I am not a winter person. Give me spring and summer all year long and I would be happy. I will admit to admiring some snowstorms as they can be really beautiful; if I'm home and not on the roads anyway. If they are clogging the streets, that's another story. I would prefer to see those pretty...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 11-29-2008
Red, Red Berries

When the days get darker and the temperature gets colder, the amount of color in the garden gradually diminishes. That's why I like plants and shrubs that have bright red fruit. Hollies are wonderful, but I am also very partial to some of the viburnums. One of the best is Viburnum dilatatum 'Cardinal...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 11-03-2008
Shrub Garden

Much has been written about creating lower maintenance gardens by cutting back on annuals and perennials in favor of flowering shrubs. If you choose your shrubs wisely, with thought given to heights, foliage textures and bloom times, you can create a lovely layout and even have plenty of flowering branches...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 05-20-2008
Spring Bird Feeding And Nesting

I was having my shredded wheat this morning and staring out our kitchen window watching the various birds (gold finch, woodpeckers, cardinals and sparrows) feeding at our feeders. A couple of robins were searching for worms in the lawn. As I watched and thought about all the work that needs to be done...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 04-09-2008
Can you list some hedge plants that will tolerate a windy location?

Windy locations and tender plants are usually a recipe for failure. My first real experience with wind and a plant that should grow nicely in my area was with a Canadian Hemlock seedling. A windy Nebraska location and the small seedling were doomed for failure. In only a few weeks time the plant failed...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by papiospring-nhn on 03-09-2008
How can I attract more birds to my yard?

Well, besides bird feeders there are plants that are attractive to birds for both protection and for a food source. Birds eat a variety of foods. Flowers with seed heads, berries, nectar, fruit and nut plants are all part of a birds diet. Landscapes that have a large variety of plants will attract insects...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by papiospring-nhn on 03-03-2008
'Wentworth' Cranberry

Many members of the large viburnum genus make great garden plants, often with scented blossoms, lovely decorative fruits and bright autumn color. One in particular, Viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth', the American cranberry bush, gives you even more--edible fruits. While 'Wentworth' is not...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 02-29-2008
Living Fences

Living fences are not only beautiful and a great choice for a greener environment (no chain link or plastic fabricated fences) they also create many other benefits. They are great nesting places for birds and, depending upon the plants selected to create your living fences, they can be butterfly attractants...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 01-27-2008
Tips For Attracting Birds With Plants & Trees

While my wife and I are avid bird feeders, we have just begun creating and planting bird gardens. Bird gardens can consist of Annuals, Perennials, Evergreens, Shrubs, Trees and Groundcovers. From zinnia seeds to crabapple trees the possibilities are almost endless. The first item is to research the birds...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 01-21-2008

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