Some see a weed. Some see a wish.
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Fuchsia Flair
I have had the good fortune to live my entire life in the heart of North America's magnificent fuchsia land: the mild-winter, cool-summer, at- or near-sea-level climates of California, Oregon, and Washington. | |
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How to Grow and Care for Spiraeas
Spireas are small- to medium-sized deciduous shrubs that produce cascades of flowers in spring and summer. Among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow, spireas are often used in foundation plantings, as hedges, and in perennial gardens. | |
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Guide to Fall Vegetable Gardening
Fall offers the perfect time to grow some vegetables before frost. The trick is the right plant at the right time.This guide will help you choose the crops perfect for your fall garden. | |
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Drawing a Landscape Map
Before you design or improve your landscape, the first step is to inventory what you have. The best way to do that is to draw a base map of the site, accurately recording the size and location of permanent features. | |
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Beneficial Foe: Yellow Jackets
Yellow jacket wasps are common late-summer visitors. It turns out that they're more than just stinging annoyances; they're also predators of insect pests, especially caterpillars. Prevent ecological harm by learning how to live with them. | |
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Garden Safely in the Heat
During summer's heat, it's important to remember to take care of ourselves as well as our plants. Protecting ourselves from sunburn and heat illnesses are essential. | |
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I'm in a Pickle — Preserving the Harvest
The bounty of summer is upon us, so take advantage of bumper crops by preserving foods at their peak. However, preserving foods, whether by canning, freezing, or drying, takes time and effort so plan wisely. | |
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Swallowtail Plant (Christia obcordata)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade, Partial Shade to Full Shade Water Preferences: Mesic Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) Plant Height: 12 inches to 36 inches Plant Spread: 24 inches to 36 inches Leaves: Unusual foliage color Flowers: Inconspicuous Flower Color: White Bloom Size: Under 1" Flower Time: Late summer or early fall, Fall Suitable Locations: Houseplant Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer Resistances: Humidity tolerant Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable for hanging baskets
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Artillery Plant (Pilea microphylla)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade Water Preferences: Mesic Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches Plant Spread: 12 to 24 inches Leaves: Evergreen, Other Flowers: Inconspicuous Flower Color: Other, Green Bloom Size: Under 1" Flower Time: Summer Suitable Locations: Houseplant, Bog gardening Uses: Groundcover, Will Naturalize, Suitable as Annual, Suitable for miniature gardens Resistances: Humidity tolerant Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans Gold Star)
Plant Habit: Shrub, Tree Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Full Sun Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) Plant Height: 3-20 feet Plant Spread: 3-20 feet Leaves: Other Fruit: Other Flowers: Showy, Fragrant Flower Color: Yellow Flower Time: Spring, Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall, Late winter or early spring, Late fall or early winter, Fall Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic Uses: Flowering Tree, Suitable as Annual Wildlife Attractant: Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots Awards and Recognitions: Texas Superstar®, RHS AGM
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Sunroots (Helianthus tuberosus)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade Water Preferences: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) Plant Height: 36 - 72 inches Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches Fruit: Edible to birds Flowers: Showy Flower Color: Yellow Bloom Size: 1"-2" Flower Time: Late summer or early fall Uses: Vegetable, Will Naturalize Edible Parts: Roots Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies, Bees Resistances: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant Pollinators: Bees, Flies Containers: Not suitable for containers
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Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me')
Hybridizer: Reilly-Hein Year of Registration or Introduction: 1990 Foliage type: Dormant Scape height: 24 inches Bloom size: 5.5 inches Bloom time: Early midseason Plant Traits: Extended Bloom, Rebloom Rust Resistance: Shows Resistance Rust Resistance Decimal Score: 2.3 Fertility: Pod Fertile, Pollen Fertile Bloom Traits: Eye or Band, Edged Bloom Form: Single Color description: golden yellow edged red with deep red eyezone and green throat AHS Awards: Stout Silver Medal, Award of Merit, Honorable Mention Plant Habit: Herb/Forb Life cycle: Perennial Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) Flowers: Showy Ploidy: Tetraploid
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Photo by mathchick13
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Photo by twixanddud
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Photo by kniphofia
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Photo by emory676 "Forever Amber"
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Photo by GigiPlumeria "My grafted desert rose."
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Photo by Floridian
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Photo by Kaktus
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Photo by RuuddeBlock
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Photo by WebTucker "Snake plant #63 nn & #3 hp; LHB p. 241, 34-7-?, "Greek for female dragon, the juices when thickened resemble dragon's blood"."
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