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A Stunning Couple

A Stunning Couple

Mar 19, 2014 | Shrubs, Trees & Vines

Blue Mist Shrub (Caryopteris) and Beauty Berry (Callicarpa) are a stunning couple in the fall garden Blue Mist Shrub has shimmering blue flowers that look like annual Ageratum.  The foliage can be silvery-green, yellow, variegated green & yellow or green &...
GOT SHADE?

GOT SHADE?

May 15, 2013 | Annuals

As with the annuals for sun, there are workhorse annuals I rely on for shady locations.  Whether in the garden, window boxes, hanging baskets or patio containers, these plants must earn their keep and provide easy color throughout the season.  I use Osmocote, a...
Bodacious!

Bodacious!

May 11, 2013 | Annuals

Looking for Bold, can’t miss it, color and texture? Summer plantings that pack a lot of visual excitement? In that case, you’re looking for what we call “temperennials”. Temperennials are perennial plants in their native region, but are used as...
COLOR! The True Performers

COLOR! The True Performers

Apr 26, 2013 | Annuals

Color You Can Count On Even though I am a ‘passionate perennialist’, I rely on some workhorse annuals for consistent color beacons May through October. Mind you, I insist that these require little or no deadheading and are not water mongers. It doesn’t matter if they...
Shady Players

Shady Players

Apr 26, 2013 | Perennials

Shady Players This blog is for all of you who are frustrated by your dark side. I’m talking about those dimly lit areas on your property that have succeeded in making you think they are untouchable. Before you grab a chainsaw and attack those lovely canopy trees,...
Design with Echoes

Design with Echoes

Apr 16, 2013 | Garden Tips

  Color Echoes for a Unified Look   An easy way to create a more beautiful, unified garden is to play the  color echo game.  This simply involves repeating a similar color among mixed plants, objects or hardscapes. For instance, let’s pick yellow as a...