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...
Downy Mildew has been wreaking havoc on common impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) over the last few years. This fungal disease usually appears as the summer heat begins rising. This also happens to be when most impatiens start filling in and looking lush. Diseased...
What are Cool Wave Pansies? They are one of spring’s hallmarks and the new Cool Wave series is making a huge splash, because they also bloom in the fall. These beauties have the same cheerful flowers but they grow faster, get a tad taller (6″-8″ in...
Why Container Gardens? Instant Garden! Many of us need instant gratification when the weather turns warm. The first chance I get to go outside in the spring, I’m there. Yes, I LOVE to make my own containers, but I need some right away color too! For instance, I...
Woo-hoo! Look at this! Seriously – who looks good in yellow? This little plant does. Trialed this in my own garden – it is a winner! I combined it with Lucious Berry Blend Lantana – it was magnificent! ...
Annuals For Shady Spots Yes! You can have great bold colors or soft pastels in your shady areas. Each season it seems like growers come out with a few more varieties for shade gardening. Have you checked out all the new coleus’ that’s hit the market in...
