Must Know Plant Care Tips: Blue lobelia will bloom its best in cooler temperatures, like fall and spring. In the heat of summer, it will usually stop flowering. At this time, shear it back and it will likely bloom again in the fall when temperatures cool down. It will grow in a […]
Perennials
Perfect Perennials for the Pacific Northwest
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you probably want to take advantage of the amazing growing conditions available for all kinds of beautiful plants. But what grows best there, and what perennials should you try that won’t simply have your yard looking like everyone else’s? Here are some perfect perennials for the Pacific […]
Plant Enyclopedia: Violet
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Violets will grow in sun but do prefer light shade, and will require less water when planted there. They are good self-seeders, but are not particularly invasive, unless they’re the wild violet variety. Plant Problem Solver: Violets make great bedding plants or ground cover, and also do […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Lilyturf
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Lilyturf will grow in most soils, but loose, well-drained, rich soil is best. Slightly acidic soil helps as well. For the best appearance, mow or shear it back to the ground in very early spring, or even better, late winter. Do this before any new growth shows up. […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Rock Cress
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Care is pretty minimal. Rock cress will do well in fair soil, as long as it has good drainage and is slightly acidic. Pine needle mulch will help increase acidity and reduce moisture loss. High nitrogen fertilizer is recommended with planting, and a phosphorus fertilizer is a good […]
Plant Encylopedia: Butterfly Rose
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Spider mites and aphids can be a problem with butterfly rose, just as other varieties of rose bushes.Occasionally, mild black spot can affect the plant. Otherwise, butterfly rose is fairly resistant to disease and insect infestation. Plant Problem Solver: You can blast away spider mites and aphids with your hose […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Water Lily
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Generally speaking, the more sunlight your water lilies get, the more they will bloom and flourish. Tropical water lilies would be planted in pots that are at least 10″ around. Use a 10 to 14 inch fabric pot will be required for each plant. Fill it about half full […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Lily of the Valley
Must Know Plant Care Tips: When planting lily of the valley, do so in late fall. Th colder winter months are needed to give the plant an ample dormant period before springtime. When propagating, the underground rhizomes or “pips” can be divided any time after flowering is finished, such as in November or […]
Plant Encylopedia: Russian Sage
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Provide a very dry location for Russian sage. You may see your plants sprawl if you grow them in shady locations. You should plant new Russian sage in early spring, leaving 2 to 3 feet of space between each plant. Water them occasionally until well established. You can apply […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Ajuga
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Ajuga is a low-maintenance plant. It grows vigorously by sending out plenty of horizontal roots, or stolons, that grow outward from the main plant. Each one will take root and form another crown, making a nice little colony. The leaves are short and close together, and the stolons grow […]