Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) is an evergreen native fern that grows tough as nails. This native fern, also called the Christmas dagger fern, is indigenous to much of eastern North America; it grows in every U.S. state east of the Rocky Mountains (USDA hardiness zones 3 – 9). This durable fern has long been associated […]
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Christmas Fern
Posted by Hugh on January 31st, 2024
Posted in acidic soil, Christmas fern, Container garden, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Fall Garden Interest, Ferns, Flower Arranging, Ground cover, Landscape ideas, Native Plant, Native Plant, Planting tips, Propagation (dividing), Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness 
Comments Off on Christmas FernWhy Newly Planted Trees Die
Posted by Hugh on January 26th, 2024
The loss or decline of a newly planted tree or shrub is usually a result of multiple factors. One of the worst mistakes is planting trees or shrubs too deeply – whether they are planted by a home gardener or a landscape professional. I’ve witnessed both. Surface roots are deprived of oxygen the deeper trees […]
Posted in acidic soil, alkaline soil, Deciduous, Evergreen, Fertilizing plants, Garden Maintenance, Landscape ideas, mulching, Native Plant, Non-native, Ornamental fruit, Planting tips, Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Small landscape tree, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Street tree, Trees & Shrubs, watering tips, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on Why Newly Planted Trees DieNew USDA Hardiness Zone Map
Posted by Hugh on January 7th, 2024
The USDA Plant Zone Hardiness Zone Map is an important garden reference to anyone who gardens in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first […]
Posted in Annuals, Biennial, Environmental Conservation, Harvest Time, Heat Tolerance, Landscape ideas, Perennials, Planting tips, Purchasing Plants, Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on New USDA Hardiness Zone Map‘Jeana’ Phlox 2024 PPOY
Posted by Hugh on January 1st, 2024
The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) has selected ‘Jeana’ the 2024 Perennial Plant of the Year (PPOY). This exceptional garden phlox is recognized for its impressive flower show, tall sturdy plant habit, and pollinators’ delight. (USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8). Dense, domed lavender-pink flowers stand atop long sturdy stems from midsummer to early fall. Individually, […]
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