Re-bloomers are specific cultivars that bring on a repeat floral show – two and sometimes three in one season. In my garden re-blooming iris and re-blooming daylilies return for another round of bloom in late summer and fall. Also, deadheading some perennials will cause them to flower again. You, the gardener, must supply needed […]
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Rebloomers Need Your Help
Posted by Hugh on August 12th, 2015
Posted in Autumn flowering, Azaleas (evergreen), Black eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Coreopsis, Daylilies, deadheading, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fertilizing plants, Flowers, Iris, Iris (Tall bearded), Liatris, Native Plant, Perennials, Planting tips, Pruning, Re-Bloomers, Red hot Poker (Kniphofia), Sempervivens, Southern Appalachian Region, Stokesia, Summer flowering, Summer phlox (P. paniculata), Trees & Shrubs, winter hardiness 
Comments Off on Rebloomers Need Your HelpBuilding A Wildlife Wall In Your Garden
Posted by Hugh on April 1st, 2015
Many beneficial garden insects, such as ladybugs and ground beetles, struggle to find habitats in our manicured gardens. Consider creating an attractive wildlife wall to lure them in. Keep them happy and they will help reduce harmful pest populations. Dr. Douglas Tallamy, through his thoughtful book “Inviting Nature In” and other writings, have spurred gardeners to invite more beneficial […]
Posted in Bee Favorite, Garden ecology, Iceplant (Delasperma), Sempervivens, Southern Appalachian Region, Stonecrop sedums, Uncategorized Comments Off on Building A Wildlife Wall In Your Garden
