Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum ‘Rochfordianum’) is a handsome, evergreen fern for gardens in USDA hardiness zones 6-11. It earns its name from its stiffly erect holly-like fronds. Individual fronds are vase-shaped, 1 to 2 ½ feet long with glossy, leathery, serrated, holly-like compound leaflets (pinnae). The slender, arching fronds arise from erect, scaly rhizomes […]
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Japanese Holly Fern
Posted by Hugh on April 18th, 2016
Posted in acidic soil, compost, Container growing, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Ferns, Foliage plant, Holly Fern (Cyrtomium), mulching, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (dividing), Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, winter hardiness 
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Posted by Hugh on April 13th, 2016
Rose rosette is a devastating disease of most species of garden roses, including hybrid and shrub roses. Rose rosette disease has spread from the Rocky Mountains to the East Coast over several decades and is poised to obliterate the rose industry. To date, there is no known effective treatment. Rose rosette is caused by an […]
Posted in climbing roses, Garden Problems, Hybrid teas, Landscape ideas, Mites, Planting tips, Pruning, Purchasing Plants, rose rosette disease, rose virus, Roses, shrub roses, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer flowering, Trees & Shrubs, Virus diseases Comments Off on Update: Prevention / Treatment Options For Rose Rosette DiseaseSummer Blooming ‘Little Lemon’ Goldenrod
Posted by Hugh on April 10th, 2016
Goldenrods are members of the aster family (Asteraceae); approximately 100 species of goldenrods are native to North America. Across most of the Eastern and Midwestern U.S., goldenrods are frequently spotted growing in moist soils in open farm fields, in ditches, and along edges of streams. The golden yellow blooms attract countless bees, butterflies and other […]
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting birds, Attracting Butterflies, Bee Favorite, Blanket flower (Gaillardia), Butterflies, Container growing, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fertilizing plants, Goldenrod (Solidago), Heat Tolerance, Helenium, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Propagation (dividing), Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Stokesia, Stonecrop sedums, Summer flowering, winter hardiness Comments Off on Summer Blooming ‘Little Lemon’ GoldenrodWar On Aphids
Posted by Hugh on April 4th, 2016
Aphids are pests that feed on many kinds of garden plants. These tiny insects wreak massive destruction in multiple ways. There are many different kinds (and colors) of aphids. They’re small, 1/16 inch more or less, and feed on plant sap to obtain nutrients. In greenhouses they reproduce without mating; […]
Posted in Aphids, Apple tree, Blackberries, Cabbage, Cherries, Flowers, Insect (Pest) Problems, Peach, Pepper, Pesticide recommendations, Pests, Planting tips, Raspberries, rose virus, Roses, Salvia, Southern Appalachian Region, Tomato, Virus diseases Comments Off on War On AphidsWhat To Know About Flowering Vines
Posted by Hugh on April 1st, 2016
For some gardeners planting vines is not for the faint of heart. Vines need space, support, training, and for some – lots of pruning. Some vines don’t demand lots of room while others chew up lots of space. Small vines like clematis or annual morning glories (Ipomoea) may be grown in a large patio container for many years […]
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Posted by Hugh on March 28th, 2016
Most gardeners have never heard of deutzias (Deutzia spp.) which is very unfortunate. There are many species of deutzias. They bloom in spring and grow into many shapes and sizes. Slender Deutzia (Deutzia gracilis) is a small densely branched deciduous shrub with upright to slightly arching branching (USDA zones 5-8). […]
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Posted by Hugh on March 18th, 2016
Cannova® Cannas (Canna x generalis) are one of a new series of seed produced hybrid cannas. In addition to profuse flowering, they’re highly rated for their compact bushy plant habit and ability to form multiple shoots. They bloom earlier and continue nonstop through summer up to first frost. Their bold, […]
Posted in acidic soil, Botrytis disease, Canna lily, Canna lily, compost, Container garden, Container growing, deadheading, Disease resistant, Fertilizing plants, Flowers, Hummingbird, Landscape ideas, Mites, Perennials, Planting tips, Potting Mix, Propagation (dividing), Purchasing Plants, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, Thrips, Virus diseases, Water Gardens, watering tips, Wind protection, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on New Cannova® Cannas Worth A TryFothergillas Are Topnotch
Posted by Hugh on March 17th, 2016
In the Eastern U.S. two species, dwarf fothergilla (F. gardenii) and large fothergilla (Fothergilla major), are native. They are also labeled “witch alder”. Both species appear almost identical, except for flower and leaf size, and overall shrub size. Large fothergilla is indigenous to the mountain and Piedmont Regions […]
Posted in acidic soil, Bee Favorite, compact shrub, container shrub, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Flowering, Fothergilla, Fragrant, Native Plant, Planting tips, Privacy Screen, Propagation (Cuttings), Propagation (dividing), Pruning, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, watering tips, winter hardiness Comments Off on Fothergillas Are TopnotchPatio Peach Blooms In Early Spring
Posted by Hugh on March 12th, 2016
For small garden spaces patio peach (Prunus persica) is a gem. This miniature tree bears long narrow lush green (or reddish) foliage. Site selection is crucial to ward off potential disease and insect problems. Patio peach is a genetic dwarf and may be grown in a large container on your deck or patio. Tree height averages 6-8 feet tall […]
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Posted by Hugh on February 21st, 2016
From Canada to Mexico, gardeners are being recruited to halt the decline of the Monarch butterfly populations across North America. One way you can help is to fill your garden with Monarch’s favorite flowering nectar plants and milkweeds (Asclepias spp.). Plants should be sited in open full sun and […]
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