Silver King Artemisia (Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Silver King’) is an aggressive form with bushy, upright patch of fragrant silvery foliage and loose sprays of grey flowers in midsummer. Prune back hard after flowering to rejuvenate foliage. Deer and drought resistant. (z 3-7). Silver Mound Artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’) – soft feathery leaves grow into compact, […]
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12 Plants With Silver Foliage
Posted by Hugh on August 1st, 2021
Posted in acidic soil, Artemisia, Brunnera 'Jack Frost', Cheddar pinks (Dianthus), Container garden, Dead nettle (Lamium), Deciduous, Dichondra, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Dusty Miller (Senecio), Evergreen, Fall Garden Interest, Ferns, Flower Arranging, Flower arrangments, Ground cover, Heat Tolerance, Helichrysum (Licorice plant), Heuchera (coralbells), Lamb's ears (Stachys), Landscape ideas, Lavender (Lavandula), mulching, Native Plant, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Propagation (dividing), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Spring flowering, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Wildlife attractant, Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness 
Comments Off on 12 Plants With Silver FoliageMallow Plant Breeders Developing Resistance To Hibiscus Sawfly
Posted by Hugh on July 16th, 2021
Mallows, hardy hibiscus, and perennial hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) are vigorous shrub-like growers on sturdy 4-5 feet tall (and 2-4 feet wide) stems. The species is native to wetland areas from Ontario and Massachusetts south to Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Florida. Huge colorful 4-6(9) inch wide flowers have five overlapping petals with reddish-purple to dark crimson […]
Posted in acidic soil, Bees and other pollinators, Breeding Plants, Container garden, Deciduous, Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Fertilizing plants, Hardy hibiscus, Hibiscus (mallow) sawfly, Hibiscus moscheutos, Insect (Pest) Problems, Japanese beetle, Landscape ideas, mulching, Native Plant, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Purchasing Plants, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, winter hardiness Comments Off on Mallow Plant Breeders Developing Resistance To Hibiscus SawflySummer Blooming Amur Maackia
Posted by Hugh on July 7th, 2021
Amur maackia (Maackia) is a small deciduous tree with a broad, rounded canopy. Typically, it grows in cultivation at a slow-to-moderate rate to a height of 20-30 feet (to 60 feet in wild). This compact growing tree is an ideal fit in smaller landscapes. A botanical member of the Pea family (Fabaceae), it grows in […]
Posted in acidic soil, Bee Favorite, Bees and other pollinators, compact tree, Deciduous, Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fertilizing plants, Maackia amurensis, mulching, Planting tips, Propagation (Seed), Propagation(grafting), Purchasing Plants, Small landscape tree, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, watering tips, Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness Comments Off on Summer Blooming Amur MaackiaBlack Snakeroot (Bugbanes) For Woodland Beauty
Posted by Hugh on July 1st, 2021
The bugbanes (Actae spp.) represent a varied botanical genus. In my opinion, the most attractive and easy to grow perennial form is black cohosh or snakeroot (Actaea racemosa), formerly (Cimicifuga racemosa). It is a tall growing U.S woodland native (USDA hardiness zones 4 – 8). Bugbanes are beloved for their tall architectural floral spikes. Small, […]
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting Butterflies, Bee Favorite, Bees and other pollinators, Bugbane (Actae), compost, Deciduous, Disease resistant, Flower arrangments, Fragrant, Ground cover, Landscape ideas, mulching, Native Plant, Native Plant, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (dividing), Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, Wildlife attractant, Wind protection, winter hardiness Comments Off on Black Snakeroot (Bugbanes) For Woodland BeautySeven Picks For Your Summer Shade Garden
Posted by Hugh on June 26th, 2021
1. Coleus (Solenostemon) are known for their colorful foliage in containers around trees or shrubs. For shady areas select the Kong Mosaic™ or Wizard™ series. 2. Begonias, as a group, represent lots of variety series. Most garden begonia varieties should do well in beds, planters and pots. Begonia types like the Rex and Angel Wing are grown […]
Posted in acidic soil, Annuals, Attracting Butterflies, Bee Favorite, Bees and other pollinators, Begonia, Breeding Plants, Caladium, Coleus, Container garden, Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Flower Arranging, Flowers, Fuchsias, Impatiens, Landscape ideas, mulching, Planting tips, Propagation (Seed), Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Summer heat tolerant, Torenia (wishbone flw.), watering tips Comments Off on Seven Picks For Your Summer Shade GardenAvoid Mulch Volcanos
Posted by Hugh on June 22nd, 2021
Ever heard of a “mulch volcano? It is a load of mulch that is piled up around the base of a landscape shrub or tree. A common answer I get from homeowners guilty of this practice is that they see professional landscapers and city maintenance crews doing it. Volcano mulch can also cause tree roots […]
Posted in Canker disease, Certified Arborist, compost, Disease prone, Disease resistant, Elms (Ulmus), Environmental Conservation, Environmental issues, Garden Maintenance, Garden Problems, Landscape ideas, Maples (Acer), Mulch Quality, mulching, mulching trees, Native Plant, Pests, Planting tips, Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, winter injury Comments Off on Avoid Mulch VolcanosShorter Version Of Six Landscape Shrubs
Posted by Hugh on June 11th, 2021
Sugar Shack™ Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis Sugar Shack™) – Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours). 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. cut the size in half and added colorful red fruit and glossy foliage. Add in cool looking, fragrant white flowers and you’ve got a delightful plant […]
Posted in acidic soil, Bee Favorite, Bees and other pollinators, Buddleia (Butterfly bush), Butterflies, Buttonbush (Cephalanthus), Chokeberry (Aronia), compact shrub, compost, Container garden, Container growing, container shrub, Deciduous, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fertilizing plants, Fragrant, Ground cover, Landscape ideas, mulching, Native Plant, Native Plant, Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spirea (Spiraea), Spring flowering, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Summersweet (Clethra), Trees & Shrubs, Virginia sweetspire Comments Off on Shorter Version Of Six Landscape ShrubsThree Cool Sedges (Carex)
Posted by Hugh on June 6th, 2021
Over the past decade Japanese Sedges (Carex spp.) have become popular in U.S. gardens. Uncertain which ones to plant – here are three that are easy to grow and require little maintenance. The following three clump-forming evergreen Japanese sedges flaunt arching, green and white variegated grass-like foliage. Tiny insignificant, brown flower spikes arise on long stems […]
Posted in acidic soil, Carex (Sedges), Container garden, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Ground cover, Heat Tolerance, Landscape ideas, mulching, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (dividing), Purchasing Plants, Shade Gardening, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, winter hardiness, winter injury Comments Off on Three Cool Sedges (Carex)Growing Cosmos
Posted by Hugh on May 26th, 2021
Cosmos are native to Mexico. In the U.S. these old-fashion annuals bloom throughout the summer months and attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. They produce colorful 2- to 4-inch wide daisy-like flowers that sit atop 3-5 feet tall slender stems. Cosmos make excellent cut flowers and dwarf forms are ideal in containers. Annual cosmos […]
Posted in acidic soil, Annuals, Aphids, Attracting birds, Attracting Butterflies, Bees and other pollinators, Beneficial insects, Container garden, Container growing, Cosmos, Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fall Garden Interest, Fertilizing plants, Flower Arranging, Flower arrangments, Insect (Pest) Problems, Landscape ideas, Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Staking, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, Wildflowers, Wind protection Comments Off on Growing CosmosLittle Leaf Linden
Posted by Hugh on May 21st, 2021
Littleleaf linden Littleleaf linden (Tilia cordata) is highly praised as an excellent urban shade tree. The species reaches 60 to 70 feet tall and spread of 30 to 40 feet. The foliage tolerates several urban pollutants. This durable tree is often utilized as a street and park tree because of its environmental adaptability. Two year […]
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