At first sight Korean maple (Acer pseudosieboldianum), aka Korean fullmoon maple, is very similar in appearance to fullmoon Japanese maples (A. japonicum var. Acontifolium). If you live in a northern U.S. such as the upper Midwest, growing Japanese maples will likely become an unfulfilled wish. Korean maple is a hardier choice for northern locales (USDA hardiness zones 4-8). […]
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Korean Maple Substitute For Fullmoon Japanese Maple
Posted by Hugh on April 30th, 2017
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Comments Off on Korean Maple Substitute For Fullmoon Japanese MapleSummer Heat And Drought Tolerant Annuals
Posted by Hugh on April 27th, 2017
Annuals (bedding plants) provide many more weeks of colorful flowers and/or foliage than perennials and woody landscape plants. Planting a fabulous flower garden does involve lots of initial preparation, including adding lots of organic matter (compost) to the ground and tilling it in. First, plan your summer flower garden before you plant. Choose those that […]
Posted in acidic soil, Angelonias, Bees and other pollinators, Begonia, compost, Container garden, Cupheas, Drought tolerant, Euphorbias, Fan flower (Scaevola), Fertilizing plants, Flowers, Globe amaranth (Gomphrena), Heat Tolerance, Hummingbird, Landscape ideas, Marigold, Mexican sunflower (Tithonia), Million Bells (Calibrachoa), Moss rose (Portulaca), mulching, Native Plant, Pentas (Egyptian star flower), Periwinkle (annual vinca), Petunias, Planting tips, Purchasing Plants, Salvia, Scaevola, Sedum, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spider flower (Cleome), Spring flowering, Star zinnia, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Uncategorized, watering tips, Zinnia Comments Off on Summer Heat And Drought Tolerant AnnualsGardenias Continue To Disappoint In The Mid-South
Posted by Hugh on April 24th, 2017
The lure of fragrant white flowers have mid-South gardeners (zones 6 and 7) wanting to grow gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides). New cultivars, supposedly hardier than previous ones, hit garden centers every spring. Unfortunately, zones 6 and 7 winters usually prove them wrong. Recent purchases of new cultivars ‘Frostproof’ and Pinwheel® and older selection ‘Kleim’s Hardy’ have […]
Posted in acidic soil, Aphids, applying sulfur, Bacterial diseases, Botrytis disease, compact shrub, compost, Container garden, Container growing, container shrub, Environmental issues, Evergreen, Fertilizing plants, Flowering house plant, Flowers, Fragrant, Gardenia, Insect (Pest) Problems, Insect suseptible, Interior (house) Plants, Leaf diseases, Mites, Planting tips, Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Sanitation, Shade Gardening, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Thrips, Trees & Shrubs, watering tips, White flies, Wind protection, winter hardiness, Winter Protection 1 Comment »Quest For The Perfect Tomato Continues
Posted by Hugh on April 21st, 2017
Improved disease resistance, fruit color, firmness, and flavor continues to be the main goals of tomato breeders around the U.S. Leaf and root diseases vary from one region to another across the country. Here in the eastern U.S., late blight resistance is of key interest. Over the past 33 years, Dr. Randy Gardner, tomato breeder extraordinaire in […]
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Posted by Hugh on April 18th, 2017
For some senior gardeners, planting a tree or shrub in your landscape may be a difficult task. The loss of a newly planted tree may be expensive as well as heartbreaking. Following proper planting techniques should avoid any mistakes. Here are a few tips to make the job a lot easier. No need to dig deep […]
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Posted by Hugh on April 15th, 2017
I hear people say that conifers won’t grow in the southeastern U.S. Wanta bet! 2016 marks the 8th year of the Reference Garden program sponsored by the American Confer Society (ACS)- Southeast Region. From Kentucky and Virginia south to Florida, 19 public gardens were now participating in the program. Two of the latest additions are Brookgreen […]
Posted in acidic soil, Arborvitae (Thuja spp.), Atlas cedar (Cedrus), Bald cypress (Taxodium), Chamaecyparis, China fir (Cunninghamia), Christmas tree, Container growing, container shrub, Cryptomeria (Japanese cedar), Cupressus (cypress), Dawn redwood (Metasequoia), Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, DWARF CONIFERS, Evergreen, Evergreens, Gardens to Visit, Green Privacy Screen, Hemlock (Tsuga), Japanese Black Pine, Japanese yew, mulching, Pine (Pinus spp.), Pines (Pinus spp.), Purchasing Plants, Regional, Southern Appalachian Region, Spruces (Picea spp.), Summer heat tolerant, Taiwan cryptomeria, Thujopsis, Trees & Shrubs, Verdon hinoki cypress, Western arborvitae (Thuja plicata), winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on ACS SOUTHEAST REGION CONIFER REFERENCE GARDENS*Tips On Growing Azaleas
Posted by Hugh on March 31st, 2017
Evergreen azaleas (Rhododendron spp.) are actually small-flowered rhododendrons. Depending on where you garden, azaleas enjoy a long bloom period from late March (zone 8) to June (zone 4) in the U.S. Many cultivars bloom for two weeks or more. Fall blooming types like Encore® and Bloom-a thon® series are also available. Azaleas have shallow root systems […]
Posted in acidic soil, acidify soil, Azaleas (evergreen), Bees and other pollinators, compost, Container growing, container shrub, Disease resistant, Fertilizing plants, Flowers, mulching, Pesticide recommendations, plant nutrition, Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Propagation (layering), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Soil pH, Soil Testing, Spring flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, watering tips, Wind protection, winter hardiness, winter injury, Winter Protection Comments Off on Tips On Growing AzaleasAnnual Flowering Vines
Posted by Hugh on March 17th, 2017
This spring try vertical gardening. There are a number of annual flowering vines that grow in either the ground or in a large container. Some offer cooling shade on a deck or patio. Vines are highly ornamental with attractive flowers, foliage, and/or fruits. Annual vines grow quickly after planting. Plant seeds of these vines at the base of […]
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Posted by Hugh on March 10th, 2017
As more and more urban gardeners are growing in small spaces, including decks and patio of condos and town houses, container gardens are becoming more significant. They’re creating large mixed containers that include miniature trees and shrubs rather than their big cousins. For design containers may include thrillers (tall or spiky), fillers, and spillers (weepers). […]
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Posted by Hugh on March 1st, 2017
Red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) is a southeastern U. S. native that has become more recognized as a wonderful small landscape tree (USDA hardiness zones 4-8). In its native habitat it is an understory large shrub or small tree frequently surrounded by taller trees or structures. A mature specimen may grow […]
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