Shakespeare’s Garden: Columbine
Karen Columbine belongs to the genus Aquilegia that has over 65 species, many of which are good garden plants. The columbine of Shakespeare was probably Aquilegia vulgaris, an excellent garden plant…
Native Plants for Full Shade: Herbaceous Perennials
Chuck An area in full shade can be a problem because it gets little direct sunlight if any and most plants need light to survive. Some plants, however, need less light…
The Pros and Cons of Terra Cotta Pots
One of the important decisions you have to make when planting a container is what kind of pot you are going to use. There are many different kinds available and…
Rose Garden Themes: Beverages-Wine
With wine tasting on the rise it is not surprising to find roses named after wines. The wine-named roses are hybrid teas, floribundas, miniatures and one David Austin English rose.…
Flowering Shrubs for Containers
Flowering shrubs grown in containers can be used in many ways. They can line a driveway or walk, decorate a swimming pool, patio, deck or terrace, or screen off an…
Cascading Plants for Containers
Whether you are planting a window box, hanging basket or urn, cascading plants can be an important part of the design. They give a gentle flow to the container and…
Grasses for Containers
Many grasses make excellent plants for containers. They offer a unique texture and can add color, form, and movement to a planting. There are very tall ones, and very short…
Herb Garden: Five Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Making Tasty Herbal Tea
Evidence from the ancient civilizations of both Egypt and China attest to the fact that man has enjoyed herbal teas for thousands of years. Herbal teas can be made from…
Summer Blooming Plants with Pink Flowers for the Rock Garden
As spring turns into summer pink flowers keep the rock garden looking fresh and cheerful. Pink goes especially well with gray rocks all the different kinds of green leaves, and…
Plants with Summer Interest for a Cottage Garden Wall
Some plants thrive in the cracks and crevices of wall. Traditional cottage gardens often had plants that seeded themselves into crumbling areas of walls where they grew and bloomed, adding…