Did you know a successfully naturalized daffodil field can bloom for up to 30 or even 50 years? Here’s how you can ensure that kind of success with your daylilies.
First, choose an area with good drainage and sunlight. An area where grass can be left unmown until the foliage has matured is ideal. Hillsides are excellent spots. The edges of woods are also good, if you are planting an early-blooming variety which will have a chance to mature before the trees come into full leaf. For best impact, plant drifts of like kinds and colours. Many gardeners “arrange” their drifts simply by taking handfuls of bulbs and throwing them about for a natural-feeling distribution — just dig where the bulbs [...]
Versatile, graceful and incredibly beautiful, the clematis is undoubtedly the world’s most loved vine. Clematis vines are gifted climbers and prolific bloomers with over 300 different species that offer a wide range of colors and fragrances. Whether they’re grown along a fence, sprawled over pergolas or cultivated in pots, clematis vines make for remarkable, breathtaking displays. Here, you’ll find valuable tips on winter care and protection of [...]
Clematis Vine: This deer-resistant plant provides beauty, style, and versatility. The flowers come in an array of colors, sizes and shapes, so there’s truly a clematis vine for every [...]
There are so many fragrant plants to choose from, it can be daunting to narrow down your choices to ensure what you’ve selected will work well together. One of the easiest ways is to let the professionals do the work and get one of our pre-planned gardens. Last year I planted the Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden, and now every time I step into the garden it takes my breath away. At least one of these aromatic plants is in bloom at any given time during the summer [...]
Variegated weigela is one of the most popular shrubs these days because of its hardiness and carefree nature. These characteristics make it an ideal shrub for beginner [...]
