Regional Picks: Plants for Winter’s Worst – Southern Plains

Southern Plains Paintbrush lily(Scadoxus puniceus,syn.S. natalensis) USDA Hardiness Zones:8 to 11 Size:20 to 30 column inch tall and wide consideration : fond shade ; moist , well - drain soil This stunning bulb produces large globe - shaped torch of vibrant orange efflorescence admit high on sturdy stubble in other spring before the leaves emerge . The shining foliage , which persists through summer and fall before go dormant , adds a whole new textural dimension to the shade ....

December 10, 2024 · 4 min · 831 words · Jacqueline Padilla

Ring in a New CTG Season!

December 26 , 2018 Ring in a New CTG Season! CTG ’s been busier than a pyrotechnic place upright to set up a effervescent new garden year bursting with design inspiration , DIY tips , and the “ why southward ” behind achiever . OnJanuary 5 , we conduct off with Texan - gone - to - CaliforniaFlora Grubbof Flora Grubb Gardens in San Francisco who crosses the ever - growing borders of drouth response ....

December 10, 2024 · 2 min · 416 words · David Jackson

Tagetes erecta ( Discovery Series Marigold )

Discovery Series Marigolds produces early , dual , long - hold out yellow to orange flowerheads . In general , marigold are racy , hassle free plant life which branch vigorously . Leaves are finely divided , to 4 inches prospicient , and medium green . Abundant pale chickenhearted to orange blooms with orotund , dense collection of pocket-size petals from other summer to ice . Though thought of as a summertime annual , works well for twilight planting too , particularly as a chrysanthemum substitute ....

December 10, 2024 · 19 min · 4001 words · Bryan Wilson

What Most Gardeners Get Wrong About Tulips—Do This After They Bloom for Stunning Flowers Every Spring!

Tulips are a gardener ’s delight , lend vibrant color to any garden every give . However , many people make plebeian mistakes in their care routines . Here , we expose eight misconception and render you with the correct steps to ensure your tulips bloom attractively class after year . 1. Deadhead the Flowers (But Leave the Stems!) As tulip petals start to lose their vibrant gleam , it ’s crucial to clip off the flower head ....

December 10, 2024 · 5 min · 910 words · Fred Jones

15 Easy to Grow Berries You Should Consider

by Jennifer Poindexter Would you wish to grow fruit around your family ? Are you confused about which fruits to grow and where ? One of the easiest yield to grow are berries . There are many varieties , but most are unproblematic to grow and worry for . Not to advert , berries can be grown in container gardens or added as part of an edible landscape painting ....

December 9, 2024 · 9 min · 1752 words · Gregory Jones

6 Creative Ways to Repurpose an Old Tree Stump With DIY

Summary An oldtree stumpcan seem like a lifeless chunk of woodwind instrument , disrupt the beauty of your yard and have in the style of newlandscapingideas . But instead of hurry intostump remotion , why not transmute it into something unexpected and beautiful ? Repurposingtree stubsallows you to add fictitious character to your outdoor space while reduce waste . With a fiddling creativity , these remnants oftreescan become striking focal points or practical summation to yourbackyard ideas ....

December 9, 2024 · 7 min · 1284 words · Marcus Schmidt

A Hosta Lover’s Garden

Enjoying the ultimate shade perennial Today we ’re call with Lonna and Jon in Williamsport , Pennsylvania . They are avid gardeners and particularly lovers ofhostas . Lonna start collect hostas in 2016 and now has well over 800 different varieties . Yes , EIGHT HUNDRED ! The big genus Hosta in the centre with the long blue leaves is one of Lonna ’s favorites , Hosta‘Tidewater ’ . Standing marvelous behind it is a new addition to the garden , a dappled willow ( Salix‘Hakuro Nishiki ’ , Zones 5–7 ) ....

December 9, 2024 · 5 min · 1022 words · Christine Ward

Begonia Raindrops ( Raindrops Begonia )

Begonias are raw perennial , grown for their colorful heyday and foliage . Most begonias can be grow outdoors in pots , in the undercoat , or in pay heed field goal in filter light and moist , but well drained grime . Where not brave , grow as annuals or indoors as houseplants . Most begonias can be propagated from leaf , root or rhizome cuttings in addition to being sown from seeded player ....

December 9, 2024 · 21 min · 4307 words · Cynthia Cameron

Colorful Foliage Plants to Add Drama to the Garden

Flowers can be fleeting, but these woodies and perennials persist with vivid color all season long coloured leaf plants provide a steady and long - lasting shot ofcolorand interestingness in the garden . While flowers amount and go , tap fordeadheading , or temperamentally decide not to even show up for the year , agood foliage plantoffers low - maintenance brilliance all time of year long . Here are some of my favorite bold and beautiful foliation plants that will shine throughout the growing season ....

December 9, 2024 · 7 min · 1380 words · James Kramer

Don’t Ever Put These 22 Things on Your Front Porch

decorate your front porch can raise the AMEX appealingness and welcome guest cordially . However , sure token should be avoided to maintain safety , esthetics , and functionality . Here are 22 things you should never put on your front porch . 1. Old, Worn-out Shoes Old , break - out horseshoe can clutter your porch and create a mussy appearance . Not only do they look untidy , but they also can pass off unpleasant odour , especially during showery days ....

December 9, 2024 · 8 min · 1702 words · Catherine Jackson

Dwarf Pines for the Mountain West

These dense, compact conifers offer foundational structure and year-round texture The forests in the Mountain West are made up of huge swaths of pine tree , such as lodgepole pine ( Pinus contorta , Zones 4–8 ) , ponderosa pine ( P. western yellow pine , zone 3–7 ) , and many others . While regal , these large , aboriginal tree are often too fully grown for urban lots ....

December 9, 2024 · 6 min · 1207 words · Gregory Blankenship

Fuchsia ( Wave of Life Fuchsia )

Single reddish - purple corolla with sepal of red ink . prime in early summer to early fall . This fuchsia has oval , unripe leaves and produces fruit that is edible but not appetizing . Mulch heavily where winters are cold . Prune back dead or broken in branches in spring , especially on plants that were left outside in areas with soft winters . Google Plant Images : cluck here !...

December 9, 2024 · 29 min · 6121 words · Shelley Wheeler

How To Do A Rough-Finish Stucco

Step 1 Clean the concrete wall with a power washing machine to blast off dirt , clay , honest-to-god rouge and all aerofoil contaminant . The concrete must be completely clean before it can accept a unexampled stucco coating , or the imperfections will show through the stucco . Step 2 Inspect the wall surface to make indisputable it is completely firm and structurally sound . Do not enforce new stucco if you are not sure the wall can handle the added weightiness ....

December 9, 2024 · 4 min · 826 words · Phillip Fisher