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Coleus Plant Winners at a New Trial Garden
A new trial garden at Franklin Park Consevatory chose coleus plants among the top best performers in 2009. Four Solenostemon hybrids won in this Midwest botanical garden. more...
New Garden Plants Seen at Boskoop Plantarium
The Netherlands Plantarium tradeshow announced the Boskoop Royal Horticultural Society's plant medal winners in late August, 2009. It previews new garden flowers to buy. more...
Daffodil Bulb Ideas for Autumn Gardening
Fall bulb planting during autumn gardening is sure to be rewarded with masses of spring flowers. Narcissus, commonly called daffodil, has many bulb ideas to choose. more...
Low Maintenance Muscari for Fall Bulb Planting
Easy to grow grape hyacinth bulbs become low maintenance plants in the flower garden. Late summer is the time to plan Muscari for fall bulb planting. more...
All-America Selections Announces 2010 Plant Wins
A perennial Gaillardia, blue Viola, bi-colored Zinnia and double flowered snapdragon have been chosen as 2010 plant winners by All-America Selections for flower gardens. more...
Summer Flowering Plants for Hot Humid Weather
Grow these summer flowering plants in gardens during hot humid weather. Types of Achillea, Ajuga, Dianthus, Rudbeckia and Scaevola tolerate damp summer heat. more...
How to Choose Deer Resistant Flowering Plants
Fill flower gardens with plants that deter deer from foraging. Improve deer resistance with learning how to choose flowering plants with rough foliage and strong scent. more...
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By: Beverley Boorer
Too often soil in the garden is degraded and washed away because it has no protection. Plants struggle to grow because moisture evaporated from the soil too quickly. more...
Shrubs as the Start Point in Garden Design
By: Tony Allen
In garden designs, evergreen and flowering shrubs, in their huge variety, offer an ideal backdrop for other garden plants. Many can give year round colour and interest. more...
Adding Color to an Early-Spring Garden
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Michael Vyskocil
Cool-season annuals provide early color in a spring garden. They also provide the gardener with an opportunity to start planting before the weather warms. more...
How to Grow Herbaceous Perennials from Seed
By: David Haigh
Buying large numbers of herbaceous perennials is expensive. However, growing perennials from seed is easy, much cheaper, and more fun than buying ready grown plants. more...
By: Beverley Boorer
To get glorious flowers without much work or trouble, try growing camellias. They will delight the fussiest gardener with their exquisite blooms more...
By: Carol Wallace
It's easy to turn flowers - especially light colored ones - into hues that, as cut flowers will match your home décor or create a festive holiday look. more...
By: Ian Dutton
Acer or maple trees and shrubs are very popular due to their striking autumnal colors and low maintenance requirements. There is little downside to growing a maple tree. more...
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