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Hardy Lilium Martagon for Woodland Gardens
Species of Lilium have a variety of plant and flower forms, including Turk's-cap. Lillium martagon is a hardy lily that tolerates growing in woodland gardens. more...
Eupatorium Purpureum and Ligularia for Gardens
Eupatorium purpureum and Ligularia stenocephala are large perennial plants matching the scale of big landscapes. These plants flower in summer gardens through autumn. more...
Annuals Pennisetum Calibrachoa and Coleus Potted
A potted garden can easily be grown with annual plants. A container planting of Pennisetum, Calibrachoa and coleus attracts pollinators and, later, has winter interest. more...
Autumn Seasonal Ideas Decorating Flower Gardens
Fall and winter interest helps decorate a flower garden beyond the growing season. Gardeners can look for plants that contribute autumn ideas to landscape plantings. more...
Hardy Garden Mums for Autumn Arrangements
Chrysanthemum flowers are hardy fall blooming perennial plants colorful in autumn arrangements. Hardy garden mums raised in summer gardens are used in fall plantings. more...
Hosta Varieties of Mouse-Ear Plant Cultivars
Mouse-ear plant cultivars of miniature hosta varieties are popular in small space design gardening. Diminutive plantain lilies are easy to grow in themed landscapes. more...
Coleus Angel Wing Begonia and Sweet Potato Vine
Here is an annual plant combination for a container in a small front porch garden. Coleus, an angel wing begonia and a new lime green sweet potato vine is one idea. more...
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English Gardens and Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park
By: Susan Huebert
English gardens like the one in Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park are known for their rich medley of low bushes, bright flowers, ornamental leafy plants, and much more. more...
By: Michele Dane
Many plants have curative as well as harmful properties and were used by healers of long ago for beneficial ointments, love potions and at times instruments of revenge. more...
By: Rachel Campbell
A Spanish flower garden is made up of many types of flowers that result in colorful and attractive blooms. more...
Replicate the Lewis and Clark Expedition
By: Arlene Marturano
Rediscover the plants of the Lewis and Clark Expedition by trailblazing a historical expedition garden at home. more...
The New English Cottage Garden
By:
Lorraine Syratt
The cottage garden is experiencing a revival, but this time around, the planting beds are more defined. With mixed beds, useful plants are as important as the flowers. more...
The White Garden in Landscape Design
By:
Lorraine Syratt
The all-white garden is calming to the eyes. Its purity is beautiful in the landscape. White gardens are easily created in a small pocket of the garden or a long border. more...
Dark Flowers - the Blackest of Blooms
By: Carol Wallace
A true black flower absorbs all light rays and reflects nothing back. Only one bloom truly fits that bill. But many dark blossoms will work to create a dark garden. more...
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