Spring Bulbs In Container Gardens
Plant bulbs in groups of at least three using the same colors for a dramatic effect. If planting tulips, remember that you can plant for early, midseason and late blooms. Plant the bulbs in individual holes. The planting depth depends on the size ... [... more]
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Agaves As Container Plants
Agave bracteosa can be grown in larger containers. Initially the plants will only be about a foot in height and across. As it matures, the rosette can be several feet wide. This plant is exceptional for it lacks spines on the tips of the foliage ... [... more]
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An Introduction To Succulents
One thing you can always say about succulents is that they know how to conserve water. They have dramatically reduced their leaf surface area in order to cut down on water loss (plants lose moisture through their leaf pores). At the same time, ... [... more]
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Easy Cacti For Beginners
The Epiphyllums or orchid cacti are almost foolproof. In the winter, they need frost-free cool temperatures. These epiphytic species are native to warm, humid areas of South America and Mexico. The spectacular blooms are produced in the warm ... [... more]
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Shady Container Gardening
Begonias come in an astounding variety of flower and leaf color and shapes. The common begonia is generally used as an annual, but will grow for a while in the house if it finds conditions to its liking. Generally, this means near a window that ... [... more]
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Hen And Chicks
Though the exact color may vary depending on the species or kind you choose, many that I see for sale are gray or blue. But, it can also be in a wide range of other colors, including black, red, purple, pink, orange, or yellow. Echeveria ... [... more]
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Succulent Container Gardens
For a really gorgeous container, combine different species and cultivars of the same kind of plant. An example would be the many cultivars of house leeks (Sempervivum spp.). The foliage may all be in the form of a rosette. The texture from one ... [... more]
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Beautify Problem Spots With Planters
Another approach that will help beautify an ugly wall or fence is using the "Vines of Summer" approach that Thomas Jefferson used at Monticello all the way back in 1812, when he planted white, scarlet, crimson, and purple flowering "Arbor ... [... more]
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