Delighting In The Details
"Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, 'Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it.' I couldn't agree more," says James. "So do yourself a favor and take time to examine all the living things in your ... [... more]
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Transplanting
A. Assuming the plants are hardy in your area, yes. Remove the plant from its container, score the roots with a sharp knife to prevent girdling and to encourage new growth, place the plant in a hole roughly the size ... [... more]
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Bee Balm And A Revolution
This dilemma faced Bostonians in 1775, when they revolted against a sweetheart deal between the East India Company tea trade and the British crown. In protest, patriots chose the high road--they boycotted the tea. ... [... more]
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Perennial Stars
Paul brightens the shady areas of his garden next, first planting Brunnera 'Jack Frost'. Brunnera is a perennial that grows well in shade and produces sky-blue flowers. This particular variety is hardy to -25 degrees ... [... more]
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Russian Sage And Yarrow Are Battlefield Tough
Russian sage, for example, bears the dogged strength of those armies that defeated Hitler at Stalingrad during the brutal winter of 1942 to 43. This shrubby blue flowering Perovskia atriplicifolia is among the many ... [... more]
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Hosta Garden
A rare one called 'Niagara Falls' hasn't been propagated much yet. As to how it got its name, its leaves have a ruffled, pie-crusted edge and deeply imprinted veins in combination with a slightly drooping habit, ... [... more]
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In The Pinks
Dianthus is a genus of 300 species that includes two famous plants, sweet William and carnations. But it is a few humble species collectively known as "pinks" that capture hearts. There is evidence that the name ... [... more]
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Plant-Buying Tips
Try shopping during "off" hours--weekday mornings, for example--and cultivate relationships with nursery salespeople, as this can prove valuable in your quest for landscaping items. Low prices and healthy stock don't ... [... more]
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Oriental Poppies
If you're looking for a tall, flashy perennial, then Oriental poppies might just be the ticket. Striking in bloom, the flowers appear to float on top of their long stems, which can grow up to three feet tall. The ... [... more]
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Transplanting Perennials
A. It depends in part on what you're transplanting. Wait until early spring to transplant fall bloomers like asters and sedum. Plants that have begun to show signs of entering dormancy--browning foliage--can be moved ... [... more]
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Favorites In A Santa Fe Garden
'Coronation Gold' yarrow (Achillea x 'Coronation Gold'). A drought-tolerant perennial, yarrow comes in a range of colors from cream to yellow to pink. According to perennial plant guru Allan Armitage, 'Coronation ... [... more]
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Pruning Daylilies
A: In general you may trim away any browned and dead portions of perennials once frost has killed back the tops. On daylilies, as with many other perennials, this would certainly include old and dried up flowering ... [... more]
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