Articles related to "Cover Plants"

Pond algae can be fought in a number of ways, and the sooner you take steps to control algae, the better the chances will be that your pond stays clear all summer long.

After winter, ponds need some maintenance to get them started. Taking a few things into consideration while opening a pond will help ensure it stays healthy all season.

Sweet woodruff is a valuable herb in the garden. It's a perfect choice for those shady spots near trees and overhangs. It's also a natural insect repellent.

The soil under trees can be dry even with regular watering because the roots use the moisture quickly. See seven perennials that thrive in difficult shady conditions

Ground cover serves numerous purposes in the garden including erosion prevention, weed control, and general beautification.

Some plants look better naked. Those deciduous shrubs which display attractive, colourful bark can be used to create dramatic effects which enliven the garden in winter.

As trees mature in a Texas landscape, the shade underneath often does not support grass. A ground cover that is shade tolerant will add beauty and protect from erosion.

Large ornamental plants create the backdrop for garden landscapes and set off other plants and bulbs. Learn how to grow and care for flowering and garden shrubs.

Lily of the valley is a woodland plant that is native throughout the cool, temperate Northern Hemisphere. It's delicate white floral scent is a true herald of Spring.

How to plant a vegetable garden for food survival. Simple survival tip and information on global seed banks, Norwegian seed bank and Millennium Seed Bank.

Blue flowered ground covers offer another opportunity to add the color blue to your yard and flower garden.

Author Stephen Whitney offers a comprehensive look at the land from Southeastern Alaska to Northern California, through Oregon and Washington to Western Montana.

Australian marine biologist Dr Mark Norman offers primary school-aged students a glimpse at the amazing marine life of Antarctica and Australia.

Foliage plants play a big role in garden design. They offer contrasting leaf color and texture, and help to ground the colorful flowers in a mixed border.

Azaleas are popular garden shrubs. Azaleas are easy to grow and care for. They produce eye catching spring blooms and Azaleas can be deciduous or evergreen.

These hardy, evergreen perennials have become one of the most popular garden plants in recent years.

That last minute search for some red berried holly and glossy ivy could after this Christmas be a chore of the past. Simply grow your own and pick it fresh each year.

An investigation in which students conduct three mini-experiments to discover how water passes through a plant's roots, stems, and exits through a plant's leaves.

The "plant that ate the South" may actually turn out to be very useful in a number of ways.

Oenothera, the evening primrose, or sun-cup flower is a beautiful scented perennial that shines in the summer evening garden.

Landscape plants are expensive, and gardeners will do most anything to assure their plants survive. Placing and maintaining mulch around plant roots is cheap insurance.

Rhododendrons are shrubs for all seasons. Evergreen leaves in winter with multicolored blooms from early spring. Most types of gardens are enhanced by Rhododendrons.

Beans, like any other living thing can be bothered by disease. Below, is a closer look at typical diseases in the backyard vegetable garden.

Crocuses are native to Eurasia and North Africa, but at least 30 species have been widely cultivated. They have traditionally been associated with the arrival of spring.

Rotting stems, withering plants and yellow foliage are all signs of disease or nutrient deficiency in cabbage and other plants.

Design a perfect tiny fairy theme garden for flower fairies or flower faeries. Plant favorite fairy flowers, add the best fairy toys, treasures and trinkets.

The Japanese have developed their gardens into an art-form. Over time, westerners have borrowed these methods and expanded landscape possibilities.

The best, easy-to-care-for Florida gardens use plants native to Florida. Florida gardening is complicated due to sandy soil, a very wet rainy reason and very dry winter

White gardens are romantic, especially around sundown when the color seems to take on an ethereal glow. Flowers are transient - but white foliage is a three season treat

Ten simple ways to stop wild animals from digging, eating or stealing your newly planted tulips & crocus. Save your bulbs from hungry wildlife or destructive critters!

Early Fall frosts can decimate crops such as tomatoes and peppers. Use row covers to create a warm micro-climate.

Well-used ground covers are an invaluable garden design tool for reducing lawn mowing time and keeping your garden looking its best.

Several feet high, thorny, daunting to prepare, a protected variety of local cardoon nevertheless remains a Genevois 'must' - particularly with the Christmas turkey.