Articles related to "Foliage Plants"
Plants for Dramatic Containers
Putting together a seasonal container planting full of color and excitement means combining plants with contrasting growth habit, color and foliage texture.
container plants • perennials for containers • annuals for containers • foliage plants • flowering plants
Putting together a seasonal container planting full of color and excitement means combining plants with contrasting growth habit, color and foliage texture.
container plants • perennials for containers • annuals for containers • foliage plants • flowering plants
Bold Textured Foliage Plants
One of the easiest ways to create dramatic looking containers is to contrast fine and broad textures in your plant selections. Here are plants with large, broad leaves.
bold foliage • broad foliage • foliage plants • large leaved plants • bergenia cordifolia
One of the easiest ways to create dramatic looking containers is to contrast fine and broad textures in your plant selections. Here are plants with large, broad leaves.
bold foliage • broad foliage • foliage plants • large leaved plants • bergenia cordifolia
Edible Vegetables with Red and Maroon Foliage
Gardeners do not have to sacrifice colorful landscapes to stretch their family's food budget. These edible vegetable plants all have brightly colored foliage.
edible landscaping • foliage plants • red leaves • vegetable plants • beets
Gardeners do not have to sacrifice colorful landscapes to stretch their family's food budget. These edible vegetable plants all have brightly colored foliage.
edible landscaping • foliage plants • red leaves • vegetable plants • beets
Made in the Shade
If your patio or deck is sheltered and shady, there are a surprising number of plants with colorful flowers and foliage that thrive in shade.
shade • shade plants • foliage • plants for shade • hydrangea
If your patio or deck is sheltered and shady, there are a surprising number of plants with colorful flowers and foliage that thrive in shade.
shade • shade plants • foliage • plants for shade • hydrangea
Parsley-An Ideal Foliage Plant
When it comes time to choose plants for container gardens, and mixed borders, consider parsley. This herb is very versatile in the landscape.
parsley • italian flat leaf parsley • turnip-rooted parsley • hamburg parsley • black swallowtail butterfly
When it comes time to choose plants for container gardens, and mixed borders, consider parsley. This herb is very versatile in the landscape.
parsley • italian flat leaf parsley • turnip-rooted parsley • hamburg parsley • black swallowtail butterfly
The Color Purple
Purple - think of it as basic black for the garden.
foliage • plants • garden • design • colour combinations
Purple - think of it as basic black for the garden.
foliage • plants • garden • design • colour combinations
Yellow-Foliage Plants Echo Color of the Year
Yellow-foliage evergreen plants are attention-getters and liven up winter landscape gardens. They mimic sunshine and echo PANTONE® 2009 Color of the Year 14-0848 "Mimosa"
landscape garden trees shrubs • winter landscape garden • pantone® 2009 color of the year • yellow foliage • evergreen trees shrubs
Yellow-foliage evergreen plants are attention-getters and liven up winter landscape gardens. They mimic sunshine and echo PANTONE® 2009 Color of the Year 14-0848 "Mimosa"
landscape garden trees shrubs • winter landscape garden • pantone® 2009 color of the year • yellow foliage • evergreen trees shrubs
Trailing Plants for Suspended Flower Gardens
Trailing plants add vertical interest and movement to window boxes and hanging planters. These cascading plant ideas are useful in filling out a hanging flower garden.
what are trailing plants • plants for window boxes • ideas for hanging planters • cascading plants for flower gardens • hanging flower gardens
Trailing plants add vertical interest and movement to window boxes and hanging planters. These cascading plant ideas are useful in filling out a hanging flower garden.
what are trailing plants • plants for window boxes • ideas for hanging planters • cascading plants for flower gardens • hanging flower gardens
Adapting the Garden to the Gardener
Gardening is a process - things keep changing. Life is also a process and we also keep changing. Sometimes we find that we can't keep up with things the way we used to. But that doesn't mean giving up on the garden. Instead, we need to find ways to make adjustments that let us keep on enjoying our favorite activity, allows us to keep on learning and adapting. Adapting garden to gardener is also a process and it can be educational as well as enjoyable.
bulbs • naturalizing • daffodils • tulips • mulch
Gardening is a process - things keep changing. Life is also a process and we also keep changing. Sometimes we find that we can't keep up with things the way we used to. But that doesn't mean giving up on the garden. Instead, we need to find ways to make adjustments that let us keep on enjoying our favorite activity, allows us to keep on learning and adapting. Adapting garden to gardener is also a process and it can be educational as well as enjoyable.
bulbs • naturalizing • daffodils • tulips • mulch
Caladium Bulb Plant Profile
Caladiums are one of the most popular foliage plants for adding color to shade gardens. See how to grow favorite caladium bulbs in your garden.
caladium plants • tropical bulbs • tender perennials • annuals • shade plants
Caladiums are one of the most popular foliage plants for adding color to shade gardens. See how to grow favorite caladium bulbs in your garden.
caladium plants • tropical bulbs • tender perennials • annuals • shade plants
How to Grow Coleus Plant Profile
Coleus is usually an annual plant grown for the colorful leaves and is a favorite edging or container plant. Many varieties of coleus are available.
plant profile • coleus • foliage plants • shade plants • variegated leaves
Coleus is usually an annual plant grown for the colorful leaves and is a favorite edging or container plant. Many varieties of coleus are available.
plant profile • coleus • foliage plants • shade plants • variegated leaves
Planting Gold in the Garden
Many gardeners have discovered that using gold foliage in the landscape is an easy way to add color without depending on flowers.
plants with gold foliage • yellow foliage plants • shrubs • perennials • grasses
Many gardeners have discovered that using gold foliage in the landscape is an easy way to add color without depending on flowers.
plants with gold foliage • yellow foliage plants • shrubs • perennials • grasses
Plants for Moonlight Night Gardens
The stunning, delicate beauty of a moon or night time garden is unique and timeless. Learn how to select plants for a moonlight garden and design your garden.
moonlight garden plants • night time gardens • white flowers • fuzzy foliage • textured foliage plants
The stunning, delicate beauty of a moon or night time garden is unique and timeless. Learn how to select plants for a moonlight garden and design your garden.
moonlight garden plants • night time gardens • white flowers • fuzzy foliage • textured foliage plants
Plants with Silver or Gray Leaves
Silver foliage can be used to create harmony amidst competing colors, and to create a soft, romantic look in the garden.
plants with silver foliage • plants with grey foliage • plants with gray foliage • perennials with silver foliage • annuals with silver foliage
Silver foliage can be used to create harmony amidst competing colors, and to create a soft, romantic look in the garden.
plants with silver foliage • plants with grey foliage • plants with gray foliage • perennials with silver foliage • annuals with silver foliage
Shrubs in Garden Designs
There's a broad cast of shrubs homeowners can use in designing their gardens and planting beds. What are these shrub types, and how can they best be utilized?
shrub types • garden designs • evergreen shrubs • evergreen plants • deciduous shrubs
There's a broad cast of shrubs homeowners can use in designing their gardens and planting beds. What are these shrub types, and how can they best be utilized?
shrub types • garden designs • evergreen shrubs • evergreen plants • deciduous shrubs
Managing Pain the Natural Way
Nature has its own way of easing our aches and pains, whether they be physical or emotional. The best solution seems to be a room with a view of nature. Here's a brief look at some of the latest research dealing with managing pain the natural way.
hippocrates • washington state university • virginia lohr • caroline pearson-mims • johns hopkins university school of medicine
Nature has its own way of easing our aches and pains, whether they be physical or emotional. The best solution seems to be a room with a view of nature. Here's a brief look at some of the latest research dealing with managing pain the natural way.
hippocrates • washington state university • virginia lohr • caroline pearson-mims • johns hopkins university school of medicine
Best Coleus Varieties and Cultivars to Plant
Plant breeders love to create new, brightly colored varieties of Coleus plants for container gardeners or home landscaping. These are some of the most popular choices.
coleus • foliage plants • shade plants • container plants • propagating coleus
Plant breeders love to create new, brightly colored varieties of Coleus plants for container gardeners or home landscaping. These are some of the most popular choices.
coleus • foliage plants • shade plants • container plants • propagating coleus
Chelsea Flower Show
A report and photos on Chelsea Flower Show 1999
chelsea flower show • garden design • nurseries • hostas • alpine plants
A report and photos on Chelsea Flower Show 1999
chelsea flower show • garden design • nurseries • hostas • alpine plants
Evergreen Plants in Winter Gardens
Learn some guidelines for using evergreens in the garden to provide winter interest. Look at the types of evergreens available, and variety of uses for your landscape.
winter evergreens • winter evergreen plants • evergreens in the landscape • eastern red cedar • juniperus virginiana
Learn some guidelines for using evergreens in the garden to provide winter interest. Look at the types of evergreens available, and variety of uses for your landscape.
winter evergreens • winter evergreen plants • evergreens in the landscape • eastern red cedar • juniperus virginiana
Hosta Plant Profile
Hostas are popular shade perennials because of their lovely form, foliage and colors. See how to care for hostas, use them in the garden and select popular choices.
plant profiles • hosta plants • perennial hostas • shade plants • foliage plants
Hostas are popular shade perennials because of their lovely form, foliage and colors. See how to care for hostas, use them in the garden and select popular choices.
plant profiles • hosta plants • perennial hostas • shade plants • foliage plants
Hostas For Flower Gardens
Hostas add leaf structure, bloom fragrance and plant contrast to flower gardens. A guide to planting and caring for plantain lilies will ensure successful hosta gardens.
how to grow hostas • planting hostas • caring for hostas • hostas in flower gardens • what are plantain lilies
Hostas add leaf structure, bloom fragrance and plant contrast to flower gardens. A guide to planting and caring for plantain lilies will ensure successful hosta gardens.
how to grow hostas • planting hostas • caring for hostas • hostas in flower gardens • what are plantain lilies
Houseplants and Humans
Indoor air in winter can be as dry as the desert. Find ways to humidify the atmosphere for the benefit of both houseplants and humans.
houseplants and humans • humidifying indoor air in winter • native habitat of houseplants is tropical • add humidity to interior atmosphere • grouping foliage plants together
Indoor air in winter can be as dry as the desert. Find ways to humidify the atmosphere for the benefit of both houseplants and humans.
houseplants and humans • humidifying indoor air in winter • native habitat of houseplants is tropical • add humidity to interior atmosphere • grouping foliage plants together
How to Grow Polemonium Plant Profile
Shade loving, bright flowering and extremely winter hardy, Jacob's ladder is an excellent choice for a wide variety of gardens and landscapes.
plant profile • polemonium • jacob's ladder • greek valerian • winter hardy
Shade loving, bright flowering and extremely winter hardy, Jacob's ladder is an excellent choice for a wide variety of gardens and landscapes.
plant profile • polemonium • jacob's ladder • greek valerian • winter hardy
National Garden Bureau Market Trends
Over the past five years there has been a huge increase in sales of berries, herbs, water garden features, containers, bulbs and houseplants. This growing trend is expected to continue according to Bruce Butterfield, Research Director at the National Garden Bureau.
national garden bureau • trends • gardening • container gardening • herbs
Over the past five years there has been a huge increase in sales of berries, herbs, water garden features, containers, bulbs and houseplants. This growing trend is expected to continue according to Bruce Butterfield, Research Director at the National Garden Bureau.
national garden bureau • trends • gardening • container gardening • herbs
Plant Profile Online Encyclopedia
An alphabetical listing of all the plant profiles covering flowering plants, garden shrubs, ornamental trees and more. An online plant encyclopedia with growing details.
plant profiles • gardening encyclopedia • online landscape plants • growing guides • perennials
An alphabetical listing of all the plant profiles covering flowering plants, garden shrubs, ornamental trees and more. An online plant encyclopedia with growing details.
plant profiles • gardening encyclopedia • online landscape plants • growing guides • perennials
Planting Plan for a Shady Border
A wide variety of plants can be grown in a shady area. This planting plan provides all-year interest in a north-facing border.
shade • planting plan • garden design • north-facing • north
A wide variety of plants can be grown in a shady area. This planting plan provides all-year interest in a north-facing border.
shade • planting plan • garden design • north-facing • north
Plants with Fine-Textured Foliage
Often when combining plants to create dramatic containers you want to select plants with contrasting foliage type and color. Choose some fine cut foliage plants.
container plants • fine cut foliage • foliage plants • rosemary • lobelia
Often when combining plants to create dramatic containers you want to select plants with contrasting foliage type and color. Choose some fine cut foliage plants.
container plants • fine cut foliage • foliage plants • rosemary • lobelia
Summer Blooming Perennial Plants
Summer is the season when perennial plants take center stage with bright, long lasting flowers that stand up to the summertime heat. See eight perennial garden favorites!
summer perennials • perennial plants • summer blooms • summer flowers • perennials
Summer is the season when perennial plants take center stage with bright, long lasting flowers that stand up to the summertime heat. See eight perennial garden favorites!
summer perennials • perennial plants • summer blooms • summer flowers • perennials
Vita Sackville-West
Vita Sackville-West (1892 - 1962), always wanted to be a great poet, but today she is remembered as a great gardener and garden writer.
vita sackville-west • harold nicolson • sissinghurst castle
Vita Sackville-West (1892 - 1962), always wanted to be a great poet, but today she is remembered as a great gardener and garden writer.
vita sackville-west • harold nicolson • sissinghurst castle
Wormwood (Artemisia) Plant Profile
Aromatic foliage, historical herbal uses and attractive silver foliage are all part of the lovely package wormwood plants bring to the garden and landscape.
artemisia plants • growing wormwood • herbacious perennials • silver foliage • aromatic foliage
Aromatic foliage, historical herbal uses and attractive silver foliage are all part of the lovely package wormwood plants bring to the garden and landscape.
artemisia plants • growing wormwood • herbacious perennials • silver foliage • aromatic foliage
Low Maintenance Garden Plants
Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!
foundation plants • low fuss plants • easy to care for plants • low maintenance plants • foundation plantings
Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!
foundation plants • low fuss plants • easy to care for plants • low maintenance plants • foundation plantings
Some Herbs with Attractive Foliage
With good landscape designs, we don't have to depend upon flowers alone for visual interest. By making full use of herbs with attractive foliage, our gardens can remain interesting without suffering from the summer doldrums.
summer doldrums • herbs • landscape designs • lavender cotton • tircolor sage
With good landscape designs, we don't have to depend upon flowers alone for visual interest. By making full use of herbs with attractive foliage, our gardens can remain interesting without suffering from the summer doldrums.
summer doldrums • herbs • landscape designs • lavender cotton • tircolor sage
Colored Evergreen Shrubs
Not all evergreen plants have green leaves. Here is a selection of broadleaf evergreen shrubs with red, purple, silver or other colored foliage.
evergreen shrubs • winter interest • evergreens • shrubs • colored foliage
Not all evergreen plants have green leaves. Here is a selection of broadleaf evergreen shrubs with red, purple, silver or other colored foliage.
evergreen shrubs • winter interest • evergreens • shrubs • colored foliage
Saving Plant Seeds
Helpful advice for the begining seed saver on which plants to start with and how best to harvest, prepare and save the seeds.
gardening seeds • how to grow seeds • garden seeds • bamboo seeds • growing seeds
Helpful advice for the begining seed saver on which plants to start with and how best to harvest, prepare and save the seeds.
gardening seeds • how to grow seeds • garden seeds • bamboo seeds • growing seeds
Spring Blooming Perennials
Many perennial plants are just breaking dormancy in the spring and won't be blooming until summer or fall. These great plants however add spring color with early flowers.
spring blooming plants • perennial plants • spring flowers • early perennials • polemonium
Many perennial plants are just breaking dormancy in the spring and won't be blooming until summer or fall. These great plants however add spring color with early flowers.
spring blooming plants • perennial plants • spring flowers • early perennials • polemonium
Finding Fall
Find simple ways to make your home feel ready for autumn.
autumn • fall • light • pumpkins • candles
Find simple ways to make your home feel ready for autumn.
autumn • fall • light • pumpkins • candles
Indoor Geraniums-Part 3: Mint-Scented Pelargoniums
Scented Pelargoniums - Part 3
scented geraniums • scented pelargoniums • mint
Scented Pelargoniums - Part 3
scented geraniums • scented pelargoniums • mint
Spring is a Dud so Far - but Here's Cheer!
Spring began in a flurry of snow and a spate of dropping temperatures. Still, out in the garden there was color and cheer that gives us hope.
Spring began in a flurry of snow and a spate of dropping temperatures. Still, out in the garden there was color and cheer that gives us hope.
5 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can put a damper on any outdoor activity. Instead of being sent indoors, enjoy your garden even more by growing plants that will actually repel mosquitoes.
plants that keep mosquitoes away • how to keep mosquitoes away • how to keep mosquitoes away from the garden • mosquito repellent plants • mosquitoe repellents
Mosquitoes can put a damper on any outdoor activity. Instead of being sent indoors, enjoy your garden even more by growing plants that will actually repel mosquitoes.
plants that keep mosquitoes away • how to keep mosquitoes away • how to keep mosquitoes away from the garden • mosquito repellent plants • mosquitoe repellents
Annual Plants for Border Edges
Border edgings are important for blending the garden bed with the outside landscaping. See annual plants that provide color for garden border edges.
annual plants • garden borders • edging plants • french marigold • creeping zinnia
Border edgings are important for blending the garden bed with the outside landscaping. See annual plants that provide color for garden border edges.
annual plants • garden borders • edging plants • french marigold • creeping zinnia
Another Mashed Marigold for Mom, A Plea for Cutting Gardens for Kids
Children love having a cutting garden where they can put together surprise bouquets for Mom and other loved ones at whim. Moms love bouquets and Cutting Gardens allow kids the opportunity to pick flowers for mom or themselves. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a>
mother's day • cutting gardens • children's gardens • bouquets • perennials
Children love having a cutting garden where they can put together surprise bouquets for Mom and other loved ones at whim. Moms love bouquets and Cutting Gardens allow kids the opportunity to pick flowers for mom or themselves. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a>
mother's day • cutting gardens • children's gardens • bouquets • perennials
Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia Reginae) -- very slow to produce flowers, but well worth the wait.
houseplants • plants • flowers • bird of paradise
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia Reginae) -- very slow to produce flowers, but well worth the wait.
houseplants • plants • flowers • bird of paradise
Colorful Containers
There is never a bad time to fill a container with colorful plants to give the garden a fresh look. Today's article is full of ideas and tips for Colorful Containers.
container gardening • colorful annuals and foliage • gardening for elderly • handicapped gardening • water garden container
There is never a bad time to fill a container with colorful plants to give the garden a fresh look. Today's article is full of ideas and tips for Colorful Containers.
container gardening • colorful annuals and foliage • gardening for elderly • handicapped gardening • water garden container
Flowers for Summer Color
Plant these summer flowers to keep your garden looking fresh and blooming all season: choose from annuals, perennials, shrubs, bulbs, vines and tropical plants.
flowers for summer garden • summer blooming flowers • summer perennials • summer annuals • plants bloom in summer
Plant these summer flowers to keep your garden looking fresh and blooming all season: choose from annuals, perennials, shrubs, bulbs, vines and tropical plants.
flowers for summer garden • summer blooming flowers • summer perennials • summer annuals • plants bloom in summer
Gardening ideas: from Philadelphia to southern Ontario
The gardeners of Philadelphia have a lot in common with the gardeners of southern Ontario. On a recent trip, I visited private and public gardens of Philadelphia and came away with ten great gardening ideas that we can do in Ontario.
gardening • gardens • "lorraine flanigan" • philadelphia • trends
The gardeners of Philadelphia have a lot in common with the gardeners of southern Ontario. On a recent trip, I visited private and public gardens of Philadelphia and came away with ten great gardening ideas that we can do in Ontario.
gardening • gardens • "lorraine flanigan" • philadelphia • trends
Grow a Garden On Your Windowsill
Being an urban gardener doesn't mean you can't have a lush garden. With an accommodating windowsill and the right containers, you can grow a wide variety of plants!
urban gardening • gardening in small spaces • container gardening • indoor gardening • growing herbs indoors
Being an urban gardener doesn't mean you can't have a lush garden. With an accommodating windowsill and the right containers, you can grow a wide variety of plants!
urban gardening • gardening in small spaces • container gardening • indoor gardening • growing herbs indoors
Houseplant Lighting Guide
All plants need light to survive, but different plants need different levels of light. Here's a quick guide to determining the light levels in your home.
houseplants • light levels • direct sun • plants for low light • shade plants
All plants need light to survive, but different plants need different levels of light. Here's a quick guide to determining the light levels in your home.
houseplants • light levels • direct sun • plants for low light • shade plants
How to Get a Peace Lily to Bloom
A common problem faced by many Peace Lily growers is that it won't bloom. With just a few simple adjustments, you can have a Peace Lily blooming in a few weeks.
how to get a peace lily to blooms • why won't my peace lily bloom? • how to make a peace lily blooms • get a peace lily to bloom • getting peace lilies to bloom
A common problem faced by many Peace Lily growers is that it won't bloom. With just a few simple adjustments, you can have a Peace Lily blooming in a few weeks.
how to get a peace lily to blooms • why won't my peace lily bloom? • how to make a peace lily blooms • get a peace lily to bloom • getting peace lilies to bloom
Online Nurseries 2000 - Specialty Perennials
Specialty Perennials is a small nursery with a wide range of plants for our gardens. Their list of plants will be especially suited for you northern gardeners. Of course, most will do well in warmer climates, too.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Specialty Perennials is a small nursery with a wide range of plants for our gardens. Their list of plants will be especially suited for you northern gardeners. Of course, most will do well in warmer climates, too.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Plants That Earn Their Keep
Flowering and foliage houseplants are great, but why not try growing a few vegetables or fruit to brighten your home?
houseplants • container • vegetables • fruit • herbs
Flowering and foliage houseplants are great, but why not try growing a few vegetables or fruit to brighten your home?
houseplants • container • vegetables • fruit • herbs
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