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Articles related to "Germander"
Genuine Germander Ancient cure or garden art? Learn more about the medicinal properties of this attractive member of the herb world! herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • germander
Spring Lawn Flowers A lawn in flower can be gorgeous as a garden. From a distance, dots of white and gold and blue-violet glow against the glossy green. lawn flowers • edible flowers • wild edibles • ground ivy • violet
Bold and Beautiful Herbs Mention foliage plants, and the things that usually come to mind are hostas and ferns. That's a shame. Many herbs have bold and beautiful foliage. foliage plants • hostas • ferns • flowerbeds • mixed borders
GARDENING ON THE EDGE Gardening on slopes can be a challenge. Often, it seems as if gardening books are written for flat areas. Here are some ideas based on my own experiences of gardening in hill country. hillside gardening • hillsides • sloping gardens • ground covers • herbs
Healing Herbs Herbs are a mainstay in landscapes. Often these are planted in decorative herb gardens. But they can also be featured in other garden areas, including perennial beds and borders. Traditionaly, a number of herbs have been used for healing. healing herbs • herbs • ginseng • diabetics • cinnamon
HERBS FOR GROUND COVERS When ground cover plants are needed choose herbs. They bring interesting textures, color, and fragrance to the landscape. ground covers • herbs as ground covers • stepping stones • chamomile • sue phillips
Ideas for Valentine's Day In 2004, consumers spent an average of $95 for Valentine's Day. Overall, this holiday accounts for 16% of annual flower purchases. Roses are the most common gift, but a number of herbs and other plants are very suitable. valentine's day • valentine's day gifts • herbs • standards • topiary
The Mint Family Of the culinary herbs, ten of these are the most commonly grown. For the most part, these tend to be members of the Mint family. Worldwide, there are around a hundred genera and some three thousand species within this family. culinary herbs • mint family • basil • lavender • mints
Leaves - Shape Part 1 When autumn's high color is past, leaves rain down upon my garden, signaling weeks of raking and vacuuming to remove them from drive, paths and evergreen perennials. Shoveling leaves into a leaf vac by hand offers ample opportunity for close examination. It's also not exactly taxing mentally; the mind tends to wander. Mine started wandering down the path of wondering just why leaves take different shapes. shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Beautiful Edgings! Wrap your garden up neatly Those front of the border plants can make or break your garden edging plants • edges • lamb's ear
Lavender-the Ideal Landscape Herb If you're looking for outstanding landscape plants, consider lavenders. They have many appealing qualities. lavender • cottage gardens • butterfly gardens • perennial beds • mixed borders
October Gardening In The Low Desert What to do on Oct. in the low desert garden. seeds • sources • vegetables • pests • herbs
Landscaping with Herbs Visualize your yard containing these functional and beautiful herb plants. Focus on plants you will use and that are beautiful to see in the landscape. herbal landscape • herbs • herb gardening • gardening • clark crouch
Planting the Cats: A Theme Garden A garden of cats - or a garden for the cats. Anyway - definitely gardens for cat-lovers. cat plants • catnip • catnip • cattails • cats-paw
SAGE-A VERSATILE LANDSCAPE PLANT Sage brings so much beauty to the landscape in terms of texture, color, and fragrance. This wonderful plant has earned its place in mixed borders, flower beds, foundation plantings, and edible landscapes. landscaping with herbs • garden sage • landscape plants • balloon flower • johnson's blue geranium
The No-Fail Herb Garden: Informal Recipe for Success Herb Gardening for Beginners: what to plant, where to plant it, how to plant it and what to do with it once you've grown it! herb garden • garden design
Hardy Euphorbias - Part 2 There's a hardy Euphorbia for just about every garden and every garden situation, from dry and sunny with sharp drainage to cool, shady places. There's even at least one that prefers damp soil. They range from short, sprawling plants to shrub substitutes reaching several feet tall and wide. Many are evergreen, lighting up the garden even in winter. There are lots of photos, so please be patient while the page loads for you. euphorbias • hardy • euphorbiaceae • hardy euphorbia • euphorbia myrsinites
Early Weeds - Part 3 As gardeners, we spend more time handling weeds than we do the plants we grow on purpose. One of the reasons plants are considered "weeds" is that they are incredibly successful at the task of survival. Here are some more weeds that survive all too well in my USDA zone 7 garden. There are lots of pix, so please be patient while the page loads. shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Planting for Primates Plants that are safe for primates and suggestions on where to obtail further information for landscaping using edible plants. primate • monkey • permaculture • edible plants |
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