Articles related to "Hedera Helix"
Even More Galloping Ground Covers
"The first year it sleeps, the next year it creeps and then it leaps." I may not have quoted this saying accurately, but it is exactly what ivy does when planted in the garden.
ivies • hedera helix • hedera canariensis • hedera colchica • algerian ivy
"The first year it sleeps, the next year it creeps and then it leaps." I may not have quoted this saying accurately, but it is exactly what ivy does when planted in the garden.
ivies • hedera helix • hedera canariensis • hedera colchica • algerian ivy
Vines - Part 5 - Ivy
A lot of plants are called "ivy", but only those belonging to the genus Hedera are really ivy. Most of us know ivy as a rather rampant and somewhat boring evergreen ground or building cover, but once you discover the shapes, forms and colors of ivy, be warned, it can become addictive. As a vine for shade, it is unsurpassed. I have lots of photos for you, so the page may be slow to load.
ivy • ivies • hedera • ground cover • vines
A lot of plants are called "ivy", but only those belonging to the genus Hedera are really ivy. Most of us know ivy as a rather rampant and somewhat boring evergreen ground or building cover, but once you discover the shapes, forms and colors of ivy, be warned, it can become addictive. As a vine for shade, it is unsurpassed. I have lots of photos for you, so the page may be slow to load.
ivy • ivies • hedera • ground cover • vines
Planting Under Trees - Part 11
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part - 11 - The West Border
maple • acer • cornus florida • oak • quercus
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part - 11 - The West Border
maple • acer • cornus florida • oak • quercus
Vines Part 6 - More Ivy Plus
Ivy is an remarkably variable plant. Leaf size, shape and coloration differ tremendously among cultivars, most of which have been found as mutations rather than having been bred on purpose. Not only do cultivars vary, individual plants, depending on their level of maturity, can have leaves that bear almost no resemblance to others growing a few inches away. There are also other vines I grow or want to grow plus a lot of photos and images in this article, so please be patient while it loads.
ivies • hedera • hedera helix • vines • mature ivy
Ivy is an remarkably variable plant. Leaf size, shape and coloration differ tremendously among cultivars, most of which have been found as mutations rather than having been bred on purpose. Not only do cultivars vary, individual plants, depending on their level of maturity, can have leaves that bear almost no resemblance to others growing a few inches away. There are also other vines I grow or want to grow plus a lot of photos and images in this article, so please be patient while it loads.
ivies • hedera • hedera helix • vines • mature ivy
Invasive Plants
Many plants in use by gardeners can be considered 'invasive species'. The term invasive describes the ability of these plants to spread rapidly and become dominant over native species. This article identifies some of the more common invasive plants used by gardeners and suggest native alternatives.
non-native plants • invasive plants • native plants
Many plants in use by gardeners can be considered 'invasive species'. The term invasive describes the ability of these plants to spread rapidly and become dominant over native species. This article identifies some of the more common invasive plants used by gardeners and suggest native alternatives.
non-native plants • invasive plants • native plants
The White Garden in Shade
A shaded white garden or moon garden can be the most magical of all: sharp contrasts of white flowers and silvery foliage against deep shadows and dark corners. Oooh!
white garden • moon garden • shade • shady • shaded garden
A shaded white garden or moon garden can be the most magical of all: sharp contrasts of white flowers and silvery foliage against deep shadows and dark corners. Oooh!
white garden • moon garden • shade • shady • shaded garden
Victorian Christmas Traditions
The Victorians began the Christmas traditions of a Christmas tree and a kissing ball; the use of Winter berries, such as Holly, were also popular Victorian traditions.
victorian christmas traditions • victorian kissing ball • victorian christmas tree • victorian use of holly ivy and mistletoe at christ • victorian use of winter berries
The Victorians began the Christmas traditions of a Christmas tree and a kissing ball; the use of Winter berries, such as Holly, were also popular Victorian traditions.
victorian christmas traditions • victorian kissing ball • victorian christmas tree • victorian use of holly ivy and mistletoe at christ • victorian use of winter berries
Create Blooming Winter Gardens
Use Weeping Winter Jasmine, Clematis, Honeysuckle and other climbing plants to color winter gardens. Vigorous climbing plants can be used for cover of unsightly walls.
winter gardens • winter flowers • climbing plants • blooming winter gardens • clematis
Use Weeping Winter Jasmine, Clematis, Honeysuckle and other climbing plants to color winter gardens. Vigorous climbing plants can be used for cover of unsightly walls.
winter gardens • winter flowers • climbing plants • blooming winter gardens • clematis
Going Native - Plants for the Rural Garden
The use of native plants can help to integrate a rural garden with the surrounding countryside.
native plants • native flora • country gardens • rural gardens • cottage gardens
The use of native plants can help to integrate a rural garden with the surrounding countryside.
native plants • native flora • country gardens • rural gardens • cottage gardens
Groundcover, Wallcover, Eye-sore cover -- and Bonsai!
From groundcover to bonsai, the versatile ivy offers a variety of options for the wildscaper
ivy • plant • garden • wildscape • wildscaping
From groundcover to bonsai, the versatile ivy offers a variety of options for the wildscaper
ivy • plant • garden • wildscape • wildscaping
Hanging Basket Plant Ideas
Choosing the perfect hanging basket plant is clearly up to the consumer who will be viewing the handing basket. Some good choices are listed for hanging baskets.
hanging baskets • plants for hanging baskets • english ivy • carolina yellow jasmine • confederate jasmine
Choosing the perfect hanging basket plant is clearly up to the consumer who will be viewing the handing basket. Some good choices are listed for hanging baskets.
hanging baskets • plants for hanging baskets • english ivy • carolina yellow jasmine • confederate jasmine
Plants For Summer Container Combinations
Here are some of my favorite annuals for summer - Check them out and recommend your favorites!
window box • annual • flower • sun • tickseed
Here are some of my favorite annuals for summer - Check them out and recommend your favorites!
window box • annual • flower • sun • tickseed
The Best Trees and Shrubs for Fruits or Berries
Berried plants are one of the glories of the garden in autumn and winter. At a time of year when flowers are in short supply many woody plants display attractive fruits.
the best trees and shrubs for fruits and berries • the pick of the top autumn and winter fruiting woo • a selection of the best shrubs for autumn/winter b • some of the best trees which bear fruit in autumn • berried plants
Berried plants are one of the glories of the garden in autumn and winter. At a time of year when flowers are in short supply many woody plants display attractive fruits.
the best trees and shrubs for fruits and berries • the pick of the top autumn and winter fruiting woo • a selection of the best shrubs for autumn/winter b • some of the best trees which bear fruit in autumn • berried plants
Best Indoor Tropical Plants for Clean Indoor Air
Indoor tropical plants have been found to improve the causes of Sick Building Syndrome. Here is a list of houseplants to clean indoor air and tips on how to grow them.
indoor tropical plants • best houseplants • how to clean indoor air • sick building syndrome causes • how to grow houseplants
Indoor tropical plants have been found to improve the causes of Sick Building Syndrome. Here is a list of houseplants to clean indoor air and tips on how to grow them.
indoor tropical plants • best houseplants • how to clean indoor air • sick building syndrome causes • how to grow houseplants
Growing Houseplants is Essential to Your Health!
This is the beginning of a series on houseplants that help improve indoor air quality.
indoor air quality • horticulture therapy • houseplants • sick building syndrome
This is the beginning of a series on houseplants that help improve indoor air quality.
indoor air quality • horticulture therapy • houseplants • sick building syndrome
Hanging Houseplants
Most of us have a hanging planter or two outside to add beauty to our porches and patios. Here are some plants, like Pothos and Ivy, hat do the same, only indoors!
hanging plants for indoors • houseplants • pothos • ivy • spider plant
Most of us have a hanging planter or two outside to add beauty to our porches and patios. Here are some plants, like Pothos and Ivy, hat do the same, only indoors!
hanging plants for indoors • houseplants • pothos • ivy • spider plant
How to Decorate with Hanging Plants
Most of us have a hanging planter or two outside to add beauty to our porches and patios. Hanging plants can also enhance interior décor as well!
houseplants • hanging plants • philodendron • pothos • spider plants
Most of us have a hanging planter or two outside to add beauty to our porches and patios. Hanging plants can also enhance interior décor as well!
houseplants • hanging plants • philodendron • pothos • spider plants
Office Plants Promote Good Health
Learn which indoor plants clean home and office air, promote good health, and prevent sick building syndrome.
office plants clean air • office plants • office plant • plants for office • office plant displays
Learn which indoor plants clean home and office air, promote good health, and prevent sick building syndrome.
office plants clean air • office plants • office plant • plants for office • office plant displays
Poisonous Houseplants
Toxic houseplants can be dangerous to pets and young children; discover which varieties are toxic and keep them out of reach.
poisonous houseplants • toxic houseplants • poison houseplants • pet houseplants • houseplants poisonous to pets
Toxic houseplants can be dangerous to pets and young children; discover which varieties are toxic and keep them out of reach.
poisonous houseplants • toxic houseplants • poison houseplants • pet houseplants • houseplants poisonous to pets
Terrariums? Holy Seventies Batman!
Terrariums make great Christmas gifts. They're easy to make and easy to care for.
terrariums • "wardian cases" • terrarium plants • desert terrarium • carnivorous plants
Terrariums make great Christmas gifts. They're easy to make and easy to care for.
terrariums • "wardian cases" • terrarium plants • desert terrarium • carnivorous plants
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
Vines in Trees
Some vines in trees work well with the tree, but some invade the tree's canopy and eventually kill the tree.
vines • vines in trees • kudzu • ivy • hydrangea vine
Some vines in trees work well with the tree, but some invade the tree's canopy and eventually kill the tree.
vines • vines in trees • kudzu • ivy • hydrangea vine
Are Carrots for the Chop?
The latest research suggests we should spare the knife and save the carrot if we want to benefit from everything this root vegetable has to offer.
chopping carrots • cooking carrots • loss of nutrients during cooking • carotenoids • beta carotene
The latest research suggests we should spare the knife and save the carrot if we want to benefit from everything this root vegetable has to offer.
chopping carrots • cooking carrots • loss of nutrients during cooking • carotenoids • beta carotene
Friendly Plants for an Unfriendly Winter
Warm-coloured plants for winter
planning • evergreens • winter • garden • colours
Warm-coloured plants for winter
planning • evergreens • winter • garden • colours
Garden Shrubs to Grow as Shade Plants
It can be difficult to find good plants for shaded areas in your garden design, but many attractive evergreen and flowering shrubs will grow well in a shady garden.
garden shrubs • grow as shade plants • evergreen and flowering shrubs • shrubs for shaded areas • good plants for shaded areas
It can be difficult to find good plants for shaded areas in your garden design, but many attractive evergreen and flowering shrubs will grow well in a shady garden.
garden shrubs • grow as shade plants • evergreen and flowering shrubs • shrubs for shaded areas • good plants for shaded areas
Grow and Control English Ivy
English ivy is a popular landscape plant but take precautions to keep this non-native, invasive plant pruned and away from trees.
english ivy • invasive • control • prune • trees
English ivy is a popular landscape plant but take precautions to keep this non-native, invasive plant pruned and away from trees.
english ivy • invasive • control • prune • trees
Web of Life
Wildlife in the garden. How to attract wildlife into the garden, be it a tiny plot or a large estate. Having wildlife within the garden contributes so much to many gardens.
gardens • gardening • animals • fauna • butterflies
Wildlife in the garden. How to attract wildlife into the garden, be it a tiny plot or a large estate. Having wildlife within the garden contributes so much to many gardens.
gardens • gardening • animals • fauna • butterflies
Deck the Halls..but Don't Stop There!
Ivy is much loved for its ability to add charm to a building or atmosphere to a garden wall, not to mention cover unsightly areas with gorgeous foliage in rapid time. But not many know what a useful medicinal herb this plant can be. Read on....
ivy • english ivy • common ivy • herb • herbalism
Ivy is much loved for its ability to add charm to a building or atmosphere to a garden wall, not to mention cover unsightly areas with gorgeous foliage in rapid time. But not many know what a useful medicinal herb this plant can be. Read on....
ivy • english ivy • common ivy • herb • herbalism
Walnut Trees and Soil Toxicity
Black Walnut trees exude a toxin that can make growing plants underneath them difficult. Learn what plants will in this article.
walnut • soil • toxic • juglans • nigra
Black Walnut trees exude a toxin that can make growing plants underneath them difficult. Learn what plants will in this article.
walnut • soil • toxic • juglans • nigra
Color for the Winter Garden - Part 1: Groundcovers.
On those days when the snow melts and we can see through to the ground, wouldn't it be nice to see something besides brown dirt? And better still - as nice a color as green is - wouldn't it be even nicer to see colors? Plants that are anything but green? Read all about them - in this first of a series of articles about color in the winter garden.
On those days when the snow melts and we can see through to the ground, wouldn't it be nice to see something besides brown dirt? And better still - as nice a color as green is - wouldn't it be even nicer to see colors? Plants that are anything but green? Read all about them - in this first of a series of articles about color in the winter garden.
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
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
Planting Under Trees - Part 3
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part 3 - Tough Groundcovers
groundcover • planting under trees
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part 3 - Tough Groundcovers
groundcover • planting under trees
Planting Under Trees - Part 7
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part 7 - Mostly Natives
native shade plants
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part 7 - Mostly Natives
native shade plants
Vines - Part 2
Vines come in all sorts of types, sizes and vigor. There are annual vines that you plant each year from seed and woody vines, some of whom make a statement all year around. Some vines have Attila The Hun tendencies and will take over the world (or at least your patch of it) if not watched and some require no end of coaxing to keep alive and flourishing. Some vines do very well in shade; some require sun to thrive and some will grow in shade, but not flower well. The variety is almost endless; here are a few more that you may know and grow or that may tempt you.
vines • vine • woody vine • hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris • climbing hydrangea
Vines come in all sorts of types, sizes and vigor. There are annual vines that you plant each year from seed and woody vines, some of whom make a statement all year around. Some vines have Attila The Hun tendencies and will take over the world (or at least your patch of it) if not watched and some require no end of coaxing to keep alive and flourishing. Some vines do very well in shade; some require sun to thrive and some will grow in shade, but not flower well. The variety is almost endless; here are a few more that you may know and grow or that may tempt you.
vines • vine • woody vine • hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris • climbing hydrangea
Vines - Part 4
I grow several vines on purpose and a few unwelcome ones bestowed by Mother Nature. One species starts out very shrub-like, another twines, some are annuals. Some thrive and bloom in shade and some will grow but not flower. There are also vines in my past and some that I hope will be in my future. My garden would be incomplete without the soft high notes of vines.
vine • vines • euonymus fortunei • celastraceae • climbing euonymus
I grow several vines on purpose and a few unwelcome ones bestowed by Mother Nature. One species starts out very shrub-like, another twines, some are annuals. Some thrive and bloom in shade and some will grow but not flower. There are also vines in my past and some that I hope will be in my future. My garden would be incomplete without the soft high notes of vines.
vine • vines • euonymus fortunei • celastraceae • climbing euonymus
Battling Bambi
It's difficult for the gardener to appreciate the finer qualities of Bambi while watching one knee-deep in a flower bed, munching away on precious plants. Success and failure in the battle with Bambi, including plants that my herd has not eaten.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
It's difficult for the gardener to appreciate the finer qualities of Bambi while watching one knee-deep in a flower bed, munching away on precious plants. Success and failure in the battle with Bambi, including plants that my herd has not eaten.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
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