Articles related to "Liriope"
Harbingers of Fall - Part II - Liriope
There are a few more plants whose blooming tells me that the gardening season is winding down. After Eupatorium, the first to nudge me is Liriope.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
There are a few more plants whose blooming tells me that the gardening season is winding down. After Eupatorium, the first to nudge me is Liriope.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Blue Flowered Ground Covers
Blue flowered ground covers offer another opportunity to add the color blue to your yard and flower garden.
blue flowered ground cover • ground cover with blue flower • ajuga • ceratostigma • leadwort
Blue flowered ground covers offer another opportunity to add the color blue to your yard and flower garden.
blue flowered ground cover • ground cover with blue flower • ajuga • ceratostigma • leadwort
Ornamental Grasses for Shade - Imperata cylindrica and Ophiopogon
A true grass and a grass look-alike. This is the sixth in a series on ornamental grasses for shade.
ornamental grass • ornamental grasses • gramineae • poaceae • imperata cylindrica
A true grass and a grass look-alike. This is the sixth in a series on ornamental grasses for shade.
ornamental grass • ornamental grasses • gramineae • poaceae • imperata cylindrica
Installing a Japanese Garden
It's planting day for the Japanese gardens and the temperature is soaring. Will the inspiration garden be inspiring?
japanese inspiration garden • french asian • japanese maple • shantung mape • tanyosho pines
It's planting day for the Japanese gardens and the temperature is soaring. Will the inspiration garden be inspiring?
japanese inspiration garden • french asian • japanese maple • shantung mape • tanyosho pines
Texas Landscape–5 Shade Groundcovers
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.
texas landscape • shade • ground covers • shade grasses • selecting ground covers
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.
texas landscape • shade • ground covers • shade grasses • selecting ground covers
Florida Ground Covers
Get creative with the use of ground covers in your garden.
florida ground cover • florida climate • southern gardening • underplanting • ivy
Get creative with the use of ground covers in your garden.
florida ground cover • florida climate • southern gardening • underplanting • ivy
Harbingers of Fall - Part III - Asters, Part 1, Etc.
Just coming on now, Asters are plants that really wrap up the gardening season in my USDA zone 7 garden.
aster • eupatorium • liriope • begonia grandis • hardy begonia
Just coming on now, Asters are plants that really wrap up the gardening season in my USDA zone 7 garden.
aster • eupatorium • liriope • begonia grandis • hardy begonia
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
Variegation on the Green Theme - Part One
There's nothing wrong with green. Green, from spring's acid awakening to late summer's dusky hue, is the color of life on this planet. But, green, like life, can use a little spice. Variegated foliage is spice for the shady garden, where flowers are few in mid-summer.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
There's nothing wrong with green. Green, from spring's acid awakening to late summer's dusky hue, is the color of life on this planet. But, green, like life, can use a little spice. Variegated foliage is spice for the shady garden, where flowers are few in mid-summer.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Gardening at the Seashore
Why is it so difficult to grow flowers by the sea? Finding plants that will stand up to the harsh conditions by the sea may seem impossible, but is well worth the search.
salt tolerant plants • seashore garden • seaside • salt spray • flowers by the ocean
Why is it so difficult to grow flowers by the sea? Finding plants that will stand up to the harsh conditions by the sea may seem impossible, but is well worth the search.
salt tolerant plants • seashore garden • seaside • salt spray • flowers by the ocean
Plants for a Japanese Garden
The homeowner said yes to a Japanese inspiration garden. Now it's time for the interior designer and landscape designer to visit the nursery and finish their plan.
japanese garden • inspiration garden • japanese maples • cascade falls weeping bald cypress • french asian
The homeowner said yes to a Japanese inspiration garden. Now it's time for the interior designer and landscape designer to visit the nursery and finish their plan.
japanese garden • inspiration garden • japanese maples • cascade falls weeping bald cypress • french asian
The Myth of Echo and Narcissus
Echo, a nymph, fell in love with the handsome Narcissus and wasted away when he did not return her love. For his cruelty, he met the same fate.
myth of echo and narcissus • story of echo and narcissus • legend of echo and narcissus • narcissus echo • mythology narcissus
Echo, a nymph, fell in love with the handsome Narcissus and wasted away when he did not return her love. For his cruelty, he met the same fate.
myth of echo and narcissus • story of echo and narcissus • legend of echo and narcissus • narcissus echo • mythology narcissus
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.
Beautify Your Shade Garden with Ground Covers
Sites with dry shade are a challenge, but careful plant selection can make all the difference. To ensure success, select ground covers that thrive in tough conditions.
dry shade plants • plants for dry shade • shade ground covers • covering ground dry shade • perennial shade garden
Sites with dry shade are a challenge, but careful plant selection can make all the difference. To ensure success, select ground covers that thrive in tough conditions.
dry shade plants • plants for dry shade • shade ground covers • covering ground dry shade • perennial shade garden
Plant Ground Covers for Low Maintenance Rewards
Design gardens that look great with a minimum of care by using low-growing ground covers to replace lawn and reduce maintenance throughout your landscape.
ground cover • ground covers • low maintenance garden • drought resistant grass substitutes • perennial ground cover
Design gardens that look great with a minimum of care by using low-growing ground covers to replace lawn and reduce maintenance throughout your landscape.
ground cover • ground covers • low maintenance garden • drought resistant grass substitutes • perennial ground cover
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
Those front of the border plants can make or break your garden
edging plants • edges • lamb's ear
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
The Propagator's Calendar - Part 2
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • cuttings • seeds • root cuttings • hardwood cuttings
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • cuttings • seeds • root cuttings • hardwood cuttings
Fall Division of Perennial Plants
Divide perennials for propagation, to renew plant vigor, or limit spreading. Tip: Many plants may be divided in the fall. Do it now and have more time next spring!
perennial to divide in fall • divide perennial • split perennial • perennial division • separate perennial
Divide perennials for propagation, to renew plant vigor, or limit spreading. Tip: Many plants may be divided in the fall. Do it now and have more time next spring!
perennial to divide in fall • divide perennial • split perennial • perennial division • separate perennial
Foliage for the White Garden
To enhance the overall effect of your white garden or moon garden design, plant gray, blue, silver or white variegated foliage plants along with your white flowers.
foliage color • white garden design • moon garden design • gray foliage • blue foliage
To enhance the overall effect of your white garden or moon garden design, plant gray, blue, silver or white variegated foliage plants along with your white flowers.
foliage color • white garden design • moon garden design • gray foliage • blue foliage
Fear of Trying
IF you're hesitant to begin your garden, don't despair. We all had to start someplace!
gardens • gardening • new gardens • breaking ground • garden-itis
IF you're hesitant to begin your garden, don't despair. We all had to start someplace!
gardens • gardening • new gardens • breaking ground • garden-itis
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
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
The Propagator's Calendar - Part 1
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • propagation manuals • plant propagation • british seasonal planting • cuttings
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • propagation manuals • plant propagation • british seasonal planting • cuttings
Beacon Hill Public Garden Spaces
Residents of Beacon Hill's North Slope (Boston, MA) and civic and government groups work to transform derelict spaces and passageways into neighborhood garden spaces.
beacon hill north slope • urban gardens • public open spaces • city gardens • backyard gardens
Residents of Beacon Hill's North Slope (Boston, MA) and civic and government groups work to transform derelict spaces and passageways into neighborhood garden spaces.
beacon hill north slope • urban gardens • public open spaces • city gardens • backyard gardens
Shady Flower Garden Design Tips
Follow these practical design tips and planning advice to plant a flower garden in part or full shade.
flowers for shade • flowers for part shade • garden design • shaded garden • garden in shade
Follow these practical design tips and planning advice to plant a flower garden in part or full shade.
flowers for shade • flowers for part shade • garden design • shaded garden • garden in shade
Foliage -- The Living Palette Part 2
As I write, an icy rain beats relentlessly on my sleeping USDA zone 7 garden. This makes it doubly pleasurable to turn my mind to the many nuances of foliage. Let's explore more facets of our living palette.
leaves • composition • shape • color • colour
As I write, an icy rain beats relentlessly on my sleeping USDA zone 7 garden. This makes it doubly pleasurable to turn my mind to the many nuances of foliage. Let's explore more facets of our living palette.
leaves • composition • shape • color • colour
Subtropical style in the city
A taste of subtropical garden style in Auckland, New Zealand.
subtropical plants • gardening • new zealand • foliage gardening
A taste of subtropical garden style in Auckland, New Zealand.
subtropical plants • gardening • new zealand • foliage gardening
Deer-Resistant Perennials Part 1
A guide to deer-resistant perennials and laying the groundwork of a deer-tolerant garden.
deer • perennials • plants • flowers • bc
A guide to deer-resistant perennials and laying the groundwork of a deer-tolerant garden.
deer • perennials • plants • flowers • bc
Designing Container Gardens - Part II
In "composing" your garden, learn how to incorporate these key principles: unity, focal point, color, shape and texture.
designing with containers • container gardening • color • design • texture
In "composing" your garden, learn how to incorporate these key principles: unity, focal point, color, shape and texture.
designing with containers • container gardening • color • design • texture
Garden News and Notes for June
Contests and prizes for the gardener, new nurseries, new products to make gardening easier and more fun.
Contests and prizes for the gardener, new nurseries, new products to make gardening easier and more fun.
Theme Colored Combinations for your Garden
Examples of single colours, and harmonised and contrasting colour combinations.
theme • colour • color • combination • flower
Examples of single colours, and harmonised and contrasting colour combinations.
theme • colour • color • combination • flower
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
'Quicksilver', a Heucherella for Dry Shade
What's a perfect plant for dry shade? Martha Oliver, guest author and co-owner of The Primrose Path Nursery, tells about Heucherella 'Quicksilver' and several companion plants for your garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
What's a perfect plant for dry shade? Martha Oliver, guest author and co-owner of The Primrose Path Nursery, tells about Heucherella 'Quicksilver' and several companion plants for your garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
West Coast Groundcovers - Mass Planting Where no Plant has Grown (well) Before
A groundcover guide - with information on planting, spacing, caring for, and groundcover links!
groundcover • ground • cover • ground cover • ground covers
A groundcover guide - with information on planting, spacing, caring for, and groundcover links!
groundcover • ground • cover • ground cover • ground covers
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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