Articles related to "Ornamental"



Spring Blooming Trees
Ornamental spring-blooming trees can be either deciduous or evergreen. See how to grow some of the most popular spring flowering trees.
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Ornamental Edibles
Some plants aren't merely edible - they are also beautiful.
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Ornamental Grasses for Shade - Bamboo
Yes, bamboo <b>is</b> a grass. Like all true grasses, it's a member of the <i>Poaceae</i> family. There are over seventy genera and between seven hundred and a thousand species of this most versatile of grasses.
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Ornamental Grasses For Shade - Carex, The Sedges
If you're looking for ornamental grasses for a shady garden, the sedges are hard to beat. This is the first in a series on ornamental grasses for shade
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Ornamental Grasses for Shade - Chasmanthium latifolium
The "Oat" of many names. A lovely grass for shady gardens.
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Ornamental Grasses for Shade - Hakonechloa
Hakonechloa, one of the most graceful members of the grass family.
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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.
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Ornamental Grasses For Shade - Luzula, The Woodrush
If you're looking for easy care ornamental grasses for a shady garden, try a woodrush. This is the third in a series on ornamental grasses for shade.
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Ornamental Grasses For Shade - Milium effusum
If you're looking for easy care ornamental grasses for a damp, shady garden, try Milium effusum.
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Ornamental Grasses for Shade - Pennisetum
A true grass for part shade. The seventh in a series of articles on ornamental grasses for shade.
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Celebrating Nuts and Berries, Sticks and Vines!
Fall Gardening: Celebration and Thanksgiving
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Gardening In Shade - Introduction
Shade:. Shade can be cool, dappled, heavy, light, dank, dry and wet. It gives relief from summer’s unrelenting heat. Shade provides a home to some of the most beautiful of plants.
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Midnight Gardens: Black Plants in the Landscape
How to identify the underlying color of black plants and use them in garden designs.
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Sambucus - Elderberries for the Garden
Elderberries in cultivation have come a long way in the last 10 years, even though they've been around just about forever. Come look at some of the fine, new cultivars, read about how to grow them, or ask a question or two about anything you fancy.
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Trees: The Gift of Love - II
Arbor Day, observed in the U. S. on the last Friday of April, is a traditional time to plant trees. Trees in the home landscape provide physical structure and memories.
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Vegetable Gardens Can be Beautiful
Plant a veggie garden that's gorgeous.
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Insect and Disease Control
What can we use that is ecologically responsible and that will not persist or damage the environment when suddenly faced with a horde of hungry caterpillars?
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Gardening for all 5 senses part IV: Sippin' the scenery.

Fall Seasonal Container Plants
With harvest parties, Halloween and Thanksgiving autumn containers can be a dramatic focal point on a deck, patio or open garden spot.
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Ancient Roman Gardens
Archaeological remains and ancient sources help us to identify the way roman gardens were designed and what types of plants and flowers were most common in them.
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Arid Zones in The Garden
The third zone in a desert garden is the "arid" zone, one that requires little or no supplemental water after they are established. Read about the "arid" zone, and the pl
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Eastern Redbud Trees in Landscapes
Eastern redbud trees and cultivars enrich landscape gardens with varieties of form, silhouettes and unusual seasonal color. Site selection is essential for good display.
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Gay Klok's Tasmanian Garden Story: Garden #1 on the Virtual Gard
A Tasmanian Paradise
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Regarding the Trees – A Review
Regarding the Trees, written by Kate Klise and illustrated by M. Sarah Klise, is a perfect summer read for middle-school students and witty adults.
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Kinds of Shade Redux - Illustrated
What kinds of shade are there? Find out here and see what I'm talking about.
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Florida Plant Care -- Winterizing
In warm climates such as South Florida, there's no better time to get your plants ready and healthy for winter than in the summer and early fall.
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Don't Float Shipping Bags
Mark Martin, a marine aquarium expert, goes against conventional wisdom when it comes to acclimating marine species to the temperature of your saltwater tank.
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Hard to Kill Houseplants
Low maintenance houseplants are hard to kill, and thrive with little attention. These are the best types of houseplants for homes with either low sun or a lot of sun.
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Landscape Fabric for Projects
Landscape fabric (geotextiles) for weed and erosion control may make landscape maintenance easier. Using landscape fabric properly with projects is vital for success.
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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.
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Sky Pencil Holly
Does your garden design make you hum? Or, do you look at the layers of plantings and hear a symphony? If you want a symphony, include Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil Holly'.
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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.
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When Hugs Just Aren't Enough: Trees Need Care, Too!
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City Street Trees
It's difficult for most trees to tolerate the pollution in city air and the pressure of trampling feet over their roots, so the number of urban species is limited.
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If Winter is over surely Spring will follow
Gardening at "Kibbenjelok" last weekend, I remarked that the Helleborus were grateful for the gentle Winter conditions.

No More Tears
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The Brown's Daylilies
Spend some time with the Brown's as they try to live wisely.
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Anarchy in the Garden: Alien Plants Invade
Native plant gardens are more than a passing fad - they may become a necessity.
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Integrate Poppies in the Landscape
Early season uniform poppy beds require planning and design to focus attention on residential and commercial landscapes. Presented is a planting sequence for Zone 5.
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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!
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Container Gardening
Container gardening provides fresh vegetables for thousands worldwide who don't have time or space for a vegetable garden. Gardening ideas and gardening tips...
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The Early Spring Organic Garden
Plant a dozen of these cool-season crops and enjoy vegetables from your organic garden before the farmer's markets even open.
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Are Annuals Outdated?
There must have been some good reason for those Victorians to have been mad for annuals!
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Chive Blossoms and Edible Flowers
At my local farmers’ market I learned about chive blossoms and pea blossoms – I wondered about other edible flowers and how they might be used in recipes.
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Creating a Japanese Garden
What happens when an interior designer looks out the window? A whole house redo results in the creation of a Japanese inspiration garden.
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Overwintering in the Greenhouse
With proper overwintering techniques, which are made much easier with the use of a greenhouse, many plants can be preserved only to be more vigorous beautiful producers.
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A Birdbath Full of Sedums
Garden tours can be a source for creative ideas to take home and recreate in your own gardens. Today's article will help you create your own birdbath full of sedums.
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Annuals in the Trial Gardens
Start planning for your 2007 flower gardens with a trip to a local trial garden this summer.
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Holyroodhouse in Scotland
A visit to Scotland's Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburg will shed light on old bloodstains, the Royal Mile and the bedchamber of Mary, Queen of Scots.
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Plants That Help Blend Colors
Put some plants side by side and you end up with jarring combinations. In today's article, a landscaper shares some of her favorite plants that help colors blend.
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