Articles related to "Verbena"

Graceful clusters of bright flowers attract gardeners and butterflies equally. See why these charming plants are great for more than just hanging baskets and containers.

Lemon Verbena leaves have a strong, lasting lemon scent. It is a tender, perennial herb that can flavor marinades, herbal tea, salad dressings, and desserts.

It is possible to keep lemon verbena plants alive in the house over the winter, with these tips.

Sweet almond verbena is a drought tolerant shrub for a southern garden. Perennial verbenas benefit bees and butterflies with fragrant flowers and leaves.

Desert sand verbena begins spreading across the ground in mats after late-winter rains wet the soil.

Litsea essential oil is a relatively new addition to modern aromatherapy; also known as litsea cubeba or may chang, litsea has properties useful in aromatherapy.

Hoping to spicing up baked goods with aromatic herbs? Wondering what to do with the lavender in your garden? Read on for a flavor profile and uses of five common herbs.

Here are four unusual annual plants gardeners will find worth growing in summer gardens. These recently introduced flowering plants will tolerate hot weather.

With harvest parties, Halloween and Thanksgiving autumn containers can be a dramatic focal point on a deck, patio or open garden spot.

Let freedom ring in a festive Fourth of July garden of floral fireworks.

The ex-Verbena frontman, AA (Scott) Bondy, has shed his loud 90's rock songs for soft, thoughtful folk tunes.

Herbs are a great choice for a novice gardener to grow. They can be virtually problem-free and make anyone feel they have a green thumb!

A tea pot garden is beautiful and utilitarian when grown in containers. Make yourself a great cup of tea by harvesting right outside your back door.

If you're interested in water conservation, but also want a beautiful garden, take a look at these low-water-use flowering perennials.

When you plant seeds which you will transplant outside in your garden depends upon many factors.

Start planning for your 2007 flower gardens with a trip to a local trial garden this summer.

It doesn't have to be Mother's Day to give a gift of luxury add-ins for at home spa treatments. These top quality body and bath products are perfect for a gift basket.

The beaches of California support many species of plants; amongst California's sand dunes many coastal plants thrive on limited resources and a unique, ecological system.

Learn how to use citrus trees and citrus scented herbs such as lemon balm, lime balm and mint to create a citrus theme garden.

It may be warm outside now, and the temptation to stay inside where it's cool almost overwhelming. Use some downtime to plan your spring bloom garden.

In the southeastern corner of California, only two hours from San Diego, is a large state park known for some of the best desert wildflower blooming in California.

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.

Renowned biologist, eco-psychologists and "green" builders agree that interaction with nature is vital to our wellbeing. Here are simple ways to add nature to each day.

Flowers and butterflies (and caterpillars) go together. Plan your flower garden to attract butterflies and grow a magical butterfly habitat in your own back yard.

Infusions made from common household spices can alleviate the symptoms of everyday ailments.

Sowing seeds in fall is a good way to extend the growing season and begin next year's garden.

Proven Winners has come out with the top 10 best garden annuals for spring, 2009. Known as a flowering plant brand, Proven Winners is easy to find in garden centers.

Capture the hearts of those dearest to you with an herbal Valentine from the garden.

Béarnaise and hollandaise are two classic sauces that should be in the repertoire of every cook. They make wonderful additions to fish, vegetables, steak, pasta and more.

Flower gardeners are always looking for more blue flowers. Grow these blue flowered annuals in your garden either in a blue themed planting or mixed with other colors.

Butterfly gardens are easy to grow and attract beneficial insects. Understanding these pollinators will help when creating a flower garden for butterflies.

Herb gardens in Ancient Rome would have been filled with culinary herbs. Here's what to plant in your Roman herb garden.

This flavorful compote puts the season's last stone fruit to memorable use in a project that's perfect for canning or freezing for the next time you need a bite of summer

When creating a bouquet to bring inside, choose a good amount of both annuals and perennials, and even some foliage plants such as Lamb's ear or artemisia.

Plant these summer flowers to keep your garden looking fresh and blooming all season: choose from annuals, perennials, shrubs, bulbs, vines and tropical plants.

With the right selection of butterfly plants you can create a butterfly garden attracting butterflies even on sunny days in the depth of  winter.

Read about some great ways to create beautiful container gardens.

Excessive use of DEET mosquito repellents is known to be harmful. How can mosquitoes be kept away with using products that are kinder to health and to the environment?

Plants that thrive in the heat of summer. From vines to colorful annuals the summer can fun and fancy free for everyone, including the the gardener.

Drinking herbal teas can benefit health as well as making one feel relaxed and soothed. Herbs can be used fresh or dried and are less expensive than shop bought teas.

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.

For the gardener or gourmet in your life, prepare a herbal gift basket full of herbal delights that is either made at home or filled with inexpensive purchased treats.

Use essential oils, gemstones and meditation on the Goddess Kamala to enhance the energies of love, success and positive relationships during this full moon time.

L'Occitane offers some of the finest beauty products in France, based on the plants and flowers of Provence, acclaimed for their organic quality and subtle fragrance.

Learn how-to create a subtly sweet, ricotta style cheesecake, which is enhanced with lemon zest, lemon extract and lemon thyme.

Melissa, also known as Lemon Balm, is frequently adulterated in aromatherapy; however, true Melissa has been used traditionally and therapeutically for centuries.

Rose-colored flower heads start out as a mass of dark pink buds which open to release the scent of Cashmere Bouquet soap.

Some essential oils are photo toxic; defining photo sensitivity and establishing aromatic oils to use with care can help eliminate any potential misuse in aromatherapy.

Avid gardeners may want to eventually start propagating their own plants in order to increase their supply of herbs.

California's deserts are famous for spectacular springtime bloom. With the heavy rains that California received in December, this spring looks promising for wildflowers.