Articles related to "Wet Soils"
Perennials for Moist Soil A to G
A list of plants for wet soil, and their descriptions. Includes further information about gardening in wet sites.
perennials • moist • wet • bog • boggy
A list of plants for wet soil, and their descriptions. Includes further information about gardening in wet sites.
perennials • moist • wet • bog • boggy
Success With Hardy Mums
Hardy mums are wonderful additions to the garden and will provide loads of color from late summer till frost. Though considered perennials, mums can often be tricky to winter over in some of the colder regions.
chrysanthemum • dendranthemum • hardy mum • perennial • fall gardening
Hardy mums are wonderful additions to the garden and will provide loads of color from late summer till frost. Though considered perennials, mums can often be tricky to winter over in some of the colder regions.
chrysanthemum • dendranthemum • hardy mum • perennial • fall gardening
Unity - Part 11 - Environment
The 11th in a series about how to create a garden which is a unified work of art.
unity • garden design • environmental conditions • environment
The 11th in a series about how to create a garden which is a unified work of art.
unity • garden design • environmental conditions • environment
Cardinal Flower Lobelia
Learn the uses, care and varieties of perennial lobelia in the garden. Cardinal flowers are a popular choice for many gardeners; find out why.
plant profile • lobelia cardinalis • cardinal flower • hummingbird plants • perennial plant
Learn the uses, care and varieties of perennial lobelia in the garden. Cardinal flowers are a popular choice for many gardeners; find out why.
plant profile • lobelia cardinalis • cardinal flower • hummingbird plants • perennial plant
Garden Hibiscus and Plants for the Bog Garden
Many are surprised to learn that there is a cold hardy hibiscus that will grow in wet swampy conditions, bloom all season and draw hummingbirds to the garden.
hibiscus for the garden • bog plants for the garden • plants for wet ground • plants that will take wet soil.plants for swampy a • hibiscus coccinea
Many are surprised to learn that there is a cold hardy hibiscus that will grow in wet swampy conditions, bloom all season and draw hummingbirds to the garden.
hibiscus for the garden • bog plants for the garden • plants for wet ground • plants that will take wet soil.plants for swampy a • hibiscus coccinea
Ring in the New Year with New Friends!
Want to add some unique, interesting and new proven plants and shrubs to your Florida garden, try these blooming beauties?
florida • new plants • lakefront • wet soils • rotting
Want to add some unique, interesting and new proven plants and shrubs to your Florida garden, try these blooming beauties?
florida • new plants • lakefront • wet soils • rotting
Elephants in Captivity
Elephant ears (colocasia esculenta) are fantastic, lush, tropical plants which are incredibly easy to grow for all gardeners from Florida to Maine. The most popular of the kind, the green leaved elephant ear, grow from large tubers which are readily available. You can even catch one at the supermarket, if you look carefully. Learn how to grow this wonderful plant and how to save them for winter.
colocasia • esculenta • elephant • ears • tubers
Elephant ears (colocasia esculenta) are fantastic, lush, tropical plants which are incredibly easy to grow for all gardeners from Florida to Maine. The most popular of the kind, the green leaved elephant ear, grow from large tubers which are readily available. You can even catch one at the supermarket, if you look carefully. Learn how to grow this wonderful plant and how to save them for winter.
colocasia • esculenta • elephant • ears • tubers
Bare Root Planting
Bare root provides an economic advantage over containerized plants and is a good excuse for winter gardening.
bare root plants • how to plant bare root • available bare root plants • bare root fruit trees • bare root shrubs
Bare root provides an economic advantage over containerized plants and is a good excuse for winter gardening.
bare root plants • how to plant bare root • available bare root plants • bare root fruit trees • bare root shrubs
Vegetable Seedling Success
Following these basic steps for getting an early start of plants for the spring vegetable garden is easy and rewarding.
vegetable seedling success • indoor seed starting • sterilizing soil • planting seeds • seed germination temperatures
Following these basic steps for getting an early start of plants for the spring vegetable garden is easy and rewarding.
vegetable seedling success • indoor seed starting • sterilizing soil • planting seeds • seed germination temperatures
Lazy Gardening
Do you like to garden, but hate to dig? Do want to make gardening easier and better for your plants? Do you want to preserve the vital soil creatures? Then no-till is for you. It's an easy, highly effective way to garden. Here's a short introduction to how you can throw away that rototiller and hang up the shovel.
no-till gardening • lazy gardening • lasagna gardening • worms • early start in spring
Do you like to garden, but hate to dig? Do want to make gardening easier and better for your plants? Do you want to preserve the vital soil creatures? Then no-till is for you. It's an easy, highly effective way to garden. Here's a short introduction to how you can throw away that rototiller and hang up the shovel.
no-till gardening • lazy gardening • lasagna gardening • worms • early start in spring
Delphiniums
Tips on growing the QUEEN OF THE BORDER, including planting, staking, deadheading and how to propagate so you get more DELPHINIUMS than you ever dreamed of
delphiniums • growing • perennial • planting • staking
Tips on growing the QUEEN OF THE BORDER, including planting, staking, deadheading and how to propagate so you get more DELPHINIUMS than you ever dreamed of
delphiniums • growing • perennial • planting • staking
Planting for Moist Shade - Part 2
Gardening in Shade - Planting for Moist Shade - Part 2 - The Center Circle
royal fern • osmunda regalis • stipe • frond • pinnata
Gardening in Shade - Planting for Moist Shade - Part 2 - The Center Circle
royal fern • osmunda regalis • stipe • frond • pinnata
2004: Another Unexpected Year
...each year I get to see things in places I never expected to be, seeing things I never expected to see, including wildflowers. 2004 has been another one of those unexpected years.
2004: another unexpected year • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • btany • ecology
...each year I get to see things in places I never expected to be, seeing things I never expected to see, including wildflowers. 2004 has been another one of those unexpected years.
2004: another unexpected year • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • btany • ecology
Bog Garden Spotlight: Jewelweed
Find out how to use Jewelweed in a Bog or Water Garden.
bog garden • bog garden plants • jewelweed • bog plants • folklore remedies
Find out how to use Jewelweed in a Bog or Water Garden.
bog garden • bog garden plants • jewelweed • bog plants • folklore remedies
Building A Damp Garden
If you sink up to your knees when you go into your garden, you won't understand the longing for plants who like it wet that festers in the hearts of those who garden on dry ground. Share my trials and triumphs as I build my damp garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
If you sink up to your knees when you go into your garden, you won't understand the longing for plants who like it wet that festers in the hearts of those who garden on dry ground. Share my trials and triumphs as I build my damp garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
How to Plant a Lotus Pond
While low areas in the garden are often landscape challenges - think wet - and plant a water garden.
how to plant a lotus pond • lotus garden • how to install a water garden • plants for wet areas • water garden
While low areas in the garden are often landscape challenges - think wet - and plant a water garden.
how to plant a lotus pond • lotus garden • how to install a water garden • plants for wet areas • water garden
Kalanchoe Plant Care
Kalanchoes have long-lasting blooms and don't like too much sun or too much water, making them perfect, easy-care indoor plants.
kalanchoe • kalanchoe care • kalanchoe watering • kalanchoe sun • kalanchoe light
Kalanchoes have long-lasting blooms and don't like too much sun or too much water, making them perfect, easy-care indoor plants.
kalanchoe • kalanchoe care • kalanchoe watering • kalanchoe sun • kalanchoe light
Liquid Assets
Summertime drought conditions can take a terrible toll on the wild things in your area. There are a number of different ways you can provide water for your wild friends.
water • drought • mulching • butterflies • birds
Summertime drought conditions can take a terrible toll on the wild things in your area. There are a number of different ways you can provide water for your wild friends.
water • drought • mulching • butterflies • birds
Oxalis,The St. Patrick's Day Plant
These plants are famously known as shamrocks or four leaf clovers but they are so much more, Read on for more info on this outstanding houseplant!
houseplants • oxalis • shamrocks • clover • st patrick'sday
These plants are famously known as shamrocks or four leaf clovers but they are so much more, Read on for more info on this outstanding houseplant!
houseplants • oxalis • shamrocks • clover • st patrick'sday
Snowflakes in July
Is your pond only a foot deep? Or do you have a shallow area you just don't know what to do with? I'll show you why yellow water snowflakes just might fit the bill.
pond • water garden • pond plants • marginal plants • yellow water snowflakes
Is your pond only a foot deep? Or do you have a shallow area you just don't know what to do with? I'll show you why yellow water snowflakes just might fit the bill.
pond • water garden • pond plants • marginal plants • yellow water snowflakes
THE FASCINATING WORLD OF EUPHORBIAS
Euphorbias are an easy to care for succulent.
euphorbias • horticulture therapy
Euphorbias are an easy to care for succulent.
euphorbias • horticulture therapy
Understanding a Microclimate and Growing Fruit
A gardener who buys fruit to grow in a particular space in his backyard without understanding a microclimate may set himself up to fail in producing edible crops.
understanding a microclimate and growing fruit • what is a microclimate? • microclimates in the backyard • measuring a microclimate in the backyard • planning fruit location to grow well
A gardener who buys fruit to grow in a particular space in his backyard without understanding a microclimate may set himself up to fail in producing edible crops.
understanding a microclimate and growing fruit • what is a microclimate? • microclimates in the backyard • measuring a microclimate in the backyard • planning fruit location to grow well
2003: A Season of California Wildflowers - Twin Lakes and Tioga Pass
So many of my adventures in nature have been the result of being in the right place at the right time. My latest addition to my litany of well-timed nature encounters has been the 2003 season of wildflowers in California. It culminated in July, with a visit to Twin Lakes and Yosemite.
2003: a season of california wildflowers - twin la • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers • of north america • botany
So many of my adventures in nature have been the result of being in the right place at the right time. My latest addition to my litany of well-timed nature encounters has been the 2003 season of wildflowers in California. It culminated in July, with a visit to Twin Lakes and Yosemite.
2003: a season of california wildflowers - twin la • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers • of north america • botany
Amaryllis Bulb Growing Tips
Having trouble with your potted amaryllis? Follow these practical tips and suggestions for better amaryllis bulb growth and blooming year after year.
how to grow amaryllis bulb • how to grow hippeastrum bulb • growing amaryllis bulb • amaryllis problem • amaryllis trouble
Having trouble with your potted amaryllis? Follow these practical tips and suggestions for better amaryllis bulb growth and blooming year after year.
how to grow amaryllis bulb • how to grow hippeastrum bulb • growing amaryllis bulb • amaryllis problem • amaryllis trouble
Black and Purple Flowers for the Pond
Use dark flowers in black, brown, and purple to contrast with variegated foliage and light-colored flowers or to complement the colors of moving and still water.
black flowers • the black flower • brown flowers • purple flowers • contrast flowers
Use dark flowers in black, brown, and purple to contrast with variegated foliage and light-colored flowers or to complement the colors of moving and still water.
black flowers • the black flower • brown flowers • purple flowers • contrast flowers
Brahmi – The Wonder Drug
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) has enjoyed a tremendous reputation in the Indian Ayurvedic System of holistic healing as a brain tonic. Its effects have been validated.
brahmi • attention deficit disorder • parkinson’s disease • alzheimer’s disease • brain tonic
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) has enjoyed a tremendous reputation in the Indian Ayurvedic System of holistic healing as a brain tonic. Its effects have been validated.
brahmi • attention deficit disorder • parkinson’s disease • alzheimer’s disease • brain tonic
Claus Sluter – Innovator of 14th Century Sculptu
Under Sluter's direction, the family mausoleum of the Duke of Burgundy, the Chartreuse de Champmol, became an epicentre of artistic innovation in the 14th century.
sculpture • realism • portal • statuary • moses
Under Sluter's direction, the family mausoleum of the Duke of Burgundy, the Chartreuse de Champmol, became an epicentre of artistic innovation in the 14th century.
sculpture • realism • portal • statuary • moses
Concrete Slab Foundation Repair Methods
The best concrete slab failure solution is prevention. When a home foundation cracks or sinks, damage spreads, cracking drywall, and shifting doors, windows, and roofs.
concrete slab foundation repair methods • pier and beam • cracking drywall • shifting doors • roof leaks
The best concrete slab failure solution is prevention. When a home foundation cracks or sinks, damage spreads, cracking drywall, and shifting doors, windows, and roofs.
concrete slab foundation repair methods • pier and beam • cracking drywall • shifting doors • roof leaks
Dragonflies and Damselflies in Garden Ponds
Garden ponds attract many beneficial insects. Dragonflies and damselflies will live in backyard habitats with water and native grasses and wildflower plantings.
attract dragonflies and damselflies • what are beneficial insects • backyard pond habitats • create garden ponds • habitats for insects
Garden ponds attract many beneficial insects. Dragonflies and damselflies will live in backyard habitats with water and native grasses and wildflower plantings.
attract dragonflies and damselflies • what are beneficial insects • backyard pond habitats • create garden ponds • habitats for insects
Easy Care Flowering Houseplants
Not all houseplants are simply green! Here are some easy care flowering houseplants guaranteed to add a little color to your collection.
houseplants • houseplant care • indoor gardening • flowering houseplants • easy to care for houseplants
Not all houseplants are simply green! Here are some easy care flowering houseplants guaranteed to add a little color to your collection.
houseplants • houseplant care • indoor gardening • flowering houseplants • easy to care for houseplants
Geophysical Surveying in Archaeology
Archaeological site excavation is usually preceded by non-invasive reconnaissance and geophysical surveying is often used for such work.
resistivity survey • site investigation • soil resistivity • archaeology survey • magnetometer survey
Archaeological site excavation is usually preceded by non-invasive reconnaissance and geophysical surveying is often used for such work.
resistivity survey • site investigation • soil resistivity • archaeology survey • magnetometer survey
Growing Herbs
There are many benefits to growing herbs in the vegetable garden. Lemon thyme has many uses apart from culinary ones.
lemon thyme • growing herbs • herb garden • thyme • grow lemon thyme
There are many benefits to growing herbs in the vegetable garden. Lemon thyme has many uses apart from culinary ones.
lemon thyme • growing herbs • herb garden • thyme • grow lemon thyme
How to Grow Delphiniums
Though not easy to grow by any means, delphiniums are among the most beautiful of all perennials. They are definitely worth the extra work.
growing delphiniums • perennial flowers • flower growing tips • gardening tips • best perennial flowers
Though not easy to grow by any means, delphiniums are among the most beautiful of all perennials. They are definitely worth the extra work.
growing delphiniums • perennial flowers • flower growing tips • gardening tips • best perennial flowers
How to Grow Perennial Iris Plants
Whatever landscape a gardener has to work with, there is sure to be an iris he can grow to enjoy months of colorful flowers and attractive foliage.
growing irises • iris bulbs • iris flowers • plant profiles • perennial bulbs
Whatever landscape a gardener has to work with, there is sure to be an iris he can grow to enjoy months of colorful flowers and attractive foliage.
growing irises • iris bulbs • iris flowers • plant profiles • perennial bulbs
How to Grow Primroses Plant Profile
Bright splashes of bold color in the spring, folk-lore and fairy rings. Primroses are popular plants and the stuff of legends from Shakespearean days. Grow them yourself!
plant profile • primroses • primrose plants • primula • primula vulgaris
Bright splashes of bold color in the spring, folk-lore and fairy rings. Primroses are popular plants and the stuff of legends from Shakespearean days. Grow them yourself!
plant profile • primroses • primrose plants • primula • primula vulgaris
Indoor Geraniums-Part I: The Pelargonium
Introduces the geranium family.
geraniums • pelargoniums • scented pelargoniums • scented geraniums
Introduces the geranium family.
geraniums • pelargoniums • scented pelargoniums • scented geraniums
Low Maintenance Gardening, Rockies Style - Part 1
Part 1 in a three part series discussing the how to's of low maintenance gardening in the Rockies, climate zones 1 to 5.
gardening • gardening community • gardener • garden • backyard gardening
Part 1 in a three part series discussing the how to's of low maintenance gardening in the Rockies, climate zones 1 to 5.
gardening • gardening community • gardener • garden • backyard gardening
Organic Nutrients for Garden Plants
Garden plants can benefit from sun, water and a good nutrient solution. Natural fertilizers help plants to grow healthy and strong plus benefit the environment as well.
organic nutrients • organic gardening • chemical fertilizers • nutrient solution • nitrogen solution
Garden plants can benefit from sun, water and a good nutrient solution. Natural fertilizers help plants to grow healthy and strong plus benefit the environment as well.
organic nutrients • organic gardening • chemical fertilizers • nutrient solution • nitrogen solution
Planting Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs are easy to plant if you follow a few simple rules: Plan first, buy from a reputable dealer, and dig the hole properly.
tips for planting trees • tips for planting shrubs • trees in gardening • landscaping • how to plant trees
Trees and shrubs are easy to plant if you follow a few simple rules: Plan first, buy from a reputable dealer, and dig the hole properly.
tips for planting trees • tips for planting shrubs • trees in gardening • landscaping • how to plant trees
Rodgersia
Rodgersias, what they are, what they're really good at doing, how to grow them, and great links.
rodgersia • growing • varieties • water-loving plants
Rodgersias, what they are, what they're really good at doing, how to grow them, and great links.
rodgersia • growing • varieties • water-loving plants
Skunk Cabbage, Beauty of the Marsh
Skunk cabbage is a wetland plant with big leaves and stunning yellow or brown bracts that look like flowers. Try these unusual plants in the water or wetland garden.
skunk cabbage • swamp lantern • yellow flowers • yellow flower • bog flower
Skunk cabbage is a wetland plant with big leaves and stunning yellow or brown bracts that look like flowers. Try these unusual plants in the water or wetland garden.
skunk cabbage • swamp lantern • yellow flowers • yellow flower • bog flower
The Effects of Too Much Rain on the Garden
Gardeners need to be aware of the negative effects of above-average rainfall on plants, and how they can prevent and treat damage to the garden.
above-average rainfall in garden • too much rain in garden • late blight • botrytis • powdery mildew
Gardeners need to be aware of the negative effects of above-average rainfall on plants, and how they can prevent and treat damage to the garden.
above-average rainfall in garden • too much rain in garden • late blight • botrytis • powdery mildew
The Fragrant Herb Garden
Herb gardens are easy to maintain and need little care. Fragrant varieties also make great additions to flower gardens.
fragrant herbs • herb garden • planting herbs • lavender • chamomile
Herb gardens are easy to maintain and need little care. Fragrant varieties also make great additions to flower gardens.
fragrant herbs • herb garden • planting herbs • lavender • chamomile
The Top 7 Southwest High-Elevation Perennials
High in the mountains of the southwestern United States, late snows and early freezes can put a damper on flowering gardens.
flower gardens • hardy perennials • native perennials • arizona perennials • high elevation gardening
High in the mountains of the southwestern United States, late snows and early freezes can put a damper on flowering gardens.
flower gardens • hardy perennials • native perennials • arizona perennials • high elevation gardening
Visit Oriental Gardens at Ashland High School
An Ohio public garden at Ashland High School is open to the community. Oriental gardens are blended with attracting wildlife and a memorial garden dedicated to students.
what are oriental gardens • ashland high school in ohio • public gardens with japanese design • ashland ohio public garden • oriental garden landscape
An Ohio public garden at Ashland High School is open to the community. Oriental gardens are blended with attracting wildlife and a memorial garden dedicated to students.
what are oriental gardens • ashland high school in ohio • public gardens with japanese design • ashland ohio public garden • oriental garden landscape
Wilson’s Snipe
Formerly known as the Common Snipe, Gallinago delicata is a common and interesting bird of bogs and marshes in North America.
wilson’s snipe • common snipe • gallinago delicata • gallinago gallinago • winnowing
Formerly known as the Common Snipe, Gallinago delicata is a common and interesting bird of bogs and marshes in North America.
wilson’s snipe • common snipe • gallinago delicata • gallinago gallinago • winnowing
Bean Diseases
Beans, like any other living thing can be bothered by disease. Below, is a closer look at typical diseases in the backyard vegetable garden.
bean diseases • garden diseases • bacterial blight • curly top virus • downy mildew
Beans, like any other living thing can be bothered by disease. Below, is a closer look at typical diseases in the backyard vegetable garden.
bean diseases • garden diseases • bacterial blight • curly top virus • downy mildew
Birches (Betula spp.) – Landscape Trends
Unique bark coloration and texture, graceful growth forms, and attractive foliage make birches desirable landscape ornamentals. Birches highlight landscapes worldwide.
birch trees • birch trees types • paper birch trees • pictures of birch trees • 'heritage' river birch trees
Unique bark coloration and texture, graceful growth forms, and attractive foliage make birches desirable landscape ornamentals. Birches highlight landscapes worldwide.
birch trees • birch trees types • paper birch trees • pictures of birch trees • 'heritage' river birch trees
Creating a Driftwood Dune
How to create a beach-like setting in your garden, using driftwood, sand, crushed shells, found objects, and the right plants. Can this be done without being totally tacky? We'll see!
sand • dune • plants • perennials • driftwood
How to create a beach-like setting in your garden, using driftwood, sand, crushed shells, found objects, and the right plants. Can this be done without being totally tacky? We'll see!
sand • dune • plants • perennials • driftwood
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