Growing Aralia

Growing Aralia Pronunciation: a-ray-lee-a All species in this genus come mainly from mountain woodland regions and are known for their striking foliage. They are very useful in the middle or back o

Growing Arabis

Growing Arabis Pronunciation: ar-uh-bissOne of the best rock garden plants and a good groundcover; also fine in borders or trailing over a wall. 5-10 height; blooms April-May. Evergreen. Spreads to 20+. Full

Growing Aquilegia (Columbine)

Growing Aquilegia (Columbine) PRONUNCIATION: ak-wee-leejee-uh Columbines are very floriferous, compact perennials whose graceful flowers are beloved of hummingbirds. Hardy in zones 3 to 9, Columbin

Growing Apple Trees (Malus)

Growing Apple Trees (Malus) Growing your own fruit is very much like growing vegetables or flowers. Choose a sunny site with good, rich, well-drained soil, and nurture the plants until theyre well establishe

Growing Antirrhinum (perennial Snapdragon)

Growing Antirrhinum (perennial Snapdragon) Pronunciation: an-tihr-ryenum Full sun, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Needs a year or two to settle in. Plants have shrubby tendencies. Leave stan

Growing Anthurium (Flamingo Flower)

Growing Anthurium (Flamingo Flower) Pronunciation: an-thur-ee-umNative to mountain forests in tropical North and South America, Anthuriums come from the same family as other favorite foliage plants like

Growing Anthemis (Golden Marguerite)

Growing Anthemis (Golden Marguerite) Pronunciation: anthem-iss Few species in this large Eurasian genus have ornamental value, except A. tinctoria, which is widely grown for its finely divided lea

How to grow annuals

How to grow annuals Most gardeners begin their love of gardening with annuals. Planting them is therefore thought to be child’s play, and that is true, so long as one follows certain simple but sometimes ove

Growing Anisodontea (African Mallow)

Growing Anisodontea (African Mallow) Grows rapidly in full sun and regular potting soil or average garden soil. Plants brought indoors before frost in fall and placed in a sunny window will continue to produ

Growing Angelonia

Growing Angelonia Pronunciation: an-jel-ohnee-uh The genus Angelonia includes about 30 species, some small shrubs and others perennials, but all tender in our area. Angelonia angustifolia, our favo

Growing Angelica (Angelica)

Growing Angelica (Angelica) Pronunciation: an-jel-ih-kahGrow in full sun or partial shade and average garden soil. After flowering, the plants die. Allow the seed heads to ripen and seedlings will soon

Growing Muehlenbeckia (Angel Vine)

Growing Muehlenbeckia (Angel Vine) Pronunciation: mew-len-bek-ee-ahAngel Vine (Muehlenbeckia complexa) is a resilient New Zealand native that thrives in average household conditions. Bright light and ev

Growing Anemonella thalictroides (Rue Anemone)

Growing Anemonella thalictroides (Rue Anemone) Pronunciation: ah-nem-on-el-lahA native of Eastern woodlands, this diminutive charmer has delicate blue-green foliage reminiscent of Maidenhair Fern, toppe

Growing Anemone X hybrida and A. tomentosa

Growing Anemone X hybrida and A. tomentosa Pronunciation: uh-nemoh-nee These plants thrive in deep, rich, moisture-retentive soils where they get some relief from the mid-day sun (afternoon s

Growing Anemone sylvestris (Snowdrop Anemone)

Growing Anemone sylvestris (Snowdrop Anemone) Pronunciation: ah-nem-oh-neeGrows in full sun or partial shade in the North; requires protection from the midday sun in the South and warm inland areas of t

How to grow Anemone nemorosa and A. ranunculoides

How to grow Anemone nemorosa and A. ranunculoides PRONUNCIATION: uh-nemoh-nee SPACING: 4-5in, DEPTH: 2in, SUN: Partial ShadePlant A. nemorosa and A. ranunculoides in partial shade. Both speci

Growing Anemone blanda

Growing Anemone blanda Pronunciation: ah-nem-oh-neeBulb size: 6-8 cm Plant 1-2 in. deep and 3-4 in. apart in humus-rich soil (10-15 per sq. ft.). Its difficult to tell tops from bottoms, so we try

Growing Anchusa

Growing Anchusa Pronunciation: an-koosa These charming bloomers from the Old World belong to the Forget-Me-Not family and are grown widely for their showy flowers, which start in early summer and

Growing Anagallis (Pimpernel)

Growing Anagallis (Pimpernel) Pronunciation: an-ah-gal-issOften short-lived where it is hardy. Brilliant blue saucer-shaped flowers on 6-10 stems from June well into September. Suggested for use in cont

Growing Amsonia (Blue Star)

Growing Amsonia (Blue Star) Pronunciation: am-sonee-uh Easy to grow in full sun or partial shade and evenly moist, slightly acidic soil. Golden fall foliage color is probably most vibrant in