Growing Astilboides (Astilboides)

Growing Astilboides (Astilboides) Pronunciation: ass-till-boydeesAt its best in evenly moist soil. Slugs and snails may chew holes in leaves; set out shallow bowls of beer to keep the population in chec

Growing Astilbe Old Ironsides Collection

Growing Astilbe Old Ironsides Collection Pronunciation: ah-still-bee A collection of 12 Astilbe plants hardy in Zones 4-8s/10w; covers 27 sq ft; 12 plants: 3 each of a white, a red, and 2 pink vari

Growing Astilbe

Growing Astilbe Pronunciation: uh-still-bee Astilbe are one of the best flowers for light to moderate shade. In average garden soil, requires partial shade; tolerates full sun where moisture

Growing Aster (Aster)

Growing Aster (Aster) Pronunciation: asster Grow in full sun (or partial shade in the South) in moist but well-drained soil (A. amellus tolerates drought). A. novae-angliae varieties are susceptibl

Growing Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus)

Growing Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus) Birds Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus) is a relatively carefree plant with an upright, clumping form and large fronds.Light: Birds Nest Fern grows best in filtered

Growing Asparagus densiflorus (Asparagus Fern)

Growing Asparagus densiflorus (Asparagus Fern) Athough not a true Fern, Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus) is valuable for its bright green, graceful arching stems and needle-like foliage. It adds fullne

Growing Asparagus

Growing Asparagus PLANTING AND HARVESTING ASPARAGUSOur asparagus crowns are plump and ready for transplanting. we recommend that you plant them immediately upon receipt. If you cant plant them right away, pu

Growing Asclepias (Milkweed)

Growing Asclepias (Milkweed) Pronunciation: uh-skleepee-us Plant in well-drained soil (sandy soil is ideal). Drought tolerant. Among the last perennials to emerge from dormancy in spring. Mark the

Growing Asarum (Wild Ginger)

Growing Asarum (Wild Ginger) Pronunciation: uh-sahrum Plant in rich, moist, slightly acid soil in shade. To prevent winter burn of the evergreen leaves in cold climates, choose a site that is

Growing Aruncus (Goatsbeard)

Growing Aruncus (Goatsbeard) Pronunciation: uh-runkus Aruncus is at its best in partial shade and evenly moist soil. Tolerates boggy conditions. Plants require a few years to reach their mature dim

Growing Arum italicum (Italian Arum)

Growing Arum italicum (Italian Arum) Pronunciation: air-umItalian Arum is a tuberous perennial grown for its spectacular foliage and bright red berries. When the rest of the garden goes to sleep in the

Growing Artemisia (Artemisia)

Growing Artemisia (Artemisia) Pronunciation: ar-teh-meezee-uh Artemisias are grown for their attractive, silvery foliage. They are invaluable in beds and containers, setting off both foliage and fl

Growing Aronia (Chokeberry)

Growing Aronia (Chokeberry) Pronunciation: ah-roe-nee-ahEasy to grow in full sun or partial shade and almost any sort of soil (even moisture is required in the South and West). Fruit is more abundant an

Growing Armeria

Growing Armeria Pronunciation: ar-meree-uh Use in rock gardens or as edging plant. Full sun, dry soil, little if any fertilizing. Space 10-12 apart. Vivid pink blossoms on 10-20 stems in June to Au

Growing Aristolochia (Dutchman's Pipe)

Growing Aristolochia (Dutchman's Pipe) Pronunciation: uh-riss-toe-lowkee-uh Grow Dutchmans Pipe in full sun or partial shade in the North, partial shade or shade in the South and evenly moist,

Growing Arisaema

Growing Arisaema PRONUNCIATION: a-ris-eemuh CULTURE: Hardiness zones 5-9S/W. Height 18-24inches. Space 18-24inches apart. Plant in partially shaded site in neutral to acid soil, moist woodla

Growing Argyranthemum (Marguerite Daisy)

Growing Argyranthemum (Marguerite Daisy) Pronunciation: ar-jer-antheh-mum A group of annual, summer-flowering Daisies that bloom long and hard on bushy, mounded plants with lacy foliage that sets

Growing Coralberry (Ardisia crenata)

Growing Coralberry (Ardisia crenata) Coralberry (Ardisia crenata) is coveted for its shiny red berries, which sparkle against glossy green foliage bringing holiday joy to any room of the house. Light: Coralb

Growing Arctostaphylos (Bearberry)

Growing Arctostaphylos (Bearberry) Pronunciation: ark-toe-staf-il-lohsEvergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves. Tubular flowers in May-June are followed by berries in the fall, when the leaves tu

Growing Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla)

Growing Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) The airy branching habit and light green foliage of Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) are what give this Australian native its appeal. We enjoy