• Perennial• Zones 1-24, 26, 28-43• Full sun to light shade• Regular waterThis hardy perennial forms a 6- to 12-inch mound of tiny, sweetly pungent leaves. Its a good container plant and an attractive edging for flo
Bulbs: Which varieties to grow
All of the summer bulbs listed below come in a range of colors and sizes. Youll want to tuck clumps of them between perennials in beds and borders. Tall Oriental lilies and dahlias that reach 5 to 6 ft. make good ba
Theyre lovely on their own, but poinsettias can be even better when you combine them with other indoor plants. So toss the foil wrap that adorns their pots and pair them with colorful bromeliads, caladiums, or ivy t
Common weeds at a glanceThis infamous summer annual thrives in hot, moist areas. Its a shallow-rooted weed that flourishes in underfed lawns, in poorly drained areas, and in lawns and flower beds that receive freque
When youre making a special gift bouquet or dinner party centerpiece, its worthwhile to follow the rules.• Cut flowers early in the morning or just after sunset. Avoid cutting during the heat of the day.• Take a buc
For two weeks in mid- to late spring, Austrian Copper rose (Rosa foetida Bicolor) explodes into a blaze of 2- to 3-inch-wide coppery red flowers. Occasionally a second flush of flowers appears in late summer on this
These easy, low growers are great in front of borders as well as in pots. Hybrids are especially showy with wavy-edged leaves and distinctive coloring in shades like red, bronze, or lavender.Flowers: Tiny pink, red,
The hanging containers that delight summer visitors to the Denver Pavilions overflow with flowers and foliage, yet they never spill so much as a drop of water. Designed by Western Proscapes, a Denver-based landscape
Quick Facts on Climbing Roses:Evergreen or semievergreenZones varyFull sunRegular wateringClimbs by: scrambling; uses thorns as hooksA climbing rose trained on a trellis, decorating a wall, or clambering into a tree
As a group, zinnias rank among the best-performing summer annuals. One of the toughest is Mexican zinnia (Z. haageana), whose small, narrow leaves help the plant tolerate hot, dry weather and desiccating wind. The P
When landscape designers at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington, were looking for a tall, summer-blooming perennial to border a path, delphinium was an obvious candidate. But they wanted warmer flower colors, so they
A rhizome is actually a thickened stem growing partially or entirely below ground. Roots grow directly from its underside. The primary growing point is at one end of the rhizome; additional growing points form along
Watching a tiny seedling turn into a plant tall enough to tower over Shaquille ONeal in a single season can restore your sense of wonder. Indulge your inner child by growing some old-fashioned, seed-producing sunflo
For a Northern California meadow, try one of these three combinations: Combination AGrass: Sisyrinchium bellum ‘Occidental’Flowers: Armeria ‘Victor Reiter’, Achillea tomentosa ‘Maynard’s Gold’Bulb: Oxalis brasiliens
• Foliage perennial• Zones 1-24, 29-45• Full sun• Moderate to little wateringGrown for their silvery, lacy-looking leaves, these artemisias take poor soil (as long as it is well drained) and thrive with little water
• Evergreen• Climate zones vary• Full sun• Moderate water• Growth rate variesThese stately conifers look their best when given plenty of room; they are deep rooted and, once established, quite drought tolerant. Need
Strung out over the equator, the vast Malay Archipelago is the birthplace of a remarkable group of rhododendrons. These Vireya rhododendrons (also called Malesians) are quite different from their large, spring-bloom
Here are some of the best varieties for specific uses (numbers refer to Sunsets Climate Zones). FragranceLavandula x intermedia Hidcote Giant; 4-24.L. x i. Provence; 4-24.L. x i. Super; 4-24.CulinaryL. x intermedia
Visit one of these lavender farms at high season ― May and June in California, June and July in the Northwest and mountains ― and you might think youre in the south of France, where legendary lavender fields have be
Three plans for colorful, easy-care spring borders
Every garden deserves a colorful border brimming with flowers, foliage, and blooming shrubs. You can plant one anywhere - along a front walk, beside a lawn in the backyard, at the edge of a patio - as long as its th
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