Indian mock strawberry (Duchesnea indica)
• Evergreen perennial• Zones 1-24, 29-43• Full sun, partial shade, or full shade• Moderate waterIt looks like a strawberry plant: the stems are trailing and rooting, the leaves bright green, with three leaflets. But
SPICY, WITH LETTUCECalifornia Spicy Greens: Arugula, curly endive, mizuna, and red mustard (R).Italian Misticanza: Italian varieties of chicory, endive, and lettuces (R).Provençal Winter Mix: Arugula, chervil, endiv
When most other perennials stop blooming, asters are just getting started. These hardy perennials are the backbone of the late show, says Gary Ratway, co-owner of Digging Dog Nursery in Albion, California.Most of th
Snow-in-summer (Cerastium tomentosum)
Ground covers• Evergreen perennial• Zones 1-24, 32-45• Full sun; partial shade in hot climates• Regular water for fastest growthReliable everywhere except in the hot, humid South, snow-in-summer grows 6 to 8 inches
These flowers thrive in full sun
Coneflowers are the workhorses of the summer garden. They pump out daisylike flowers, yet thrive in full sun and heat, have virtually no pest problems, and can take less water than most other perennials.Theyre also
EvergreensDwarf conifers (top) come with gold, chartreuse, or deep green needles. Look for 4- or 6-inch pots of Canada hemlock, false or Monterey cypress, and juniper. Place outside after the holidays.Salad greensSo
Yellow wood (Cladrastis lutea)
• Deciduous• Climate zones 1-9, 14-16, 31-43• Full sun• Moderate water• Growth rate moderateReaching 30 to 50 feet high, 40 to 55 feet wide, yellow wood has a broad, rounded crown and large leaves (8 to 12 inches lo
Helen Crawford must have taken lessons from Tom Sawyer. No, she didnt talk her friends into painting her fence, as Tom did, by convincing them she was doing them a favor. Instead, for years she has invited relatives
Madagascar periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus (Vinca rosea)
• Warm-season• Annual• Full sun or partial shade• Moderate wateringPhloxlike flowers bloom in shades of pink, rose, lavender, and white on plants 4 to 24 inches tall, depending on the variety. Thrives in hot conditi
Live rose in a lovely container
Gag gifts wont cut it at this time of year, guys. Nor should you give your significant other something pragmatic like a power drill.Fortunately, delivering romance is easy: Head for the nearest nursery with a wide s
In the western China province of Hubei, the much-loved vine that westerners know simply by the scientific name Wisteria is called chiao teng (beautiful vine). In Japan, its called Fuji.By any name, this rambunctious
Formal hedgesTo plant a formal hedge, space shrubs more closely than usual, typically setting them only one-half to one-third as far apart from each other as the planting directions indicate. However, do leave the f
Shrubs• Semievergreen• Zones vary• Full sun or partial shade• Moderate wateringGrown for its bright red, orange, or yellow fruits and its deep green foliage, fast-growing firethorn ranks high on the list of popular
Nearly every profession publicly honors its top performers with an award. Journalists get Pulitzers. Musicians receive Grammys. The advertising industry gives out Clios. Broadway awards Tonys; television, Emmys. And
Tulip look-alike from Thailand
When is a tulip not a tulip? When its a Siam tulip--a ginger (Curcuma alistmatifolia) introduced several years ago from Thailand. This beauty has long, narrow, stiff leaves and a flower (actually a bract) of pink, r
Though gardeners generally refer to them all as bulbs, of the flowers listed, only lilies qualify as true bulbs. Glads and crocosmia come from corms (swollen underground stems, each with a growth point on the top);
When you shop for herbs, keep in mind that within each group ― oregano or rosemary, for instance ― fragrances differ widely. Some oreganos are mild, almost scentless, and not great for cooking, while others are pung
English aristocrat Veronica Milner immigrated to British Columbia in 1954, settling at Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. On her 70-acre estate, Milner cultivated 10 acres around a sprawling, cottage-style house an
SHRUB ROSESAbraham Darby (orange pink)Amber Queen (golden amber)Apricot Nectar (soft apricot)Bonica (pink)Brass Band (orange and yellow)Evelyn (apricot yellow)Iceberg (white)Intrigue (plum purple)Mary Rose (medium p
• Deciduous• Climate zones 1-21, 29-43• Full sun• Regular to moderate water• Growth rate variesCrabapples are valued both for their white, pink, or red springtime flowers and for their showy (and sometimes edible) f
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