Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon)
Common weeds at a glanceA fine-textured and fast-growing perennial, Bermuda grass is frequently planted as a lawn in warm climates. In other sorts of lawns and in gardens, though, it can be a difficult weed. It spre
Imagine Bali, the Indonesian island that enjoys perfect weather nearly year-round. Picture its lush green palms and ferns, its bright flowers. Breathe in the spicy-sweet scents of jasmine, tuberose, and frangipani.T
Before you throw out that old straw hat, try freshening it up for summer garden parties. Using flowers from your own garden or a market, you can create a colorful hatband like the one pictured at left. Long-lasting
Your guide to growing glorious roses
Beautiful roses win hearts. Gardeners, lovers, photographers, and flower breeders are all smitten by shapely buds that open into flawless, perfectly formed blooms. So its no wonder that rose growing has flowered int
Uplifting and energetic, orange is in right now, and its sure to give your garden (and you) a boost. Use a mass of orange flowering plants to mirror the fiery shades of a summer sunset. Or pair orange with chartreus
A poinsettia with a splash of cream
An astounding 80 percent of the poinsettias sold around the world are grown in the greenhouses of Paul Ecke Ranch in Encinitas, California. The late Paul Ecke Jr., the firms second president, is the man responsible
If youre looking for unusual plants, youll want to visit Cottage Gardens of Petaluma this month. Everything in the nursery is on sale, just in time for fall planting.Set on a terraced hillside, the nursery specializ
Agaves are living contradictions. Their perfect shapes - theyre often likened to giant stylized roses or artichokes - make these strapping plants seem like the essence of order. But their wicked spines and leathery
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)
• Cool-season• Annual• Full sun• Regular wateringBlooming in bright colors, pastel shades, and white, snapdragons range in size from 6- to 8-inch dwarfs to 3-foot-tall giants. There are several flower forms; besides
With its richly colored, long-blooming flowers, bee balm ranks among the showiest summer perennials for intermountain gardens. The long tubular flowers attract a variety of pollinators. The aromatic leaves, whose sc
Spotted Spurge (Chamaesyce maculata; sometimes listed as Euphorbia maculata)
Common weeds at a glanceThis annual weed is particularly aggressive: not only does it produce large quantities of seed, it also sets seed within just a few weeks of germination. It grows from a shallow taproot and f
In Japanese snack bars, edamame - green soybeans - are as popular as salted peanuts are in beer pubs around the West. You crack open the plump green shells and pop the cooked beans right into your mouth.Edamame are
Nancy Robinson usually plays by the rules. But in her kitchen garden, in San Juan Capistrano, anything goes. Here, seasonal flowers rule―not the foliage that defines the rest of her garden. In May, for instance, pin
Orange, rust, ruby red, gold: These are the colors of autumn, forever associated with falling leaves, woodsmoke, and sweater weather. Theyre also the colors of mum flowers ― perfect for brightening patios or porches
In certain parts of the country, red is verboten if you want a gentle, dainty garden ― the color is way too vivid. But if you live in the desert, red is often the perfect hue, says landscape architect Puck Erickson.
Royal Purple smoke tree adds drama
Looking for a little extra oomph in your garden? Follow Monika Hellwegens lead and use Royal Purple smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria) as an accent plant among green grasses, shrubs, and trees. It always adds drama, say
Roses, in a way, have come full circle. Early kinds ― the ones nature produced without our help ― were tough characters with healthy foliage, and many with fragrant blooms. But we weren’t satisfied with them. We wan
I design a product that just happens to be a flower, plant breeder Todd Perkins says. I envision what I want, then I go shopping for genes. If I cant find the ones I need, Ill mutate the genes I have as a last resor
Bearing pale blue blossoms on stems reaching 6 inches tall, spring star flower (Ipheion uniflorum) looks delicate. But as one of the easiest bulbs to grow, it tolerates a wide range of soils, takes sun or part shade
Your guide to planting, care, and harvesting lavender
More: Easy summer flowersABOUT LAVENDERSAt her farm in Silverton, Oregon, Trina Riemersma grows the varieties listed below. All thrive in full sun and well-drained soil (add organic matter to improve heavy soils).•
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