Planting Perennials for Fall Color
When autumn comes some people are already thinking about next season and putting this year's gardens to bed. If you have planned ahead, your garden can still be going strong when others are done blooming. Most can't resist at least one of those ... [... more]
Northern Gardening |
Renovating the Ladies' Border: Planting is Complete
More than 1,500 plants are now in the ground and are quickly filling in the border Lynden B. Miller, the border's designer, was on hand to help with planting perennials. In May, 2002, Lynden B. Miller was on hand to help with a major planting of ... [... more]
Fine Gardening |
21" DeWit Perennial Planter
 The DeWit Perennial Planter is the most versatile two hand tool for planting perennials. Planter features T-Handle to ease the strain on hands and wrists. Since 1898 the DeWit Company has been creating quality garden, lanscaping, and construction tools f [... more]
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Soil Preparation for Perennials
Tammy Algood displays some of her favorite soaker-hose connectors. Before planting perennials, most gardeners will need to amend the soil to improve its texture and drainage. Perennial plants live in the same place for many years, so it's ... [... more]
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Urban Farming
Terracing a steep back yard was the first step in creating Rani's urban farm. Plastic planting bags make it possible to grow crops on the roof. Rani Jacobs has transformed her small back yard into an urban farm, planting perennials along with the ... [... more]
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September Tips: The Desert Southwest
Sharpen your spades and start preparing for a flurry of planting. See our planting tips. Dividing Perennials Planting Perennials -- Divide or plant perennials now that bloom in spring or early summer and midsummer. -- Fertilize roses to encourage ... [... more]
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September Tips: Southern California
September marks the beginning of the fall planting season -- a busy time of year for lucky warm-climate gardeners. Pre-chill hyacinth bulbs in the refrigerator to Dividing Perennials Planting Perennials -- Divide or plant perennials now that ... [... more]
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November Tips: The Desert Southwest
While gardeners to the North get their first snows, you can enjoy beautiful weather in your garden, as you complete your planting and tidying up for winter enjoyment. Continue to plant roses. -- Continue planting perennials, ground covers, herbs, ... [... more]
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November Tips: The South
This month is for finishing up fall planting. Give your houseplants shelter. -- You can continue planting perennials, container roses, and container or balled-and-burlapped trees and shrubs. -- Plant spring-blooming bulbs. In cooler regions where ... [... more]
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November Tips: Southern California
Returning rains mean a greener landscape, beautiful roses, and finishing up fall planting. Remember to water plants -- Continue planting perennials, groundcovers, herbs, roses, and trees and shrubs. Also plant native wildflowers such as ... [... more]
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Planting Perennials in Patios, Paths, & Walls
Embed perennials in your existing structures to liven up the look of your garden. Structural elements such as patios, stone walls, and garden paths help set the tone or mood for a landscape. The English refer to these structures as the "bones" [... more]
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Planting Perennials
Select compact and dark green plants. Plants held in warm shopping areas have long, pale green growth and are not as suitable as seedlings or completely dormant plants. Named varieties are best because their ornamental characteristics are known. ... [... more]
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