Archive for February 2013
Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis X acutiflora ~’KARL FOERSTER’ Beautiful ornamental grass that looks great in a mass or standing alone. This grass plumes in late spring starting as bright pink to red and fading to buff.…
Read MoreNative Prairie Verbena
This little perennial groundcover is one tough plant. It literally bloomed from April through November in my garden here in Northwest Arkansas. Drought tolerant. Heat Resistant (stood up well in…
Read MoreNinebark
Physocarpus opulifolius ~ NINEBARK I can’t say enough about this shrub. One of my favorites. It makes an excellent specimen shrub. Beautiful leaves. Loose form with flowing branches.6′-10′ tall and 6′-8′ wide.…
Read MoreOakleaf Hydrangea
HYDRANGEA QUERCIFOLIA ~ OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA This is a great “show stopping” shrub for your landscape. It is a larger shrub that makes a fantastic specimen plant, or it can be…
Read MoreSedum Angelina
RUPESTRE ‘ANGELINA’ ~ SEDUM ‘ANGELINA’ This little groundcover sedum is amazing! It is a semi-evergreen sedum. It has bright lime green foliage in the spring and summer. In the fall…
Read MoreWatering
Even though it is winter…don’t forget to supplement your plants watering needs. Containers are especially quick to dry out during the winter months. You do not want your plants to…
Read MorePruning
Winter is a great time to do some pruning on your trees. There are no leaves that block the view of the limb structure, so you can see the limbs…
Read MorePlant Heaving
Plant heaving occurs when the soil has extreme temperature changes. The soil pushes upward lifting the plants and exposing the roots. If you mulched well in the fall, your plants are less…
Read MorePlanning and Notes
Mid-summer is a great time to take notes! Spend some time walking around your garden assessing what you like and what you need to change. Maybe some plants need to be…
Read MoreNewly Planted Seeds
Keep your newly planted seeds moist but not soaked until they germinate. It is important to give them consistent moisture during their germination period. Once they have sprouted, continue to give…
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