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See Bonus Table below 1. Gardens & Nature In addition to being beautiful, gardens can be a place where humans and nature meet and interact in a positive and beneficial way. Imagine watching colorful butterflies flitting around the border, moving from flower to flower in search of the tasty nectar within. Or sitting perfectly still [...]
Rock Gardens are a popular gardening style. There are no set rules but we’re offering some guidelines here, extracted from our sister site: http://www.rockstarplants.com. We hope you find this information helpful when selecting your plant material … Shapes and Sizes True alpine plants are native to high altitude, mountainous regions of the world, and they [...]
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLANT FOR THE JOB One of the great things about Jeepers Creepers® is that they offer solutions to what many gardeners perceive as problem areas. To help you find the right plant, we’ve created an amazing search feature on our sister site: http://www.jeeperscreepers.info/ that can be used in a number of different [...]
To see a complete description of our ornamental grasses, simply click on its Botanical Name. Climate Considerations Cool-season grasses begin growing in early spring and slow down or go dormant during the heat of summer. Some of these grasses tend to look a bit scruffy during July / August and may need a trim. Cool-season [...]
Looking for some excellent perennials that thrive in the shade? Browse our list below. Click on a Botanical Name for more details on each Heritage Perennial. Plant Features Hardy to Zone Bloom Time Drought Tolerant Aegopodium p. ‘Variegatum’ (Bishop’s Weed) Dense carpet of green and white foliage 2 summer yes Ajuga varieties (Carpet [...]
1. SOME FERN FACTS Ferns are valuable garden plants of great dependability and beauty. Their leaves, known as fronds, can be lacy or leathery, plain green or variegated, providing a long season of interest. Rarely suffering from pests and diseases, they offer trouble-free elegance. Ferns were tremendously popular in Victorian times, and many of [...]
1. Water is not an endless resource In various regions of North America the supply of clean fresh water for human consumption is becoming a less available resource. Many urban areas have had to place bans or tight restrictions on residential use of treated water for lawns and gardens. Even gardeners in rural areas often [...]
1. Container Garden Considerations From patios and balconies to decks and porches, container gardens can add colour and interest to any area around your home… and you don’t even need a garden. There is a lot to consider in planting and maintaining container gardens, but these tips should provide enough information to make your first [...]
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