Nandina grows best in moist but well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Choose a sheltered spot, with some sun to encourage good colouring up of the foliage. What plants look good with nandina? Nandina Companion Plants Nandina shrubs provide great color and texture to any landscape, all season long. PlantsRead More →
Jerusalem artichokes are considered invasive by some gardeners, and flowers should be cut before seeds develop if you don’t want the plant jumping the fence. … Plant tubers 3 feet apart, keep the soil moist and be patient. How deep should Jerusalem artichokes be planted? Do not allow cut seedRead More →
Hardy annuals include: Ammi Majus, Bupleurum, Borage, Calendula, Cerinthe, Cornflowers, Didiscus, Eschscholzia, Godetia, Gypsophila, Larkspur, Malope, Nigella, Phacelia, Phlox and Scabiosa. How quickly does phlox spread? Like other ground covers,creeping phlox takes a few years to reach maturity — about two years on average, according to the North Carolina StateRead More →
There are three main keys to growing Jack Frost successfully: consistent moisture, shade and using a preventative fungicide drench when transplanting into containers. Moisture Consistently moist, well-drained soil is essential. Don’t let this plant dry out, but don’t overwater it either. Is brunnera Jack Frost invasive? It flourishes in organically–rich,Read More →
Among vegetables, leafy greens are the most tolerant of shade, including kale, lettuce, spinach, arugula and chard. Related to both beets and spinach, Swiss chard tastes a little like both and is fairly easy to grow. How much sunlight does a lettuce plant need? Ideally, the plants should get atRead More →
Women Prefer Men Who Have This Hair Color. Apparently, gentlemen prefer blondes. … But while that may be the case for men, women don’t really see blonde guys as quite a catch. In fact, a recent study found that when it comes to dating, women prefer men with brown hair.Read More →
Arborvitae, or white cedar (Thuja occidentalis), develops its best shape when grown in full sun, but it will grow in some shade also. … Arborvitae will grow in a wide range of soil types, but grows best in moist, well-drained and fertile soils. Another native evergreen tree that will growRead More →
A common reason for wilting daisies is lack of water. If the soil feels dry to the touch, water the plant thoroughly. Maintain a regular watering schedule to avoid continued wilting of the flowers. How do you take care of potted daisies? Caring for shasta daisy plants in pots isRead More →
Forsythia is the fastest-growing shade shrub on this list, so if you’re looking to fill the space fast, consider planting forsythia. Why is my Griselinia hedge dying? Honey fungus Honey or bootlace fungus can cause a lot of damage to the roots of Griselinia. This fungus grows near stumps ofRead More →
Acer palmatum var. Grow in a sunny or partially shaded spot which is protected from cold winds, and with moist but well-drained soil. Can Japanese maples take full shade? Japanese maples need: While some can tolerate full sun, most Japanese maple varieties prefer dappled or afternoon shade, especially when young.Read More →