A low-maintenance mix of annuals and perennials creates the perfect border for a set of steps.
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Creating a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing garden requires a symphony of layers, commencing from the ground up. Low-growing perennials play a vital role, infusing your garden beds, walkways, paths, and borders with with a symphony
Pentas plant, a sun loving annual and perennial ideal for flower borders and pots when a splash of color is needed. We share HOW TO care for Pentas. [ MORE]
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Tall flowers add height, visual impact, and structure to a border garden. Here is a selection of fast-growing annuals and perennials to consider.
Pentas plant, a sun loving annual and perennial ideal for flower borders and pots when a splash of color is needed. We share HOW TO care for Pentas. [ MORE]
This prairie-inspired border is specifically designed for sun-soaked, dry areas and is incredibly low-maintenance.
No cottage garden is complete without a bed or border of fragrant and colorful stock flowers. Learn about this Victorian classic here on Gardener’s Path.
Grow your own beautiful cut flower garden with this planting plan full of annual blooms perfect for a back bed or border!
Growing green specimens on pathways can beautify them and give a welcoming appearance to your house. Here are the Best Plants For Walkways.
Create stunning plant combinations for beds, borders, or containers. Unlock your creativity and transform your garden today!
Shade can be the bane of every flower gardener's existence. You'd like something to brighten up that dark corner in your yard... but what can you plant? I've compiled a list of 26 shade-loving annuals
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Perennial flowers are a cost-effective garden choice. Read on for 17 attractive, easy-to-grow varieties you’re going to love, right here on Gardener’s Path.
Here you can learn all about the 12 best annuals for borders.
Now is the time to dream of summer flowers – and buy seeds for some of them. I have run a landscape design/build company for almost 30 years and every year I make sure to include annual flowers in our clients’ landscapes. I know you may cringe when you hear that you have to plant these seeds or little flowers anew every year but the non-stop blooms are well worth it! Here are a few of my favorite annual flowers from some of our plantings. Please note that some are considered a perennial in warmer growing zones.
My design is very simple. I like to repeat some flowers in the border, but I also like to use a random planting scheme that gives a naturalistic face for it. I like very much to use annuals, biennials, and tender perennials with the perennials and self-seeding plants.
Dit is de Duifkruid - Scabiosa 'Chile Black' plant. De volwassen hoogte van deze dieprood (bijna zwart) bloeiende vaste plant is ca. 40 cm en vereist een kalkrijke, zonnige border. Waarbij de meeste Scabiosa of duifkruid soorten blauw van kleur zijn, is deze diep- donkerrood van kleur! Ze zijn familie van de Dipsacaceae. Reken bij de aanplanting in groepen met zo'n 9-11 stuks per m2. Bloemen en bloeiperiode Duifkruid - Scabiosa 'Chile Black' De bloemen zijn fluweelrood, bijna zwart van kleur. De lange bloeitijd duurt van ca. juni tot en met september. De bladeren zijn groen en ongeveer 25 cm groot. Deze soort verdraagt een temperatuur tot -5 graden Celsius. Dit is een éénjarige vaste plant, maar bij het aanplanten op een beschutte, warme plek is de kans groot dat deze tuinplant het volgende jaar gewoon weer opkomt. Aanplanting en standplaats Duifkruid - Scabiosa 'Chile Black' Deze prachtige planten zijn geschikt voor de tuinen op het zuiden. Ze staan namelijk graag op een zonnige plek en en voedselrijke grond. Deze planten laten zich erg goed combineren met 'rotsplanten' als de bodem ter plaatse maar niet te droog is. Ze woekeren niet of nauwelijks en laat zich goed combineren met andere planten zoals siergrassen. Bekijk ook o.a. onze kant en klare borderpakketten voor zon borders. Of tal van andere bordersets met een slimme mix aan borderplanten.
Perennial borders can be located in front of fences, hedges and walls. 6 steps from planning to planting day for a new flower bed of perennials.
Generally, annual geraniums do best in areas that have at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Ivy geraniums are also an annual, but this variety enjoys light shade. When it comes to perennial geraniums, you need to know which exact variety you have, as some prefer full sun and others prefer part shade.
From Silver Mound to Daylilies, here are 12 plants for walkways that will add character to both your home and garden.
Looking to add some colorful and vibrant flowers to your garden quickly? Check out our guide on Flowers that Grow Quickly from Seeds.
Echium vulgare (Viper's bugloss), late May.
Pentas plant, a sun loving annual and perennial ideal for flower borders and pots when a splash of color is needed. We share HOW TO care for Pentas. [ MORE]
This pretty perennial border, in the prairie style planting, is composed of vigorous perennials which will set your garden afire from early summer until fall. Designed to bring structure and focus, it includes Helenium (Sneezweed), Monarda (Bee Balm) and Veronicastrum (Culver's Root).
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Living in a garden that has been around for over ninety years definitely has its challenges. When the two of us moved into the curators’ house at the Seattle's Dunn Gardens, twelve years ago, our initial plan was to stay on for only a year. Little did we know . . .
A well-designed walkway that is lined with beautiful plants can really add to a home's curb appeal. And what's not to love about a romantic stone path edged
Er gaat niets boven de dramatische bloemen van ridderspoor (Delphinium). In dit artikel lees je alles over de verzorging van ridderspoor.
These beauties will survive and thrive in the heat.
When planning your garden, consider these plants for forming borders, either in a bed or along a path.
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Cutting back perennials is an important part of maintaining your landscape. Check out this advice on when, why, and how to cut back perennials.
Learn how to grow nasturtiums, and add bright pops of color to your garden (and spice to your salad) with this easy to grow edible flower.
