In this article, I want to share with you 49 exceptional raised garden bed ideas that will inspire you to start your own garden bed.
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We know that growing our own cut flowers is easy, with clear benefits: thrift, bounty, show-off value. But we don't always get around to doing it, despite
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We have long admired the elegant and thoughtful gardens created by London-based landscape designer Alexandra Noble, but we are especially charmed by her re
Groundcovers are great for covering large areas and is low maintenance. Check out our informative post on ground covers for shade & more!
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is a proverbial phrase used to encourage optimism and a can-do attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune. The underlying message is to make the best out
Todays' photos are from Barbara Curtiss in Kent, Connecticut. We've visited Barbara's garden before (refresh your memory HERE), and we love how she and her husband have collaborated on their...
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Just like plants need to get plenty of water, sunlight, and nutrients, they also need plenty of air. Sometimes this becomes an issue because foot traffic and general traffic over a patch of earth will cause the soil to compact, and when the soil is compacted, the roots have trouble getting oxygen.
Hello, remember me? It has been a while. I think this is one of the the longest periods I’ve ever gone without writing here since I started this blog in 2007. I’ve felt guilty, but at the same time, I’ve known that I needed to step away and sort a few things out. I’m […]
There are a few places on this earth where you just know, okay, this is it, this is the place. Whether you're getting married, looking for an unforgettable place to celebrate a 50th birthday, milestone anniversary or simply in search of paradise on earth in its purest form, perhaps you might conside
The Three Sisters is an ancient companion planting method that originated with Native American tribes, who planted corn, beans, and squash together for mutual benefit. This method is still as relevant today as it was in the past, and my guide will show you how to plant a Three Sisters garden (with s
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Grow a gorgeous cut flower garden! This beginner-friendly guide covers everything from choosing flowers to expert arranging.
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Dahlias are a gorgeous late summer bloomer. You can get more of what you love this Spring when you propagate Dahlias from Cuttings!
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Angelica is a biennial herb that has been used medicinally, as a vegetable and to flavor liqueurs.
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Do you have an old favorite Lilac bush you want to propagate? Rooting lilac plants from cuttings is easier than you think, come see how!
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You can add pizzazz to any patch of earth by planting a garden of assorted herbs: Blooming herbs not only look wonderful, they also smell terrific. And of course, they can really make your meals come alive.
Cosmos are among the most productive annual cut flowers and easy to grow, perfect for beginning gardeners. Seed can be started indoors or direct sown.
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Hometalk Highlights's discussion on Hometalk. 11 Stunning Flowers That Thrive in Shade - You don't have that traditional sunny patch for flowers - but what you do have can look just as amazing!
Dahlias are a gorgeous late summer bloomer. You can get more of what you love this Spring when you propagate Dahlias from Cuttings!
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(aka: Matteuccia 'Fanfare') Matteuccia 'The King' is an amazing selection of ostrich fern, distributed by the late Larry Mellichamp, who got it from NC's Powell's Garden around 1985. Matteuccia 'The King' is one of the few forms we've found that thrives in the hot, humid southeastern US, where normal ostrich ferns fear to tread. The 3' tall deciduous rosettes (6' tall under ideal conditions) spread vigorously via underground rhizomes. In nature, the deer-resistant ostrich ferns are found in moist ditches and lowlands, but also adapt well to drier garden conditions where they grow a bit shorter. Patches of Matteuccia struthiopteris 'The King' are highlighted by the 18" brown fertile fronds that appear in fall and persist through the winter when they can be spray painted with some cool psychedelic colors to freak out your garden visitors. Maintenance: Ostrich fern is a low maintenance perennial when grown under the proper conditions. In fall, the sterile fronds will die back, leaving the rigidly upright fertile fronds. We like to remove the old sterile fronds, creating a more visually appealing patch for the winter months. Since it is a vigorous spreader, it should not be planted near other smaller, more defenseless plants, which will be quickly overrun. Growing Conditions: Ostrich fern naturally grows in very damp soils including standing water. Despite this, it will actually thrive also in soils that have average moisture and even seasonal droughts. In the wild, ostrich fern can be found growing in both sun and shade. It has good sun tolerance as long as the soil moisture is adequate. Typical ostrich fern will not survive the heat of the Southeast US, but the clone Matteucia 'The King' will thrive despite the intense summer heat. Garden Value: Because ostrich fern is a vigorous spreader, it can be used to fill a large space with an airy, relaxing texture. It can also be interplanted with other later emerging plants like native lilies or amorphophallus for some fascinating textural combinations.
