This Painted Ice Crystals Activity is such a fun winter sensory activity that you can do outdoors. We set ours up as a colorful fairy garden that looks so pretty in the sun!
In fall the Instagram feeds many of our favorite gardeners, quite understandably, start to wither or move indoors. Not so that of Dutch garden designer Fra
(aka: Tristagma peregrinans) Ipheion 'Rolf Fiedler' is a selection of easy-to-grow Ipheion peregrinans that is a true star of the winter rock garden. The 5" long, narrow, glaucous green, allium-like foliage emerges in late winter, lying flat against the soil. Beginning for us in mid-March, the clumps are topped with 1" fluorescent, azure blue flowers. The slowly stoloniferous plants, which spread to 2' wide in 5 years, flower for two months in our garden. Ipheion 'Rolf Fiedler' is great when used with gold foliage or golden flowered bulbs in early spring. Maintenance: Once planted Spring Starflower requires no maintenance. However every few years the clumps can be divided and replanted to form larger masses for bigger and better displays in the garden. This can be done most anytime though the best time might be after bloom. Dig a clump up and divide into as many clumps as desired, from one bulb to clumps of many bulbs. Replant and water in. Done after bloom the foliage will likely die away quicker than it would if left undivided. No worries here as it will definitely return next fall. Growing Conditions: Ipheion are summer dormant and will tolerate drought during its dormant period. They resume growth in the fall and grow through the winter months into spring. At this time they need moisture and at least part day sun. They will thrive in full sun. Avoid poorly drained soil. They don't need sharp drainage, just average drainage. As Ipheion grows through the winter months it is an excellent plant to fill spaces that are vacated in the winter by large herbaceous perennials such as crinums and hibiscus or under deciduous shrubs. Thus two different plants occupy the same space, subletting it during opposite growing seasons; the frost-tolerant Ipheion during the winter growing season and the others during the frost-free growing season. Twice as much ornamental display is thus created in the same space by using this method. Natural Impact: Ipheion is of great value for the time of the year that it blooms, late winter into early spring, and for the length of time that it is in bloom, at least 6 weeks, producing a long succession of flowers. Blue is the typical color of both Ipheion uniflorum and Ipheion perigrinans and it is a true blue and perhaps of greater value for being this hue. The white and pink flowered selections are also very beautiful. Single clumps are quite lovely but larger masses or drifts have far more impact. The foliage of Ipheion is garlic-scented like its Allium relatives and usually not grazed by deer or rabbits.
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Find out how to make a DIY miniature fairy garden and get ideas for this enchanting and fascinating garden trend, suitable for both kids and adults. Contents 1 1. Broken Pot Fairy Garden 2 2. Fairy Garden with the Castle 3 3. DIY Sparkly Beach Stone Fairy House 4 4. DIY Teacup Fairy Garden 5 …
Light up your backyard with these glowing orbs of twine. Words and photos: Sheryl Burson Fairy lights don’t have to be simply strung along a fence or door frame. These rustic globes will brighten up an outdoor living space or a vertical garden, and can easily be moved around depending on the season and décor needs. They’re easy to make, too (though gluey twine can bring back memories of sticky-fingered days of kindy). If you wish to use your orbs in a shady place, use battery-powered fairy lights. They can then be moved around without concern for the sun. However,
This DIY dried citrus garland screams holiday decor! The colors are so dreamy, plus all natural! Add some cinnamon sticks to keep it around for the rest of the year!
Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' Given to me by my Mum, this gorgeous herb managed to survive our harsh winter and seems to have flourished (it's been quite dry this year). A member of the Oregano family.
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Do you grow rosemary in your garden? Make sure to read these steps on how to protect rosemary in winter.
Unfortunately, i didn't get the step by step pictures of this project but I think you can kind of make it out. Since these pictures, I had to take my little Urb…
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Learn how to winterize perennials to keep them safe during the cold months. If you prepare perennials for winter, they'll be back in spring.
From easy container gardens to backyard landscaping ideas, these DIY fairy garden ideas will bring whimsy and charm to your outdoor space!
Although this shrub grows lustily without maintenance or trimming, pruning nandina on an annual basis can keep it compact and prevent taller shrubs from getting leggy.
