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Watch out for garden, yard trends

June 04, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

I am curious every year about the trends in lawns and gardens, and the Garden Media Group is on top of it.
You may have already spotted the biggest new trend. It’s the transformation of the backyard patio into a complete outdoor garden room.
I saw evidence of this trend when I visited the Northwest Flower and [...]

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Plant popular hydrangeas in a pot

May 22, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Plants

Question: Can I plant a hydrangea in a pot? If I do, how do I overwinter it? -Baltic gardener
Answer: Hydrangeas can be planted in a pot. To overwinter, leave the pot outside to freeze in the fall then put it in an unheated garage or shed. The plant is done growing for the season and [...]

Experiment with delightful native flowers

May 06, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Flowers

Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) runs through the woods like a parade of elfin umbrellas. Down in the moist, brown layer of last year’s leaves delicate snow-white petals of bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) emerge, a terrestrial version of Monet’s water lilies. Glassine tiny bells dangle from blueberry twigs (Vaccinium spp.), small flowers soon to become sweet, navy blue [...]

March 28, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

Trees and shrubs
Spring flowering shrubs should be pruned, only if needed, after spring bloom. Fertilize then, as well. Most shrubs will benefit from one application of fertilizer per year, and spring is a fine time to apply it. Repeated applications should not be necessary.
Annual flowers and vines
Our pansies seem finally to be recovering from our [...]

Whats hot in the yard for 2007

January 19, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

If you like living the good life outdoors – planting perennials and then barbecuing a few ribs on the grill – there are some new twists in store this year.
Trends include 24-hour gardens, bold and bright foliage, big accents and environmentally friendly techniques.
“The outdoor living boom has clearly moved from being just a trend to [...]

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ANNUAL HIBISCUS

The two hibiscus most commonly grown as annuals are not true annuals, but tropical shrubs that thrive outdoors during hot South Carolina summers. They can be grown in the ground

PERENNIAL HIBISCUS

Mature height/spread: While dwarf varieties may only grow two to three feet tall, many varieties and species can attain heights of eight feet or more each growing season once established.

Turk’s Cap: (Malvaviscus arboreus)

Turk's Cap: (Malvaviscus arboreus) is a perennial grown for its constant blooms that resemble a Turkish turban. The bright red, three inch long hibiscus-like flowers never fully open. It is

Hibiscus: SPECIES AND CULTIVARS

Scarlet Swamp Hibiscus: (Hibiscus coccineus): is a southeastern native hibiscus also commonly known as Texas Star. The six to eight inch wide flowers are brilliant red, with petals more separated

Okra: (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Okra: (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a surprisingly (for anyone who has not grown it) ornamental vegetable. Like other relatives, it has a typical showy hibiscus type flower — light yellow with

Tri-C Offers Gardening and Landscaping Courses at East and West Locations

This spring and summer, 'green thumbs' and green-thumb-wannabes can expand their knowledge with gardening and landscaping courses at Tri-C's Eastern and Western Campuses, and at the Petitti Garden Center in

Areas affected by construction to get new trees

Starting today, Split Rock Landscaping will begin replacing trees in the 33rd Street and Duluth Avenue, 13th Street and Kiwanis Avenue, and Pendar Lane Storm Drainage Basin Project Areas. Approximately 300

Experiment with delightful native flowers

Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) runs through the woods like a parade of elfin umbrellas. Down in the moist, brown layer of last year's leaves delicate snow-white petals of bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
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