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Gleditsia, Honeylocust

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Juncus, Corkscrew Rush

Corkscrew Rush Juncus Description: A whimsical head-turner that provides terrific architectural interest. Leaves are wound in tight, upright spirals when they emerge then begin to relax as they mature. Plant it in a spot where it can be appreciated up close. Also makes a great bog plant.

Franklinia, Ben Franklin's Tree

Yucca, Adam's Needle

Fertilizing & Weed Control

Purslane

Type: Annual Light: Full Sun Attributes: Deadheading not necessary, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, low maintenance Good Companion Plants: Calibrachoa, Verbena Plant Care: An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance. Planting Instructions: Annuals

Alyssum

Alyssum Lobularia hybrid Description: If there’s one new plant that should be on everyone’s list, it’s Snow Princess™, a unique breakthrough in the genus for heat tolerance and extended season performance. This sterile Lobularia is extremely vigorous, and because it puts no energy into setting seed it has an incredibly long bloom time. In fact, […]

Landscaping

Care of Currants & Gooseberries

Planting Space the plants about 4′ apart, or set them closer if more convenient, but expect them to grow less vigorously. Plant in the open, but be sure soil moisture is constant. Set the plants a little deeper than they grew in the nursery. Pruning Use pruning techniques associated with Blueberries.

Carolina Allspice, Sweetshrub

Pyrus, Flowering Pear

When to Divide Perennials

Aster – Divide every 2-3 years in spring Astilbe – Divide every 3-4 years in spring Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) – Division is difficult, carefully divide in spring or late summer/early fall Basket-of-Gold (Aurinia) – Divide in late summer/early fall. Bee Balm (Monarda) – Divide approx. every third year in spring Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) – Divide […]

Japanese Beetles

Life Cycle Egglaying begins soon after adults emerge from the ground and mate. Females leave plants in the afternoon, burrow 2 to 4 inches into the soil in a suitable area, and lay their eggs. Females lay 1 to 4 eggs every 3 to 4 days for several weeks – a total of […]

Carpinus, Hornbeam

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