by Carol | May 31, 2012 | Plants I Recommend
Here is a photo of me with Melanie Jane’s (my step daughter) new Itoh Peony. Check out this improved cultivated variety of peony with strong stems and huge rain resistant flowers. Look at the variation of flower petal colors. The newest flower is much...
by Carol | May 16, 2012 | New Improved Plants, Plants I Recommend, Shade Plants
Deep Shade Plants Tried and True How to Select Plants for Shade Let’s look at a handful of plants. Most of these plants can take a little sun but my point is, they can thrive in deep shade which is a difficult area for many homeowners to select plants for....
by Carol | May 1, 2012 | Dramatic Flowers, Garden Tips, Spring Gardening, Summer Garden Tips
Hydrangea Love Protecting your plants from intense summer heat in Portland Oregon Here are several lessons in this story for you, O gentle reader………..how to successfully transplant a shrub or tree in July heat, how to prevent leaf and flower...
