Winter Gardening and Planning to Plant
Well, here I am snug and comfy and trying to remember to write 2010 on my checks. Yes, some people still write checks! The point is, it is below zero here in Minnesota and my mantra is “Why do I live...
View ArticleShade Gardens with Hostas and Heucheras
Do you have a shaded trouble spot in your yard? Do you lack vegetation beneath your mature trees? Brighten up this neglected area of your lawn with plants that do well in shade, such as hostas and...
View ArticleShade Gardens
Do you have a shady trouble spot in your yard? Don’t give up hope on these bare patches. Turn these trouble spots into thriving gardens by choosing shade-tolerant plants that are both colorful and easy...
View ArticleShade Gardens
Do you have a shady trouble spot in your yard? Don’t give up hope on these bare patches. Turn these trouble spots into thriving gardens by choosing shade-tolerant plants that are both colorful and easy...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of Slugs Eating Hostas
Slugs are a common pest in your hosta garden. Slugs look like snails, but without the shells. They prey on hosta leaves, which means missing foliage and small holes in your hosta’s leaves. They are...
View ArticleRest, Renew, Regrow | Hosta Growth Stages After Planting
Author: Peter Kelly, Content Manager Rest, Renew, Regrow Those are are three “R”s of horticulture. They are likely the mantra of every hort student around the world. They even apply to hostas just as...
View ArticleFall Gardening Tips for Zone 4
Fall Gardening Tips for September Through November: Below are fall gardening tips for gardeners in zone 4. Your timing may be different depending on your location. These same tips have been featured in...
View ArticleKnow All about Heucheras
A plant lover loves to grow unique and beautiful plants in his/her garden. If you too are looking for one such plant, then you can choose Heuchera, that is a native of America. Better known as coral...
View ArticleUseful Advice for Planting Heucheras in Containers
Coral bells are perennial plants known for the dramatically varying color of foliage among different species of these plants. Some of the common colors include golden, green, orange-red, lime, blackish...
View ArticleMaintenance Advice for Your Garden Tools
For gardening, one needs a specific set of tools. Almost every task related to the garden such as digging, pruning, and mulching needs to be done using these tools. A trowel is one of the most...
View ArticleImportant Tips About Dividing Hostas
Having a beautiful foliage, perennial plants such as hosta and heuchera add an attractive feature to the garden. Moreover, these plants need minimal care and attention, therefore, considerably reducing...
View ArticleHow to Care for Heucheras During Winters
If you are looking for plant species to grow in shady areas of your garden, heuchera or coral bells plant, as it is otherwise referred to, is probably the best choice for you. Although coral bells are...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Fertilizer for Heucheras?
While planning to grow heucheras in your garden, you also need to opt for appropriate fertilizers. Read on to know how you can make a smart choice. If you already have a heuchera garden, you certainly...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of Slugs Eating Hostas
Slugs are a common pest in your hosta garden. Slugs look like snails, but without the shells. They prey on hosta leaves, which means missing foliage and small holes in your hosta’s leaves. They are...
View ArticleRest, Renew, Regrow | Hosta Growth Stages After Planting
Author: Peter Kelly, Content Manager Rest, Renew, Regrow Those are are three “R”s of horticulture. They apply to hostas just as they do to any other plant. The three “R”s help us understand the hosta...
View ArticleFall Gardening Tips for Zone 4
Fall Gardening Tips for September Through November: Below are fall gardening tips for gardeners in zone 4. Your timing may be different depending on your location. These same tips have been featured in...
View ArticleCan you grow Hostas, Heucheras, and other Perennials Indoors?
One of the questions people like to ask is if you can grow Hostas, Heucheras, and other Perennials indoors? The short answer to this question is, unfortunately, no. The long answer is maybe, but it is...
View ArticleRest, Renew, Regrow | Hosta Growth Stages After Planting
Author: Peter Kelly, Content Manager Rest, Renew, Regrow Those are are three “R”s of horticulture. They apply to hostas just as they do to any other plant. The three “R”s help us understand the hosta...
View ArticleFall Gardening Tips for Zone 4
Fall Gardening Tips for September Through November: Below are fall gardening tips for gardeners in zone 4. Your timing may be different depending on your location. These same tips have been featured in...
View ArticleUseful Advice for Planting Heucheras in Containers
Coral bells are perennial plants known for their dramatically varying color of foliage. Some of the common colors include red, orange, yellow, green, purple, black, silver, and pink! The edges of the...
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