Articles listed under “full sun”
‘Golden Ring’ barberry — November 3, 2009
‘Golden Ring’ barberry has burgundy leaves that don’t fade or bleach in hot summer sun. In fall, the leaves, especially in the center of the plant, turn bright orange-red, so the entire plant seems to glow.
Pumpkin planter — October 27, 2009
Nothing says “fall” like a pumpkin, so what could be more perfect to use for a fall container?
‘Peter Pan’ African lily — August 25, 2009
Not many gardens can handle large containers filled with full-sized African lilies that grow up to 3 ft. tall and wide.
‘Rubra’ astrantia — July 28, 2009
Looking for some unusual flowers to spruce up your garden? Try ‘Rubra’ astrantia.
Iris — June 2, 2009
Just about everyone has grown iris at some time. But if you’ve noticed yours aren’t blooming like they used to, it may be time to divide.
Tips for growing lavender — May 19, 2009
Harvesting fragrant stems of English lavender is a pleasurable garden task. Even the bees are slower and linger quietly on this glorious plant.
Butterfly container garden — March 17, 2009
Want to bring in the butterflies? Create a garden using plants they love. The butterflies will flock to the “buffet” selection of flowers.
Penstemon — February 10, 2009
Need a plant for that hot, dry spot? Also want hummingbirds? Choose a penstemon!
Double Knock Out rose — January 27, 2009
Double Knock Out could be the perfect landscape rose.
Tulip — January 6, 2009
There are some plants that just stand for a certain season, and nothing says “spring” as loud and clear as tulips!
Gerbera daisy — December 23, 2008
Who doesn’t love a daisy? Gerberas produce flowers up to 4 in. in diameter atop single, unbranched stems, making them excellent for cutting.
Kudzu — September 23, 2008
Known as “the vine that ate the South,” this perennial weed thrives in USDA zones 5 to 11 from Florida to Oklahoma and north to Connecticut to Illinois.
New England aster — September 16, 2008
If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, planting asters is a good start.
Swordleaf inula — August 19, 2008
If you have clay soil, you might want to try growing swordleaf inula. The mounds of small swordlike leaves are almost covered with 1-in.-diameter golden-yellow flowers in midsummer.
‘Victoria’ mealycup sage — July 29, 2008
What could be better in a summer border than a lush mass of blue flowers? ‘Victoria’ is one of the best sages for massing, and the flowers and foliage are denser than many other species.
Designing with marigolds — July 8, 2008
Marigolds are some of the most versatile annuals you can grow. They will blend with almost any color in your garden and have a variety of heights.
Shrubby St. John’s wort — July 1, 2008
Sometimes it seems that all the best shrubs either flower in the spring or have fabulous fall color, leaving the summer bare. Here’s a shrub that’s showy in the summer.
Sunny fern facts — June 17, 2008
Ferns are commonly recommended for shade gardens, but if you’re fond of ferns and don’t have shade, there are some ferns that will tolerate full sun with the right care.
‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ clematis — June 3, 2008
Here is a situation where more is better – double blooms. ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ is a clematis with 4- to 6-in.-wide double blooms that open a light shade of green and change to creamy white as they mature.
Bridal wreath spirea — March 25, 2008
Truly an old-fashioned favorite, this shrub has appeared in many a hedge around an old farmhouse.
Serbian bellflower — January 29, 2008
Serbian bellflower is a low-growing campanula that grows well in almost any garden soil except poorly drained clay.
‘Samantha’ bellflower — October 23, 2007
We grew ‘Samantha’ at our test garden in part shade and it bloomed beautifully. It’ll rebloom in late summer or fall if you deadhead.
‘Autumn Blush’ tickseed — September 25, 2007
‘Autumn Blush’ lives up to the tickseed family’s tough reputation — with a twist.
