Articles listed under “full sun”
Warm sunshine container — August 31, 2010
One of the great things about container gardening is that you can create a planting almost any time of year.
Midsummer coverup — August 17, 2010
Many perennials bloom in early or midsummer. If you’re lucky, the foliage that’s left after they finish blooming is attractive.
Naked ladies — August 3, 2010
This is a plant with a lot of common names. You might also hear it called “magic lily” or “resurrection lily.” But whatever you call it, it’s a late-summer star.
‘Double Click Rose Bonbon’ cosmos — June 15, 2010
Flower gardeners are always looking for pretty flowers — and this new cosmos really delivers. Just take a look at the big 3- to 4-in. fully double pink flowers. Wow!
‘John Fanick’ garden phlox — May 25, 2010
Garden phlox in hot areas are rarely happy plants. But ‘John Fanick’, a 3-ft.-tall cultivar, was discovered growing just fine in San Antonio, Texas, where it can get very hot.
‘Jethro Tull’ tickseed — May 11, 2010
The classic coreopsis flower is a single yellow daisy shape. But that’s not the only shape you’ll find these days.
How to buy a foxglove — April 27, 2010
When you’re shopping for a foxglove at the garden center, how do you know which plants are a good buy and which plants to pass by?
Big Kiss White Flame gazania — March 30, 2010
Bring on the heat! Gazanias don’t mind. The new Big Kiss™ series of gazanias is the perfect solution to those hot, dry areas where other annuals shrivel up and die.
Slide show: Marathon blooms — March 23, 2010
Looking for perennials that’ll produce loads of flowers next summer with very little care? Well, some daylilies flower for 75 days or longer!
Moss phlox — March 9, 2010
Moss phlox is one of those tried-and-true perennials that we often neglect in lieu of newer flowers.
‘Six Hills Giant’ catmint — January 26, 2010
As you begin to plan for flower color in your summer garden, you’d do well to include some catmint.
Graham Thomas rose — January 5, 2010
Talk about romantic roses! The richly scented, voluptuous yellow blooms of Graham Thomas are the very definition of romance.
‘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.
