Saturday, August 4, 2012

Trollius Golden Queen

Trollius Golden Queen (2 Bulbs Per Bag)
Trollius Golden Queen (2 Bulbs Per Bag)
This lovely perennial has a warm, golden-yellow color with buttercup shaped petals. The 'Golden Queen' loves moist conditions, so it is great for bag gardens and watersides. Features: -Color: Orange, Yellow. -Size: No. 1. -Zone: 3 - 10. -Flowering Time...Buy Now
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Triplet Lily

Triplet Lily (15 Bulbs Per Bag)
Triplet Lily (15 Bulbs Per Bag)
Crocus-like corms produce grass-like foliage with blue flowers on strong stems. Features: -Color: Blue. -Size: 5cm+. -Zone: 5 - 8. -Flowering Time: June - July. -Lighting: Sun, Partial Sun. -Deer Resistant: Yes. -Number of Bulbs Per Bag: 15.Buy Now
Flower Bulbs

6 tips for tiny gardens - MSN Real Estate

6 tips for tiny gardens - MSN Real Estate: "6 tips for tiny gardens
By Good Housekeeping
Space-smart solutions

This scaled-down garden in the historic harbor town of Stonington, Conn., maximizes every inch, a necessity in a village where plots are pint-size. Just 24 feet by 34 feet, it's on an elevated side yard next to the street — and was on full public display to every passer-by."

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Alocasia Odora

Alocasia Odora (1 Bulb Per Bag)
Alocasia Odora (1 Bulb Per Bag)
Tropical ideal container plants! Originating from Southern Asia, the striking foliage of this variety with its large, deep green upright leaves will provide for a dramatic effect in a container or in the garden. Enjoy their unique color all summer long...Buy Now
Alocasia Odora

Dinosaur Tree

Dinosaur Tree (1 Bulb Per Bag)
Dinosaur Tree (1 Bulb Per Bag)
This fast growing tree was first only known as a fossil and was thought to be extinct. It's a deciduous conifer (drops it's needles in the fall). Before the needles drop, they can change color from fresh green to yellow and red! This tree grows up to 7...Buy Now
Dinosaur Tree

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Nerine Bowdenii

Nerine Bowdenii (4 Bulbs Per Bag)
Nerine Bowdenii (4 Bulbs Per Bag)
Produces many Persian rose flowers with dark stripe on leafless stems. Strap-like foliage will grow after the flowers die off. Plant in organic, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Space bulbs 10-12" apart and 3" deep. Do not water until flower spik...Buy Now
Nerine Bowdenii

Monk's Cap Grandiflora Alba

Monk's Cap Grandiflora Alba (1 Bulb Per Bag)
Monk's Cap Grandiflora Alba (1 Bulb Per Bag)
Perennials for sun to partial shade! Pure white flowers with violet at the tips. Height: 3-4'. Beautiful clusters of flower spikes that look like a monk's hood. Excellent garden plant, or for greenhouse. Features: -Color: White. -Size: No. 1. -Zone: 3 ...Buy Now
Monk's Cap Grandiflora Alba

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

3. How much irrigation?

3. How much irrigation?
The general rule of thumb is to apply approximately 1 inch of water per week. However keep in mind that different plants will use different amounts of water...
Irrigation

2. When to irrigate.

2. When to irrigate.
Here are 4 ways to determine if you need to water your landscape.
  • Foot Prints: Can you see foot prints as you walk across the lawn?
  • Screwdriver test: Stick a screwdriver 4 to 6 inches into the ground retrieving a small soil sample...
  • Actual Water Use: Determining the actual use of water by the plants requires a lot of information and a lot more daily work so...
  • Measuring Soil Moisture: A tensiometer is a device to measure soil moisture...
Irrigation

Understanding water and irrigation needs.

1. Understanding water and irrigation needs.
sprinkler
Understanding where your water comes from and how it leaves your landscape is the beginning to understanding irrigation. Irrigation is a method of balancing the amount of water to maintain consistent moisture levels...
Irrigation