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How to Grow Blue Mistflower – Get Lavender Flowers in the Fall

Garden Experiments — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:35:04 +0000

In late summer, pockets of lavender color begin to appear along the sides of roads, at the edge of streams, in old fields, and in wetlands or other moist-soil areas. These fuzzy lavender-colored flowers belong to the blue mistflower, also known as wild ageratum, a plant native to the central and southeastern U.S. Adding blue […]

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How to Grow and Care for Swamp Sunflower – Helianthus angustifolius

Garden Experiments — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:15:19 +0000

In the middle of summer, the bright yellow, showy flowers of swamp sunflower light up my garden. This perennial’s flowers keep blooming into the fall. It’s late October, and I still have bright yellow flowers that add some fall color to my yard. We have a patch in our backyard that stays wet most of […]

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Grow Cardinal Flower In Wet Soils for Hummingbirds

Garden Experiments — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 08:48:00 +0000

Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a perennial native plant that blooms from mid-summer to fall. The flowers on the bottom of its tall stalk bloom first, gradually opening to the top of the stem. It is also known as red cardinal plant or red cardinal flower. Colorful Plant for Moist Soils – Growing Conditions This […]

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How to Grow Oakleaf Hydrangea

Garden Experiments — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:32:25 +0000

Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a mounding, perennial, deciduous shrub that can grow to heights of up to 10 feet and nearly as wide (up to 8 feet generally). It produces branches from the base of the shrub, creating a mound-like shape for the plant. It is hardy in zones 5b through 9, but it […]

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Native Shrubs for Shade Gardens

Garden Experiments — Thu, 19 May 2022 20:28:10 +0000

There are many species of native shrubs that grow in the shade. These native plants need little sunlight and some species can handle deep shade conditions. Add some color and texture to those shady areas in your garden with shade-loving native shrubs that flower in the shade. By adding these native shade shrubs in your […]

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How to Grow Mother-in-Law’s Tongue Plant from Leaf Cuttings

Garden Experiments — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:02:00 +0000

Dracaena trifasciata (formerly Sansevieria trifasciata) or snake plant is an awesome house plant and can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions, making it perfect for indoor growing. If you want a plant-it-and-forget-about-it houseplant, then this is the one for you. The common names for Dracaena are rather tongue in cheek – mother-in-law’s tongue and snake plant […]

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Indian Pink – A Beautiful Wildflower for Shade Gardens

Garden Experiments — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:42:56 +0000

One of the prettiest wildflowers you can find in the woods is Indian Pink, Spigelia marilandica. This native plant has bright red tubular flowers with a yellow interior that ends in a 5-pointed star. The rich, red color really stands out making it a great flower for the shady areas of your garden. Where Does […]

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11 Plants for Colorful Shade Gardens

Garden Experiments — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:37:51 +0000

Planting in part to full shade doesn’t have to be boring. With these 10 colorful plants that need only part sun, you can add color and flowers to your shade garden. Choose from perennial flowers that grow in shade, shade perennials with brightly colored leaves, annuals that love shade, and ground covers perfect for those […]

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Eastern Redbuds Provide Early Spring Food for Bees

Garden Experiments — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:42:47 +0000

The pink-hued blooms of native eastern redbud trees (Cercis canadensis) are one of the first signs of color that I see in March. It’s a sure sign that spring is on its way and that more color will begin to pop up in the lawns and gardens in our neighborhood. After months of cold weather […]

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The First Spring Wildflowers

Garden Experiments — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:44:59 +0000

The first flowers to show their faces after winter are the native wildflowers. By mid to late-March, they are usually in full bloom, even after a quick dip in the temperatures. Choosing to incorporate native plants in to your garden is a great idea if you want hardy plants that can tolerate the local soil […]

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