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10 Things We Love About Garden Plants
Four Seasons of Garden Plants

Choose herbs and vegetables that your family will love. Think about growing vegetables that do well in shade, like spinach and kale.

Learn about the differences between plants belonging to the same family by learning their botanical names. Knowing their life cycle will help you plan and care for your garden.

Small Ornamental Trees

Trees add a sense the size of a garden and offer visual attraction throughout the year. beautiful spring blooms, vibrant autumn foliage, berries or seed pods. They can also serve as privacy screens and shade to an entryway or patio. Ornamental trees can be used as a focal point. They can be planted in small groups to create a small grove or as part an ornamental plant and flower border. You can purchase smaller ornamental trees that have been pruned into tree forms at nurseries, or you can buy them bare-root. Many large trees can be cut back to a smaller ornamental tree form as well such as viburnums, late lilacs, and winged euonymus.

If you have a garden that is in an area that is sunny and hot with well-drained ground flowers, they will attract butterflies and other pollinators. For example, the crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a favorite in the south due to its long bloom time of purples and pinks from the summer months to the autumn. Its leaves turn from yellow to red in autumn and its bark becomes attractive in winter. It is resistant to cold temperatures in zones 5 to 9.

The heptacodium miconioides or seven-sons tree produces small white flowers from late summer to early fall and tolerates full sun. It's a great option to add height to an uninspiring deck and is drought-resistant once established. It is hardy from USDA zones 5 to 9.

The golden Irish yew can bring some color to the shaded corners of your garden thanks to its green to blue-green leaves. It's slow-growing is tolerant of pruning, and thrives in full shade or partial shadow. The compact, fastigiate form of this plant makes it an ideal solution for planting in tight areas.

Flowering Vines

The flowering vines are either annuals that bloom only for one season or perennials that add an element of color to the landscape for many years. Many of these plants need a sturdy trellis or another support to climb, though they can also sprawl out on the ground. They tend to grow quickly and fill in the vertical spaces of a garden providing the appearance and interest where there may otherwise be a blank space. Vines are available in a diverse variety of colors and bloom times, with plants suitable for every USDA Hardiness Zone. There are many different types of vines, from woody to hanging vines such as English Ivy, to herbaceous and non-woody vines such as morning glory or nasturtium.

A few types of flowers provide flowering vines with an extra glimmer. vegetable gardens -eyed Susan vine produces masses of bright orange, yellow or white flowers with dark centers. This fast-growing annual works well as a trellis for the sun and also in container. It's also a popular choice in hanging baskets, where it can be twisted around supports.

Try clematis if you want something more durable than the black-eyed Susan. This popular perennial comes in a variety of colors including shades of pink, yellow, white and the apricot. Certain clematis like Duchess Edinburgh and Josephine have large, fragrant flowers which appear in early spring. Others, like Sweet Autumn, bloom all throughout the summer and fall.

Another evergreen flowering vine is Carolina jessamine (Jasmine wrightii). This native to the southern United States is a lovely option for a garden or container, with its golden yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. It can grow to astonish heights if left unpruned and with sufficient support, making it a great plant for screening a view or shaded corner of an area.

Container Plants

Container plants add instant color to a garden without the long-term commitment of plants that are grown in ground or raised beds. They also make a fantastic focal point at the entrance to a house. They're also a fantastic way to grow flowers, herbs, or vegetables close to the eye for easy picking or cooking. Containers come in all sizes and shapes, including barrels (even half-barrels that are made of wood) buckets, containers windows, boxes and bath tubs, etc.

Knowing your plants and paying them the right amount of attention is key to the success of your container garden. Plants in containers dry out more quickly than those in the ground, which is why watering them more frequently is essential. Watering in the morning is optimal since it provides enough moisture to endure the heat of midday and avoids any dampness on the leaves during the night.

For the perfect container garden, look for trailing plants that have bright flowers or fun foliage. Coleus is a good choice for pots. It comes in many forms and colors that include dark green and variegated. Another option that is vibrant is the ivy-flowered geranium. It's a popular plant for containers with sun and it is self-cleaning so you don't need to deadhead.

If you want a taller potted plant to fill your outdoor space, you should consider the Japanese pieris. It's stunning pink, red and salmon-pink blooms in spring and summer. A pot with this deer-resistant plant can dress up a corner in the shade or sun. Papyrus can also be a great filler for a large container and its tufts vibrantly colored foliage look gorgeous hanging over the sides. Golden creeping Jenny is an alternative option (Lysimachia numularia 'Aurea' Zones 4-8). It's a brilliant trailing plant that's perfect for containers with sunnier conditions and its golden coins-shaped leaves are beautiful with most other colors.

Mid-Sized Trees

There is room in the garden for flowers that don't grow to heights of a mountain. These beauties are great for four seasons and add visual texture and form to the garden. They also bring a garden to life with their vibrant colors, flowers and scents. gardening vegetable are ideal to fill in a small garden, in the front garden or as a focal point.

Crape myrtles are a species of flowering trees, are a classic. Breeders have developed a variety of shades, ranging from lilac-purple blossoms like Muskogee crape myrtle and terrific hot pinks of Strawberry Dazzle crape myrtle to the rich reds of Dynamite and the elegant white of Natchez crape myrtles. They are fast-growing trees that bloom all summer long and can last for up to 40 years provided with proper care and the right conditions.

Another gorgeous deciduous flowering tree is the serviceberry (Melancholia x Lucida). This native tree is adorned with stunning white flowers in the spring, followed by tasty dark blue berries and finely toothed leaves. It also offers yellow and red fall color and a lighter brown winter bark. Serviceberry grows easily in full sun average soil that is well drained and is drought tolerant once established.

If you're seeking a small evergreen tree, you should consider swamp white oak. This fast-growing and disease-free tree can be found in wetlands, in areas where other trees aren't as adaptable. It can withstand some flooding and is a good choice for areas which are wet. It can reach 50-60 feet in a rounded shape and is an excellent choice for clay and moist soils. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and is resistant to air pollution.

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There are mentions of "full shade,"" "partial shade," and even "part sun" on plant tags. Often these terms aren't easily defined. Typically, plants that require full sun need minimum of six hours of direct sunlight every day. The sun's rays are the most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. So, the location of a garden with full sun is important to shield it from the harsh, dry afternoon sun.

Some fruiting and veggie vegetables can tolerate light shade, however, most require full sunlight. This is also true for leafy green vegetables, however it may take a little longer for these plants to mature and produce if they are grown in shaded locations.

Partial sun describes garden locations that receive three to six hours of direct sunlight every day, however the rest of the time these areas are moderately shaded or receive shaded sunlight dappled by shadows of trees and leaves. The ideal partial shade or partial sun spot is on the east side of your house. This will provide shade in the afternoon and cool morning sun for plants that love sun such as rhododendrons and azaleas.

Full shade describes very dark places that rarely get direct sunlight. These areas may be covered with tall evergreens or overhanging structures or they could be enclosed spaces and gardens in between houses. These are difficult places to grow in due to the competition between tree roots for water and the lack of light. If you discover that a plant or flower fails to thrive in this type of shade, try moving it to a different spot and add water as needed. The most reliable shade-producing plants include Astilbe, golden Hakone grass goatsbeard, and a variety of ferns.

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