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Four Seasons of Garden Plants

Choose vegetables and herbs that your family will love. If you have shade areas look at growing vegetables that thrive in shade such as kale, Brussels sprouts and spinach.

Learn about the differences between plants belonging to the same family by learning their botanical names. Understanding their life cycle will aid you in planning and caring for your garden.

Small Ornamental Trees

Trees add a sense of dimension to gardens and offer visual interest throughout the year. They are a great source of vibrant spring blooms, attractive autumn foliage and berries, or seeds. They can also serve as privacy screens and shade to a patio or entranceway. Ornamental trees can be grown as a stand-alone focal point or grouped to form a small grove or planted as part of a mixed-planting and flower border. You can buy smaller ornamental trees pre-pruned into tree-like forms in nurseries, or buy them as bare-root. Viburnums, winged euonymus, and late lilacs are all large shrubs that can be pruned into small ornamental trees.

If you have an outdoor garden in an area that is sunny and hot with a well-drained soil flowers, they will attract butterflies and other pollinators. For instance, the crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a southern favorite with its long-lasting bloom of pinks and purples that last from summer until fall. Its leaves change from red and yellow in the fall and it has attractive, exfoliating bark in winter. This plant is resistant to cold temperatures from zones 5 to 9.

garden plants , also known as the seven-sons tree is tolerant of full sunlight and produces tiny white flowers from late summer through early fall. Once established, it's a great option to increase the height of the deck that is too small. The plant is tolerant of USDA zones 5 to 9.

In areas with shade in shadier areas, the golden Irish yew (Chamaecyparis tricarpa) can add shades to shady parts of the garden with its green to blue-green leaves. It is slow-growing, needs pruning well and grows easily in full shade or partial shade. The narrow, fastigiate habit of this plant makes it an the ideal choice for planting in tight spots.

Flowering Vines

Flowersing vines can be either annuals that bloom for a single season or perennials that bring colour to the landscape for years. A majority of these plants require a sturdy trellis or another support to climb, though some can just sprawl out on the ground. Most quickly, they fill in vertical spaces, adding beauty and interest to the garden. Vines are available in a diverse range of colors and bloom times, with plants for every USDA Hardiness Zone. There are a variety of varieties of climbing vines, from clinging or woody varieties, like English Ivy, and non-woody or herbaceous vines like morning glory and nasturtium.

A few types of flowers give flowering vines an extra glimmer. The black-eyed Susan vine produces scores of bright yellow, orange or white flowers with dark centers. This fast-growing annual is a good option for a trellis that is sunny and can be used in containers, too. It's also a favorite in hanging baskets where it can wiggle around the supports.

If you're looking for a more durable alternative to the black-eyed Susan look into the clematis. This perennial is widely available in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow and white. Certain varieties of clematis such as Duchess of Edinburgh and Josephine are characterized by large fragrant flowers that bloom in the early spring. Other varieties, like Sweet Autumn, bloom throughout summer and fall.

Another evergreen flowering vine is Carolina jessamine (Jasmine wrightii). This native of the southern United States makes a beautiful addition to a container or garden with its golden yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. It can reach heights of a hundred feet when supported properly and if pruned. This makes it a great plant for screening the view or creating an area of shade in a yard.

Container Plants

Container plants add instant color to your garden without the multi-year commitment of planting in ground or raised beds. They also make a fantastic centerpiece at the entryway to a home. They are also a great way to grow herbs, flowers or vegetables at eye-level to make it easy to pick and cook. Containers come in a variety of shapes and sizes: barrels (even half-barrels that are made of wood) buckets, containers, boxes, window panes as well as bath tubs, urns and more.

The most important factor to success in container gardening is knowing your plants and giving them the appropriate amount of attention. Watering plants in containers more often is necessary because they dry out faster than those in the ground. Watering in the morning is ideal as it gives them enough moisture to withstand the midday heat and prevents any dampness on the leaves during the night.

For containers Choose plants with trails with colorful flowers or fun foliage. Coleus is a great option for pots. It is available in a variety of forms and colors that include dark green and variegated. Another attractive option is the Ivy-flowered Geranium. It's a classic flowering plant for sunny pots, and it's self-cleaning, so it doesn't require deadheading.

If you're looking for a larger potted plant for your outdoor space, consider the Japanese Pieris. It blooms in spring and summer with stunning pink, salmon-pink, white, or red flowers. This deer-resistant plant can dress up any corner, whether in the shade or in the sun. Papyrus can also be a great filler for a large container and its tufts of brightly colored foliage look lovely hanging over the sides. Another option is golden creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea,' Zones 4-8). It's an excellent trailing plant that looks great in containers with brighter light. The yellow, coin-shaped foliage is a great match for a variety of colors.

Mid-Sized Trees

There is a place 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 shape to the garden. Their flowers, colors, and scents can also bring a garden alive. These small trees are perfect for filling in a smaller garden, in front of the garden or as a focal point.

Crape myrtles are an iconic illustration of this type of flowering tree. Breeders have created a wide range of colors from the lilac purple blooms of Muskogee crapemyrtle, the hot pinks and deep reds in Dynamite crapemyrtles, as well as the elegant whites of Natchez crapemyrtles. They are fast growing trees that bloom all summer and can live up to 40 years if provided with proper care and the right conditions.

Serviceberry (Melancholiaxlucida) is another beautiful deciduous tree with flowers. This native tree is adorned with stunning white flowers in the spring, followed by tasty dark berries, as well as finely-toothed leaves. It also has a yellow and red autumn colour, and a light brown winter bark. It is easy to cultivate Serviceberry in full sun and in well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought resistant.

If you need a small tree that is evergreen, try the swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor). This fast-growing and disease-free tree can be found in wetlands, where other trees are not as adaptable. It is even able to withstand flooding and is a great option for wet areas where other trees could drown. It will eventually grow 50-60 feet in the form of a rounded head. It is a great choice for clay and soils that are wet. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and resistant to air pollution.

Light Requirements

There are references to "full shade,"" "partial shade," and even "part sun" on plant tags. These terms aren't always specified in a clear manner. Typically, plants that require full sun need minimum of six hours of direct sunlight each day. The sun's rays are at their peak between 10 am and 4 pm, so the garden that is full sun must be protected from the intense afternoon sun.

Certain vegetables, including fruit, can withstand light shade, however, most require full sun. raised garden beds can also be affected by shade, but they can take longer to mature and produce.


Partial sun is a term used to describe areas of the garden which receive between three and six hours of direct sun each day. For the remainder of the day, these areas are moderately shaded or have dappled light from leaves and tree shadows. The east side of your home is the best location for partial shade or partial sun. This will provide shade in the afternoon and cool morning sun for sun-loving plants like azaleas and rhododendrons.

Full shade refers to extremely dark places that rarely have direct sunlight. These areas may be covered with tall evergreens or overhanging structures or be enclosed gardens and passageways between houses. These are difficult places to establish because of the competition between tree roots for water and the general lack of sunlight. If you discover that a plant or flower fails to thrive in this type of shade, you can try shifting it to a different location and add water as required. Shade-loving plants include astilbes golden Hakone Goatsbeard, Grass, and a variety of ferns.

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