Category Archives: Gardening 101

Planning a Mix of Perennials and Bulbs

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Gabrielle

Roots, Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes or Tubers: just think of flower bulbs, just as other plants that you choose to add to your garden.  What is the purpose or purposes of your garden?  A certain color, to attract certain birds, sun … Continue reading →

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A Treasured Classic – Peony

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Gabrielle

They are a classic, because they have been around in so many peoples’ landscapes for years, often outliving their owner.  They are an easy to grow, shrub-like perennial.  Practically no maintenance and no gardening experience necessary!  Peonies can survive decades … Continue reading →

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Colorful Caladium Foliage

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Gabrielle

Looking to add more color to those shaded areas of your yard?  Caladiums are an excellent choice and very easy to grow and care for.  Vibrant reds to pale pinks, wide bands of color to speckled patterns of green, the … Continue reading →

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Sweet Scents in your Garden

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Gabrielle

Walking through the garden can be beautiful, peaceful and relaxing.  There are many aspects to look at when planning your garden: color, architecture, bloom time, hardiness, etc.  Planning for when and where you put fragrant plants would be another.   The … Continue reading →

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Warm Climates and Fall Planting Bulbs

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Gabrielle

I get many calls and emails from people in the South: California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, New Mexico, Oklahoma,Tennessee, North and South Carolina, and Mississippi wondering if they could get any Fall planting bulbs to grow in … Continue reading →

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Naturalizing or Multiplying Plants are the Bomb!

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Gabrielle

Who doesn’t like a good deal or great value?  If you know me at all, you know that I am about as frugal as they come!  That is why plants (particularly flowers) that naturalize are the bomb! (That slang term … Continue reading →

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Dividing: Perennials and Flower Bulbs

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Gabrielle

Fall is a great time to work in the yard because of the cooler temperature you will not have to worry about overheating!  It is also a great time for dividing many of your spring blooming bulbs and summer flowering … Continue reading →

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Cool Craft Ideas with Allium stems

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Gabrielle

I often pick my ‘browning’ Allium Purple Sensation and stick them in all my containers at varying heights.  It adds some interest to them while my later summer blooms are still growing to maturity. This year, I decided to cut … Continue reading →

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Flowers that never let you down – DAHLIAS!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Gabrielle

What are Dahlias? – Dahlias continuously bloom from summer through fall, and provide a colorful flower ‘shrub’!  They come in colors galore, some are low growing and some tall growing. They can be grown in the ground or in containers. … Continue reading →

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Skimpy Looking Hyacinths

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Gabrielle

Almost the entire plant is covered in colorful florets.  They all have such a sweet scent.  Why wouldn’t you want these in your yard?  (They also are the easiest thing to force, for indoor winter enjoyment.)  So much color and … Continue reading →

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