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The Best Native Viburnums for the Northern Plains - FineGardening

The Best Native Viburnums for the Northern Plains - FineGardening

The Best Native Viburnums for the Northern Plains - FineGardening
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The Best Native Viburnums for the Northern Plains - FineGardening
The Best Native Viburnums for the Northern Plains - FineGardening
The Best Native Viburnums for the Northern Plains - FineGardening
The Best Native Viburnums for the Northern Plains - FineGardening
finegardening finegardening | 1 year ago
Choose one of these hardy, unfussy shrubs for spring flowers, colorful fruit, and amazing fall foliage. Find native viburnums here.
Choose one of these hardy, unfussy shrubs for spring flowers, colorful fruit, and amazing fall foliage. Find native viburnums here.
Hardy Plants for Dry Shade in the Northern Plains - FineGardening
Hardy Plants for Dry Shade in the Northern Plains - FineGardening
Hardy Plants for Dry Shade in the Northern Plains - FineGardening
Hardy Plants for Dry Shade in the Northern Plains - FineGardening
finegardening finegardening | 1 year ago
No matter the size or location of your garden, you are likely to be planting in more than one type of environment. Under the canopy of trees, along foundations, under eaves, in the narrow side yards between buildings, and other tricky areas can have dry shade conditions. I have more than a few of those spots in my yard and have found the following plants to perform quite well there. Bugleweed is a spreader beloved for its colorful foliage and wandlike flowers β€˜Bronze Beauty’ bugleweed (left)...
No matter the size or location of your garden, you are likely to be planting in more than one type of environment. Under the canopy of trees, along foundations, under eaves, in the narrow side yards between buildings, and other tricky areas can have dry shade conditions. I have more than a few of those spots in my yard and have found the following plants to perform quite well there. Bugleweed is a spreader beloved for its colorful foliage and wandlike flowers β€˜Bronze Beauty’ bugleweed (left)...
Plant These Trees for the Best Fall Color - FineGardening
Plant These Trees for the Best Fall Color - FineGardening
Plant These Trees for the Best Fall Color - FineGardening
Plant These Trees for the Best Fall Color - FineGardening
finegardening finegardening | 1 year ago
Having grown up in New England, and living there now, I consider myself pretty spoiled in fall. After all, tourists literally flock to my section of North America every autumn to take in the sight of the native forests turning brilliant colors. We even have a term for these folks: leaf peepers. As I write this, I’m looking out my window at a sassafras (Sassafras albidum, Zones 4–9) that looks like someone lit it on fire. The orange, yellow, and red foliage glows so brightly that at certain t...
Having grown up in New England, and living there now, I consider myself pretty spoiled in fall. After all, tourists literally flock to my section of North America every autumn to take in the sight of the native forests turning brilliant colors. We even have a term for these folks: leaf peepers. As I write this, I’m looking out my window at a sassafras (Sassafras albidum, Zones 4–9) that looks like someone lit it on fire. The orange, yellow, and red foliage glows so brightly that at certain t...
The Best Bush Clematis for Northern California - FineGardening
The Best Bush Clematis for Northern California - FineGardening
The Best Bush Clematis for Northern California - FineGardening
The Best Bush Clematis for Northern California - FineGardening
finegardening finegardening | 1 year ago
There is extraordinary diversity within Clematis, including an outstanding array of growth habits, foliage types, flower colors, and bloom sizes to marvel at. But go beyond the tried-and-true familiars to explore a little further and you’re going to discover a whole new intriguing world of clematis! In Northern California, my favorite clematis are long-lived, long-blooming, herbaceous, shrublike types. These beauties may ramble, scramble, and wend their ways through other shrubs and roses duri...
There is extraordinary diversity within Clematis, including an outstanding array of growth habits, foliage types, flower colors, and bloom sizes to marvel at. But go beyond the tried-and-true familiars to explore a little further and you’re going to discover a whole new intriguing world of clematis! In Northern California, my favorite clematis are long-lived, long-blooming, herbaceous, shrublike types. These beauties may ramble, scramble, and wend their ways through other shrubs and roses duri...
6 Native Bee Balms to Grow for Gorgeous Color in the Garden - FineGardening
6 Native Bee Balms to Grow for Gorgeous Color in the Garden - FineGardening
6 Native Bee Balms to Grow for Gorgeous Color in the Garden - FineGardening
6 Native Bee Balms to Grow for Gorgeous Color in the Garden - FineGardening
finegardening finegardening | 1 year ago
Bee balm (Monarda spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) has long been a garden staple for its bold flower colors. The common name comes from the fact that the resin is a natural remedy to soothe the ache of bee stings. But this plant is better known in the gardening world for being a favorite of many pollinators, including bees. The popular species scarlet bee balm (Monarda didyma, Zones 4–9) is native to North America, as are some others. Here are six of my favorite nativar and native bee balms with co...
Bee balm (Monarda spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) has long been a garden staple for its bold flower colors. The common name comes from the fact that the resin is a natural remedy to soothe the ache of bee stings. But this plant is better known in the gardening world for being a favorite of many pollinators, including bees. The popular species scarlet bee balm (Monarda didyma, Zones 4–9) is native to North America, as are some others. Here are six of my favorite nativar and native bee balms with co...
The Best Dahlias for Pollinators in Northern California - FineGardening
The Best Dahlias for Pollinators in Northern California - FineGardening
The Best Dahlias for Pollinators in Northern California - FineGardening
The Best Dahlias for Pollinators in Northern California - FineGardening
finegardening finegardening | 1 year ago
Growing and maintaining a healthy pollinator garden begins with a commitment to organic practices (including complete avoidance of pesticides) and to supplying year-round nourishment for your garden’s beneficial insects. From late spring through fall, open-faced, daisy-like dahlias (Dahlia spp. and cvs., Zones 8–11) are ideal for this purpose. Fancy double, ruffled dahlias are beautiful, but with so many layers of florets, both pollen and nectar are completely inaccessible for insects. Old-f...
Growing and maintaining a healthy pollinator garden begins with a commitment to organic practices (including complete avoidance of pesticides) and to supplying year-round nourishment for your garden’s beneficial insects. From late spring through fall, open-faced, daisy-like dahlias (Dahlia spp. and cvs., Zones 8–11) are ideal for this purpose. Fancy double, ruffled dahlias are beautiful, but with so many layers of florets, both pollen and nectar are completely inaccessible for insects. Old-f...
Growing Shallots in the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Growing Shallots in the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Growing Shallots in the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Growing Shallots in the Southern Plains - FineGardening
finegardening finegardening | 1 year ago
Shallots (Allium cepa var. aggregatum and cvs.) are expensive to purchase in the store, which is one reason I like to grow my own. A member of the allium or onion family, shallots have a subtle yet distinctive flavor and clumping growth habit. They are surprisingly easy to grow; however, gardeners may face some challenges in parts of the Southern Plains, which can be addressed with careful variety selection. Here’s how to grow these tasty bulbs for the best success in our region. Photo: Kim To...
Shallots (Allium cepa var. aggregatum and cvs.) are expensive to purchase in the store, which is one reason I like to grow my own. A member of the allium or onion family, shallots have a subtle yet distinctive flavor and clumping growth habit. They are surprisingly easy to grow; however, gardeners may face some challenges in parts of the Southern Plains, which can be addressed with careful variety selection. Here’s how to grow these tasty bulbs for the best success in our region. Photo: Kim To...
Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for the Southern Plains - FineGardening
finegardening finegardening | 1 year ago
According toΒ NASA Earth Observatory, one-third of the United States experienced some level of drought in 2020. Unfortunately, we know this was not a random anomaly but an increasing trend with more and more of the country experiencing extended dry spells. If you’ve found yourself outside holding the hose more often in recent years, it might be time to invest in more drought-tolerant plants. Below, you’ll find four expert-selected, resilient shrubs that can easily become stars or backbones o...
According toΒ NASA Earth Observatory, one-third of the United States experienced some level of drought in 2020. Unfortunately, we know this was not a random anomaly but an increasing trend with more and more of the country experiencing extended dry spells. If you’ve found yourself outside holding the hose more often in recent years, it might be time to invest in more drought-tolerant plants. Below, you’ll find four expert-selected, resilient shrubs that can easily become stars or backbones o...
Unusual Fall Perennials for the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Unusual Fall Perennials for the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Unusual Fall Perennials for the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Unusual Fall Perennials for the Southern Plains - FineGardening
finegardening finegardening | 1 year ago
In Andy Brand’s articleΒ Unusual Fall Perennials, he discusses some out-of-the-box plant picks for this spectacular time in the garden: β€œAs we reluctantly accept the inevitable and begin preparing our gardens for winter, we can ease the transition by planting selections that provide color and excitement at this time of year. While many gardeners have traditionally turned to mumsΒ (ChrysanthemumΒ spp. and cvs., Zones 5–9), goldenrodsΒ (SolidagoΒ spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9), and sedumsΒ (Hyl...
In Andy Brand’s articleΒ Unusual Fall Perennials, he discusses some out-of-the-box plant picks for this spectacular time in the garden: β€œAs we reluctantly accept the inevitable and begin preparing our gardens for winter, we can ease the transition by planting selections that provide color and excitement at this time of year. While many gardeners have traditionally turned to mumsΒ (ChrysanthemumΒ spp. and cvs., Zones 5–9), goldenrodsΒ (SolidagoΒ spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9), and sedumsΒ (Hyl...
Pretty Penstemon Varieties for Pollinators in the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Pretty Penstemon Varieties for Pollinators in the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Pretty Penstemon Varieties for Pollinators in the Southern Plains - FineGardening
Pretty Penstemon Varieties for Pollinators in the Southern Plains - FineGardening
finegardening finegardening | 1 year ago
When it comes to underappreciated perennials that deserve more attention, penstemon, or beardtongue (Penstemon spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is among those at the top of my list. This genus is a pollinator magnet and is endemic to North and Central America, with roughly 230 to 280 species. Of these, 93 make their home in the five states comprising the Southern Plains region, many of which are found growing in the southern prairies. Penstemons are adapted to climates as varied as sand dunes and alp...
When it comes to underappreciated perennials that deserve more attention, penstemon, or beardtongue (Penstemon spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) is among those at the top of my list. This genus is a pollinator magnet and is endemic to North and Central America, with roughly 230 to 280 species. Of these, 93 make their home in the five states comprising the Southern Plains region, many of which are found growing in the southern prairies. Penstemons are adapted to climates as varied as sand dunes and alp...