Jul
08
While there is no shortage of plants with colored leaves, the home gardener does not always choose them wisely. Here are some tips for getting the best out of them, and avoiding some of then pitfalls.
There is a large range of plants with colored foliage available to the gardener today. Reddish-purple, golden-yellow, silver, and grey-leaved plants, not to speak of the many types of variegated leaf, abound in nurseries and garden centers. Amongst all the plant forms ? from trees to ground covers, one can find varieties that have brightly colored leaves. The challenge is to use them wisely and not be carried away by false notions of novelty or originality.
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Landscape Gardening ? Choosing Plants With Colored Foliage
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Mar
28
In mild winter climates, Chinese Hibiscus has to be one of the most useful landscaping bushes available, as it combines screening functions with spectacular flower color.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, which is known by a number of common names of which “Chinese Hibiscus is just one, is one of the mainstay landscaping bushes in Mediterranean and dry climate gardens, despite originating from sub-tropical habitats. Its main benefit as a shrub is the showy, lush blooms that cover the plant throughout the summer.
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Chinese Hibiscus And Family ? Excellent Landscaping Shrubs For Gardens In Mild Winter Climates
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