Alliums or ‘ornamental onions’ come in all sizes and colors—from giant globe-shaped purple spheres to delicate yellow sprays. The best part is that deer, squirrels, voles and rabbits find them foul-tasting. Here are some awe-inspiring alliums to add to your garden this year. >> read article
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The newest web article for State-by-State Gardening was written by:
The newest web article for State-by-State Gardening was written by:
Alan Branhagen
Alan is the Director of Horticulture at Powell Gardens and author of The Gardener’s Butterfly Book. He holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in landscape architecture from Iowa State University and Louisiana State University, respectively, specializes in garden design and maintenance, and has supervised and designed dozens of landscaping projects. A member of the American Public Gardens Association, Alan plays a key role in Powell Gardens, one of the largest botanical gardens in Missouri. The garden boasts world-class architecture and more than 17,000 accessions of plant displays that capture the essence of the American Midwest.
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Alliums for All
by Alan Branhagen
- posted 05/09/12
Alliums or ‘ornamental onions’ come in all sizes and colors—from giant globe-shaped purple spheres to delicate yellow sprays. The best part is that deer, squirrels, voles and rabbits find them foul-tasting. Here are some awe-inspiring alliums to add to your garden this year. >> read article
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Air Layering
A Makeover for Overgrown Houseplants
by Martin Stone, Ph.D
- posted 05/09/12
Houseplants bring life to our homes and offices, but sometimes they outgrow their welcome. Those with woody stems, such as dracaenas, corn plants and scheffleras, can become too tall and lose their shape or threaten the ceiling. Instead of tossing them out and buying new plants or giving them to a friend with taller ceilings, try air layering. This easy propagation technique will not only rejuvenate your plants — it will reward you with new plants for your efforts ... >> read article
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Green Gap Perennials
by Caleb Melchior
- posted 05/07/12
Midwestern gardeners have a narrow gap between the cold of winter and heat of summer. But, because of the fickleness of spring weather, there is often a significant gap between the peak of spring bloom (bulbs, roses and early perennials) and the maturity of summer flowers (annuals and summer perennials, such as echinaceas and daylilies). This gap usually becomes apparent throughout late May and early June, when many people’s gardens are green and growing, but with few flowers ... >> read article
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Lemon Balm
The Scent of Sweet Dreams and Calm Nerves
by Anna Holton
- posted 05/02/12
What can produce a mild sedative effect, relieve cramps and gas and produce antibacterial and antiviral properties, according to modern research? Lemon balm. No new discovery, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) was noted by the 16th century physician Paracelsus as healing patients at death’s door. The Roman scholar Pliny, another believer in the effects of lemon balm, thought ... >> read article
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What’s in the Bag?
by Beth Botts
- posted 05/02/12
Potting soils are not all the same. It pays (literally) to pay attention to the contents. >> read article
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