Category Archives: Fall/winter interest
Oakleafs deserve a second look
POSTED BY FRED — The big trucks will be snarling two-way traffic on Woodlawn Avenue this week, which is bad news for motorists but good news for those looking to spruce up their landscape with the latest shrubs. Among some … Continue reading
Filed under Fall/winter interest, Hydrangea, Shrubs
One of Tina’s windowboxes for inspiration
POSTED BY KIM — I don’t know how she does it, but Tina’s genius in the container arena continues to awe and inspire me. This is one she whipped up for the gift shop entrance…
Filed under Annuals, Container gardening, Fall/winter interest
Signs of life in my winter garden
POSTED BY KIM — My backyard has been almost too soggy to walk through, but the front yard — with the concrete driveway — is perfect for perusing clumps of dead leaves and piles of snow. But what’s this? … Continue reading
Filed under Fall/winter interest, Perennials
Daphnes are evergreen — who knew?
POSTED BY KIM — I admit, I wasn’t that familiar with the daphnes before planting a few last summer. And it sounds like they are more of a connoisseur plant in St. Louis — they don’t like heavy clay, need … Continue reading
Filed under Fall/winter interest, Shade, Shrubs
Don’t be fooled — this peach is in great shape
POSTED BY KIM — Last summer I succumbed to the temptation of the dwarf Bonanza peach tree and potted one up in a four-season container, where it’s been living happily on my deck. I took a good look at it … Continue reading
The low tonight is 10 degrees
POSTED BY KIM — Thank goodness the fairies can get out of the cold…
Filed under Fairy gardening, Fall/winter interest
Found this week on postsecret.com
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Filed under Fall/winter interest, Good advice
The winter beauty of dianthus, à la Holden Caulfield
POSTED BY KIM — I was going to write about how pretty Dianthus ‘Firewitch’ looks in the snow, but frankly, I’d rather write about the chocolate cookie I was eating when I walked by the plant, if you want to … Continue reading
Filed under Fall/winter interest, Goofy!, Perennials
