FABULOUSLY FRAGRANT SWEET PEAS For so many of us the divine fragrance of Sweet Peas triggers wonderful memories of time spent in the garden as children. Maybe your grandma grew them or a beloved aunt…
read moreFALL/WINTER ANNUALS & PERENNIALS African Daisy Annual; 16 inches; Sun; Showy beds(reseeds); Yellow orange, White Ageratum Perennial; 8 inches; Shade. Pots, Borders(frost tender); Blue-Purple Alyssum Annual; 4 inches; Sun; Border plant; Red-Pink, Blue-Purple, White Begonia Perennial; 12-18 inches; Semi-shade. Beds, borders, pots(frost tender); White Calendula…
read morePERENNIALS A perennial lives for more than two, and sometimes for many, years. Perennials widely vary in growth habits. Some will die back to the ground at the end of their growing season, then reappear…
read morePOSSIBLE CAUSES OF PERIWINKLE PROBLEMS Watering (over/under). Vinca Wilt (Sprioplasma citri) causes mosaic, yellowing and stunting of some plants and sudden permanent wilting of others. Stems and roots appear normal. This disease is thought…
read moreBUILD A SUNFLOWER HOUSE Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) have an inherently happy disposition with charming heads that follow the sun. They’re also quite handy for constructing houses, forts, walls and mazes for kids. These flower homes…
read moreWILDFLOWER REVELRY by Debbie Mounce The term wildflower conjures up images of pagan flowers dressed in their best ceremonial finery, gathering beneath the full moon to possibly celebrate the impending arrival of the much-awaited pollinators,…
read moreSUMMER ANNUALS & PERENNIALS Ageratum 8-12 inches; plant year round; blooms June-Aug.; shade. Tender border plant. Small, fluffy light blue flowers. Aster 12-24 inches; plant April-Nov.; blooms June-Sept.; semi-shade. Beautiful bedding plant. Balsam 12-18 inches;…
read moreBULBS Where to Plant Bulbs will do well almost anywhere in your garden. Good drainage is important. Place plants in groups or clusters of the same variety or color. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths in clusters…
read moreBEDDING PLANTS Preparing Your Flower Bed Growing flowers in Tucson is a new experience for hundreds of families every year; some gardening for the first time, others newly-arrived in the city. Your flower garden should…
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