Gardengnome's Garden

Showy, flowering shrub with dark purplish pink flowers from late spring to frost. Glossy, dark green foliage ad...

This is a summer bulb that blooms from July-August. Full sun is essential

This is an evergreen shrub with glossy bright green leaves. Planted in partial shade area on the west side of ba...

Spreading groundcover. Perennial. Partial shade. Attractive planted in the rich soil under pine trees. Begin u...

Aloe Vera is a Succulent with evergreen foliage. It thrives in acid soil, akaline soil, dry climates, and hot c...

Planted in mailbox garden 2007.

Purchased from Lowe's and planted near the east backywall on the side of the house November 2006. They are ...

A dense round shrub which has a tendency to produce large numbers of basal stems that forms arching branches. I...

Planted in the shady area near the west back wall April 2007. I'll have to be sure and keep in eye on it be...

One of the first shrubs I planted in 2006. I moved it from its' original site and it settled down as if it ...

I have planted this is several places around the yard and in containers. It blooms in profusion of white blosso...

Purchased at Lowes October 2008. Must have morning sun; be kept moist; blooms summer to fall; 10-24"; fert...

On first sight my thoughts were to dig up and get rid of the bamboo. However, upon doing a bit of research I fo...

The Bird of Paradise is an evergreen bush that grows to 6 - 15 feet tall and wide. This plant is relatively fro...

Planted in container October 2008. This is a trailing annual with bright blue flowers and is reported to be gre...

Bougainvillea is an evergreen vine, which is happy growing up in almost any situation. Bougainvillea produces a...

This is a fast-growing shrub that produces masses of fragrant flower clusters attractive to butterflies, moths a...

This is a fast-growing shrub that produces masses of fragrant flower clusters attractive to butterflies, moths a...

Purchased from Sutherland's November 2008. Will plant in SW flowerbed in front. This clumping, robust pere...

Planted in container garden in front and back October 2008. Full sun and long days; height 6-12" will spre...

Evergreen Shrub which has small green leaves offering a wide range of flower types and colors; several are fragr...

Located in front flowerbed on the East side of the front yard. Purchased and planted April 2008.

Planted in the west front flowerbed May 2008; where it will be in full sun. This is a herbaceous perennial of t...

Heat and sun-loving plants, Canna's brightly colored spikes of flowers and bold banana-like leaves create a ...

Planted here and there in the front yard where conditions for growth are met. Needs full sun; flower stems 15&...

Should be planted in full sun; blooms with yellow flowers in early spring; water usage arid Dry. This is a vini...

In container garden near back patio area. Potted up June 2007. The soil in th container is well-drained garden...

Purchased this clematis May 21, 2009 and planted it on the white trellis in the backyard near the patio. Accord...

This plant is native to the tropics and grown for brilliantly colored leaves; blue flower spikes are attractive ...

Columbines come in so many different varieties. I grow the 'Music Box' and the yellow columbine. It li...

Planted in area intended to be a woodland garden in backyard and beneath the front pine tree. This is a perenni...

Purchased and planted several of these plants throughout full sun areas of the garden. Several are in container...

These were a part of a packet of wildflower seeds. They are self seeding and come back year after year. The blue...

Planted September 2008 in backyard. It grows as large as a big shrub, reaching 6-8 feet tall and an equal sprea...

Planted in front flowerbed 2007 in west corner. This plant is considered a half-hardy annual, although plants m...

Purchased and planted three for the front yard in 2007; one lavendar, one red and one white blossomed bushes. T...

Purchased these via online catalog August 2007 and planted them in flowerbed along the east wall in the backyard...

Purchased these bulbs via online catalog. Planted November 2007 in various nooks and crannies in the front yard...

One of several variety and colors of daffodils planted last fall. All Narcissus species have a central trump...

Together with gladioli, lillies, and begonia, the dahlias are one of the most important and popular summer-flowe...

Purchased this plant from Walmart September 2008. Planted in front border near driveway. As with all Dahlias, i...

Purchased and planted May 2008. This plant is on the east front side of the house. It prefers full sun or ligh...

These Dianthus are of medium height,suitable for mixed or herbaceous borders. They are grown for their midsumme...

Purchased and planted in container Saucer like, salmon to pink or orange flowers; excellent for rock gardens, ...

It took two years for this plant to develop into a healthy specimen. The first year, it didn't leaf out nor...

The burning bush is a dense, deciduous shrub with winged stems much valued for its spectacular autumn display; s...

Planted in west front garden near the road. Purchased and planted March 2010.

The enormous elongated heart-shaped leaves of Elephant's ears make them useful accents in beddings (where sp...

I purchased this plant because its key feature is that it attracts butterflies. It's mature size is from 5 ...

Near the coast and where winters are mild, these bright yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom almost non-stop. The s...

These hedges came with my house and were overgrown. I have spent most of the time I spend on them, keeping them...

I planted several of these type of Hosta beneath my pine tree in the front yard. It seems to be a good location...

Planted in West front flower bed October 13, 2008. This plant blooms profusely in early spring with golden yell...

Along with my Crocus, my Freesias are the first plant I notice is up and running in late winter and early spring...

Located in the front mailbox garden. Purchased and planted April 2009.

Purchased from Sutherlands October 2008. Planted as a houseplant. Growth habit 3x3' shrub type; likes semi...

Pictures of statues and fixtures in my flower beds.

Just wanted to devote some space to the wildlife I see around me and in the garden.

I purchased two of these plants as small potted plants and planted them in my front flowerbed that lines the eas...

Planted in front west flowerbed June 2007.

I'm not sure if I have the right botanical name for this plant but it is worthy of being branded as hardy. ...

Purchased from 2004 - 2008 and planted various locations around the garden. It likes full sun, and blooms from ...

Purchased and planted June 2006. This woody vine needs bright, indirect light to develop flowers. Needs high h...

I purchased two Rose of Sharon plants from a catalog. One I potted and the other I planted near the back wall i...

Purchased several October 2008 and planted in back and front flowerbeds. Takes full sun. In moist but well-drai...

My Hostas are all leafing out, almost in symphony. I divided three division ready plants into 21 new plants wh...

Purchased and planted in the backyard 2007. This plant blooms from summer-fall; attracts hummingbirds.It loves ...

Planted several bulbs in the south east corner of the front yard last fall. Beautiful purple color. Blooms from...

Purchased at Home Depot 2006. Flowers were blue at the time of purchase. Though it grows beautiful foliage eac...

Purchased from Sutherland at a discount, a bit down but should come back with a vengence. Will grow to 4 feet h...

These bulbs are planted in several locations in my garden. However, the only three colors I've planted are ...

Purchased and planted July 2008 under the front pine tree. This is a coarse-textured fern. Hardy to 25 degrees...

I don't know just how these plants got their nickname but they do seem to jump and replant themselves from ...

This is a scrambling shrubby liana growing vigorously over other shrubs to 6 m tall. Unlike most roses, it is p...

Native to Texas, Baja California and Mexico; adapted to low and intermediate deserts.Hardy to 15 degrees F; leav...

Planted in containers and at the edge of several borders in the yard. They are low-growing, compact, spreading ...

Purchased and planted two of these in oblisks in the back garden September 2008. Vine.

Purchased and planted in west front flowerbed September 2006. Very prolific, goes anyway the wind takes it, dig...

Aloe Vera is a Succulent with evergreen foliage. It thrives in acid soil, akaline soil, dry climates, and hot c...

These shrubby, low-growing, heat-loving perennials have finely textured leaves and flowers. Their brightly colo...

Crocosmias are very effective border plants, both for the perennial plant border as well as a border planted in ...

I love the idea of having multiple mini gardens all over the place so I'm devoting this area of my garden to...

The saying "Be nasty to Nasturtiums" reflects the type of neglectful care these fast-growing, versatil...

Planted in mailbox garden where it will enjoy full sun. It is an annual which blooms in early spring and should...

Purchased and planted this planted in August 2008, in the back foundation shade area. Blooms spring-fall; good ...

Planted three of these in front area across the driveway to act as sort of a wind break. It is a fast growing e...