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Abelia

Added on 30 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Abelia.
Species: Abelia biflora.

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

African Lily

Added on 15 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Agapanthus.
Species: Agapanthus africanus.

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

Aimee Gardenia Jasminoides

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Aimee Gardenia Jasminoides.

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

Ajuga Reptan

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Ajuga.
Species: Ajuga reptans.

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

Aloe Vera

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Aloe.
Species: Aloe vera.

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

Anemone

Added on 22 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone blanda.

Planted in mailbox garden 2007.

Angel Trumpet

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Brugmansia.
Species: Brugmansia arborea.

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

Arrowwood Viburnum

Added on 2 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum dentatum.

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

Aucuba Japonica

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Aucuba.
Species: Aucuba japonica.

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...

Autumn Sage

Added on 29 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia greggii.

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

Baby's Breath

Added on 28 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Gypsophila.
Species: Gypsophila paniculata.

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

Bacopa

Added on 2 Nov, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Sutera x hybrida.

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

Bamboo

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

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

Bird of Paradise

Added on 4 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Caesalpinia.
Species: Caesalpinia pulcherrima.

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

Blue Daze Evolvulus

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Blue Daze Evolvulus.

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

Bougainvillea

Added on 2 Aug, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Bougainvillea.
Species: Bougainvillea.

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

Buddlea Davidii

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

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

Butterfly Bush

Added on 2 Aug, 2008 | 3 photos

Species: Buddleia Davidii.

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

Butterfly Iris

Added on 5 Nov, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Dietes.
Species: Dietes vegeta.

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

Calibrachoa - Million Bells

Added on 22 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Calibrachoa hybrid.

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

Camellia

Added on 4 Aug, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Camellia.
Species: Camellia sasanqua.

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

Campanula

Added on 22 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Campanula.
Species: Campanula carpatica.

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

Candytuff

Added on 22 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Iberis.
Species: Iberis sempervirens.

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

Canna x generalis

Added on 22 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Canna.
Species: Canna indica.

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

Carnations

Added on 22 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus caryophyllus.

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

Carolina Jassamine

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: Carolina Jassamine.

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

Chrysanthemum

Added on 22 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos

Chrysanthemums

Added on 20 Oct, 2008 | 5 photos

Species: Dendrantthema grandiflorum.

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

Clematis

Added on 25 May, 2009 | 1 photo

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

Coleus (Wizard Mix)

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Solenostemon.
Species: Solenostemon scutellarioides.

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

Columbines

Added on 2 Aug, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia.

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

Columbines 'Music Mix'

Added on 22 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia alpina.

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

Coreopsis (Tickseed)

Added on 21 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Coreopsis.
Species: Coreopsis grandiflora.

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

Cornflower

Added on 28 Apr, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Centaurea.
Species: Centaurea cyanus.

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

Cortaderia - Selloana

Added on 13 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

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

Cosmos

Added on 22 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Cosmos.
Species: Cosmos bipinnatus.

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

Crape Myrtle

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Lagerstroemia.
Species: Lagerstroemia indica.

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

Crocosmia hybrids (Emily Mckenzie)

Added on 23 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora.

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

Crocus - (Pickwick)

Added on 23 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus.

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

Daffodils

Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus moschatus.

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

Dahlia

Added on 15 Aug, 2008 | 12 photos

Genus: Dahlia.
Species: Dahlia.

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

Dahlia Happy Single

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

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

DELPHINIUM

Added on 8 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Delphinium.
Species: Delphinium elatum.

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

Dianthus (Mixed)

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 8 photos

Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus barbatus.

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

Diascia 'codlustre'

Added on 22 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Diascia.
Species: diascia vigilis.

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

Dwarf Burning Bush

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Euonymus.
Species: Euonymus alatus.

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

Dwarf Winged Euonymus

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Euonymus.
Species: Euonymus 'Compactus'.

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

Echinacea purpurea

Added on 22 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Echinacea.
Species: Echinacea purpurea.

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

Elephant Ear

Added on 30 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Alocasia.
Species: Alocasia Macrorrhiza.

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

Escallonia (Pink Princess)

Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Escallonia.
Species: Escallonia x exoniensis 'Fradesil'.

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

Euryops

Added on 24 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: Euryops nectinatus.

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

Evergreen Hedges

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 4 photos

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

Flowering Hosta

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hosta.
Species: Hosta fortunei.

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

Forsythia viridis

Added on 13 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

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

Freesia

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Freesia.
Species: Freesia grandiflora.

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

French Provence Lavender

Added on 22 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Lavandula.
Species: Lavandula stoechas.

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

Fuchsia

Added on 2 Nov, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Fuchsia.
Species: Fuchsia triphylla.

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

Garden Statues

Added on 17 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos

Pictures of statues and fixtures in my flower beds.

Garden Wildlife

Added on 28 Apr, 2009 | 32 photos

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

Gaura Lindheimeri

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Gaura.
Species: Gaura lindheimeri.

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

Gazania

Added on 20 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Gazania.
Species: Gazania heterochaeta.

Planted in front west flowerbed June 2007.

Geraniums

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium cinereum.

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

Gerbera Daisy

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

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

Glorybower

Added on 23 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Clerodendrum.
Species: Clerodendrum trichotomum.

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

Hibiscus

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos

Species: Rose of Sharon.

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

Hibiscus Flamingo - Wind Orange

Added on 22 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hibiscus.
Species: Hibiscus cannabinus.

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

Hostas

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

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

Hot Lips Sage (Lipstick Plant)

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia x 'Hot Lips'.

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

Hyacinth Orientalis

Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Hyacinthus.
Species: Hyacinthus orientalis.

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

Hydrangea

Added on 12 Nov, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Hydrangea.
Species: Hydrangea macrophylla.

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

Imperial Blue Cape Plumbago

Added on 5 Nov, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Plumbago.
Species: Plumbago auriculata.

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

Irises

Added on 15 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos

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

Japanese Holly Fern

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Cyrtomium.
Species: Cyrtomium falcatum.

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

Johnny jump ups

Added on 20 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Viola.
Species: Viola.

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

Lady Bank Rose

Added on 13 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa Bankiae.

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

Lantana

Added on 18 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Lavendar

Added on 17 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Lavandula.
Species: Lavandula angustifolia.

Lily (long blooming)

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 7 photos

Little Leaf Cordia

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Cordia parvifolia.

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

Lobelia (Blue Moon)

Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Lobelia.
Species: Lobelia erinus.

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

Mandevilla 'Alice Du Pont'

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Mandevilla.
Species: Mandevilla.

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

Marigolds

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Tagetes.
Species: Tagetes patula.

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

Medicine Plant

Added on 31 Jul, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Aloe.
Species: Aloe vera.

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

Mexican Heather

Added on 30 Jul, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Cuphea.
Species: Cuphea hyssopifolia.

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

Mexican Sunflower

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 5 photos

Montbretia

Added on 15 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora.

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

Morning Glory

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 4 photos

My Mini Gardens - Containers

Added on 28 Apr, 2009 | 9 photos

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

Nasturtium

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Tropaeolum.
Species: Tropaeolum majus.

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

Nemesia Series

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Nemesia.
Species: Nemesia strumosa.

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

New Guinea Impatiens

Added on 1 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Impatiens.
Species: Impatiens hawkeri.

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

Oleander

Added on 28 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Nerium.
Species: Nerium oleander.

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

Orange Calibrachoa hybrid

Added on 20 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Pansies

Added on 20 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos

Parry's Penstemon

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: Parry's Penstemon.

Pear Tree

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Petunias

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 4 photos

Photinia x fraseri

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Pink Jasmine

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Plumbago

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos