Gardengnome's Garden

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

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

Purchased and planted May 2006 in the backyard near the north wall. Intensely blue, phlox-shaped flowers bloom ...

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

This beautiful blue flower appeared out of nowhere and populated several spots in my front flowerbed last spring.

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

Pictures of statues and fixtures in my flower beds.

Purchased and planted June 2007 and planted in barrel garden and west front yard. This is a perennial with dark...

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

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

I love the idea of having multiple mini gardens all over the place so I'm devoting this area of my garden t...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

This plant is a Perennial grown mostly from corms but can be propagated from seeds. It can be grown from Zone 5...

Purchased at Home Depot October 2007 and planted in front area near the mailbox. These are perennials that pref...

Planted in mailbox garden 2007.

Snap Dragon grows best in full sun. They grow well in average soil. After the flowers have died off, cut the p...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

This is a tropical, deciduous shrub planted near the east wall in the front yard April 2007. Grows fast to 10 f...

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

Purchased October 2008 to put in the NE corner flower bed in the back yard. It takes shade; must be kept moist;...

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It took two years for this plant to develop into a healthy specimen. The first year, it didn't leaf out no...

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

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

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

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. ...

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

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

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

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...

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