Gardengnome's Garden

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

Planted in mailbox garden 2007.

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

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

Pictures of statues and fixtures in my flower beds.

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

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

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

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

Planted several bulbs up front Most removed by the neighborhood gopher. The three that remain are beautiful ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Planted several colors of these in the south east wall area of the front yard this spring. Once their flowering...

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

Ranunculus flowers offer masses of spring color for sunny borders or containers. Blooms from mid spring to mid ...

I purchased several varieties of tulip bulbs in a variety of colors and planted them in the fall all over the fr...

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

Purchased four of these shrubs as tiny beginners. Described as being tough and hardy; tolerating sun or light sh...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Planted in front west flowerbed June 2007.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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