Plant Now For most gardeners, the first sign of Spring each year is the earliest flowers of crocus or snowdrops poking out of the seemingly empty garden. The real magic comes from the fact that there is so little work involved in creating this delight; and what a great way to get us inspired for […]
Chinese elm is a fast growing, deciduous or evergreen depending on its location. It forms a graceful, upright, rounded canopy with shiny, dark green leathery leaves. Elm is moderately salt tolerant. Several dwarf varieties, sports of Ulmus parvifolia, exist which grow slower than the ordinary Chinese elm but it produces a much finer network of twigs […]
There are two types of boxwood grown in this country: common or English box (Buxus sernpervirens) and Japanese or littleleaf box (B. microphylla). Both are excellent hedge plants, with small, glossy green leaves. Common box is taller, reaching up to 20 feet high, and littleleaf box reaches only 3 feet tall. Plant them in rich, moist, well-drained […]
Bougainvilleas can exhibit a dazzling show of color. These versatile plants can grow as annuals, espaliers, groundcovers, hanging baskets, tree form or even as hedges. The color range is wide, including deep red, golden orange, purple, light pink, and white. Double varieties come in orange, pink, and red. Secrets For Success Bougainvilleas will thrive in […]
This dwarf schefflera is an evergreen shrub in some areas but makes for a hardy houseplant as a bonsai. It has green, glossy, palmate leaves densely covering flexible green stems which gently fan out into a rounded crown. They are also moderately salt tolerant. Lighting: Part shade, part sun Temperature: Zone 9b. These bonsai prefer temperature […]
Though commonly called “black olive trees,” the Combretaceae is a native of the upper Florida Keys is not the edible olive we know and love even though it does produce a small, black seed-capsule. Black olive is a 40- to 50-foot-tall evergreen tree, in some zones, with a smooth trunk holding up strong, wind-resistant branches. They form […]
Fresh blueberries heaped over a rich bowl of vanilla ice cream or bobbing in a glass of lemonade is a treat few gardeners want to pass up. But blueberries are often not planted because of how highly acidic the soil needs to be. However, don’t be afraid of growing your own blueberry bushes. Just keep space […]
Caring for hardy azaleas, rhododendrons, true holly, heather and Japanese maples: Hardy varieties of the above-mentioned shrubs are available for the Denver market. Micro-climates in our city and in our own landscapes make perfect sites for these shrubs. In general, plant holly, heather, and rhododendrons in partial summer and winter shade. An East or North […]
Planting asparagus is simple! Have your own crop in a little as the following: Prepare the soil by spading plenty of humus and fertilizer into it. Set asparagus 2 feet apart in a single row. Keep rows spaced 3 feet apart if in a garden bed. Plant to cover roots as for any perennial. Fertilize liberally […]
Common water plants that we are used to seeing in our living rooms and in spring gardens make excellent aquatic plants. Many of these plants thrive in areas where water lilies and iris fail and can be ideal of shade ponds. White Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopia) – Known for its large white flower and used […]
In some way, we are all attracted to water. The shimmering moonlight bouncing off a rippling lake, the trickling of water through a cool creek or the lapping waves against a rock-laden lakeshore. These sights and sounds bring colors to our minds which create a relaxing, calming effect on our bodies. Wouldn’t it be wonderful […]
Relaxing by cool, clear, shimmering water as you watch fish swimming lazily about and drink in the serene beauty of water lilies is one of the joys of landscaping your garden. The upkeep is difficult and often but rewarding. Let City Floral take one more thing off of your mind: keeping your pond water clear. […]