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18.09.2024 - 17:07 / balconygardenweb.com / Ralph Astley
When blankets of green suddenly pop into a canvas of colors with the prettiest flowers, it is truly a sight to behold! The ground covers on this list aren’t just easy to grow; they thrive in the shade and produce mesmerizing blooms even in dimly lit spaces! Let’s dig in.
Botanical Name: Galium odoratum
USDA Zones: 4-8
This deciduous plant has an upright growth and aggressive spread, making it a quick-growing groundcover. Sweet woodruff is the way to go if you have a shadowy landscape canopied by trees and shrubs.
It adapts well to shade and, in spring, produces beautiful, dreamy white flowers that are even used to flavor wine in Europe.
Botanical Name: Lamium maculatum
USDA Zones: 3-8
This ground cover has beautiful silvery white foliage and lilac to purple flowers that emerge in spring. Once this plant grows about 12 inches, it spreads rapidly and forms a thick and robust blanket.
When the plant is young, it needs regular hydration, but once mature, you can let the soil dry between waterings.
Botanical Name: Cornus canadensis
USDA Zones: 2-7
Bunchberry is a member of the dogwood family and grows best under shade and in acidic soil. It has rich green leaves and produces large white flowers in summer, followed by bright red edible berries.
This North American native shrub grows well in cooler climes. Its green foliage turns red and purple in fall, keeping things changing and interesting throughout your garden.
Botanical Name: Polygonatum humile
USDA Zones: 5-8
This is a perfect ground cover for growing in the shade, especially under trees. Dwarf Solomon’s Seal thrives in spaces where tree roots deter other plants from growing. During spring, the plant produces compact bell-shaped flowers followed by purple-black fruits, which are toxic
While most fade as fall ends, we handpick hardy flowers that blossom and fill your winter garden with mesmerizing hues even as the mercury drops to freezing levels! With some autumn planting, your garden will enjoy beautiful blooms from fall through winter. So don’t wait; grab your tools and get digging!
Please be assured that the title is not intended to reflect how I feel about the vase, but more of an acknowledgment that a pink and white combination always makes me think of ‘coconut ice’, and I am very partial to coconut in cakes and confectionery although not in things like coconut water or any other drink, alcoholic or otherwise. Coconut ice, if you haven’t heard of it, is an old-fashioned confection made from coconut, sugar and milk, one half coloured pink, the other remaining white, and no doubt far too sweet for my taste these days.
Chrysanthemums or mums are a must-have for autumn décor. They are perfect for pairing with pumpkins and gourds, and steal the spotlight with an explosion of blooms in fiery red, orange, and yellow hues that echo the autumn foliage. You’ll also find vibrant pink, lavender, and even white mums to dress up containers and gardens. Mums are easy to care for but require regular watering to keep them flowering for many weeks. How much water plants need and how often you should water mums varies depending on where the plant is growing. Follow these simple tips to determine when to water mums and keep them looking their best all season.
Most of these plants grow in the wild, and some have ornamental value due to their aesthetics. To make your garden a hub of beneficial insects and pollinators butterflies, grow some of these weeds that attract the most pollinators but with care so they won’t invade other plants.
Long flowering plants mean that you can extend your summer colour right through to autumn. And even to the first frosts of winter.
Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers in the world, and they come in multiple colors. To enjoy most of them, follow these tips to boost their flowering. Each trick will help you ensure that these fall garden stars are in the best shape possible.
Most flowering plants bloom once a year or less. Some even take decades to produce a single flower that lasts for a day before withering away. But with our selection of perennials that bloom multiple times a year, your garden will never lose its floral charm.
Welcome to an exploration of flowers that start with the letter “C”. This list covers a fabulous range of blooms, from the classic Carnation to the striking Calla Lily.
Weeds are party crashers—they are not invited, take up space and resources, and are not dressed for the occasion. However, some are extremely useful in the garden. You don’t have to empty your wallet on pricey plant food when you can use these weeds that make good fertilizers!
There's a long to-do list that begins forming when you're preparing to sell your house, and one aesthetic element that always appears is repainting.