Let’s Talk Gardening

May 19, 2007

Garden Containers with Kristy Rutland: Plants listed in order of appearance: Evergreen Tree, Impatiens, Croton, Double Begonias, Blue Plumbago, Impatiens, Plumosa Fern.

Moss basket with Impatiens, Croton, Million Bells (Calibrachoa), Sweet Potato Vine, Fan Palm, Croton ‘Shoestring’, Double Rose Impatiens, Cissus Discolor, Plumosa fern, Fan Palm, Hibiscus, Croton, Mecardonia

Self-watering pot with Nierembergia, Gophrena, Golden Delicious sage, geranium. Date palm, New Guinea Impatiens, Angelwing Begonia, Torenia. Croton, Impatiens, Angelwing Begonia, Asparagus Fern, Sweet Potato Vine.

Cast Iron Plant, Impatiens, Torenia, Variegated Lirope, Fern

Long Bloomers with Jana and Brian Pirtle: Plants Listed in order of appearance: Pottunias, Angelonia, Lisanthus, Zinnia Profusion, Gaura ‘Whirling Butterflies’, Gaura ‘Crimson Butterflies’, Gaura ‘Passionate Blush’, Scabiosa ‘Pink Lemonade’, Scabiosa ‘Butterfly Blue’, Coreopsis ‘Jethro Tall’, Coreopsis ‘Crème Brulee’, Sea Lavender, Gaillardia ‘Tokajer’, Gaillardia ‘Oranges & Lemons’, Gaillardia ‘Fanfare’, Salvia ‘Caradonna’, Salvia ‘May Night’, Verbena ‘Homestead’, Verbena ‘St Paul’s Pink’, Salvia Greggeii, Knock Out Rose, Hydrangea ‘Endless Summer’, Althea (Rose of Sharon), Crossvine, Encore Azalea ‘Autumn Princess’, Crape Myrtle ‘Pocomoke’, Crape Myrtle “Rhapsody in Pink’ Crape Myrtle, Japanese Rose.

Ken’s Garden Tip # 1: Plant Stakes, supports and props.

Ken’s Tip #2: Trellis, Netting and other Vine supports.

Shaun’s Backyard Makeover: Plants listed in order of appearance: Deodora Cedar, Mexican Feather Grass, Dragon’s Blood Sedum, Indian Hawthorne ‘Bay Breeze’, Foster Holly, Saybrooke Gold Juniper, Boxwood (hedge), Stella d’Ora Daylily, Dianthus ‘Firewitch’, Lacebark Elm, Graham Blandy Boxwood, Double Knock Out Roses, Crape Myrtle ‘Pink Velour’, Nandina, Barberry, Deodora, Dwarf Hamelin’s Grass, Miscanthus, Japanese Maple, Spreading Yew, Heuchera (Coral Bell), Dianthus ‘Firewitch’, Hostas, Pathway Plants, Shasta Daisy, Lacebark Elm

Back Courtyard: Knock Out Roses, Lacebark Elm, Dwarf Burford Holly, Nana Nandina ‘Firehouse’.

Marching Orders:

1. TLC Potting and Hanging Basket Clinics 10:00 til 2:00

2. Mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds.

3. Apply Preen to prevent weeds.

Question of day: How do I prune mini roses that haven’t been pruned? Prune to about 12 inches tall.

Best of Show: Caladiums by Sandi Cottom, Choctaw.