Let’s Talk Gardening

May 26, 2007

Creative Combinations for Shady Locations with Kristy Rutland: Plants listed in order of appearance.

1. Nandina, Vinca Major, Hosta, Impatiens.

2. Mahonia, Fusion Impatiens, Trailing Torenia, Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’.

3. Elephant Ears, Hydrangea ‘Endless Summer’, Caladiums, Lamium.

4. Aucuba ‘Gold Dust’, Heuchera (coral bells) ‘Peach Flambe’, Heuchera ‘Peach Melba’, Heuchera ‘Hollywood’, Fusion Impatiens, Angelwing Begonia.

5. Japanese maple, Pink Shrimp, Rose Impatiens, Perennial Plumbago.

6. Weigelia ‘French Lace’, Bear’s Breech, Citrosa, Dog’s Gone, Scaredy Cat.

Ken’s Tip #1: Small Space Garden

Ken’s Tip # 2: Topsy Turvy Upside Down Garden

Daisies with Cindy Townsend: Plants in order of appearance.

Shastas ‘Sunshine’, ‘Broadway Lights’, ‘Alaska’, ‘Snow Cap’, ‘Sunnyside Up’, ‘Beck’, ‘Highland White Dream’,Honeysuckle ‘Harleguin’, Salvia ‘farinacea’, Double Knock Out Rose, ‘Clara Curtis’ daisy.

Back yard Makeover with Shaun Doering: Plants to be used or mentioned in segment in order of appearance:

Mexican Feather Grass, Blue Arrow Juniper, Hollywood Juniper, Upright Yew, Dwarf Bamboo, Big Blue Lirope, Pots with yucca, Blue Arrow Juniper, Mexican Feather Grass.

Back Yard: Boston ivy

Marching Orders:

1. Feed Lawn

2. Plant another pot or container

3. Mulch to conserve water and prevent weeds.

Email Question: Low growing ground covers? Several to choose from. Vinca minor ‘Moonlight’ or moneywort.

Best of Show: Rosa Porter, Wisteria Vine