Let’s talk Gardening

July 4, 2009

Patriotic Pots: Linda’s Full Sun, Penta, Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’ with Shooting Stars for bling. Blue pot.

April’s Morning sun American flag with Red and White Impatiens and Petunia ‘Blue Midnight’.

Brian’s Martha Stewart Full sun pots: White angelonia, periwinkle, and Asparagus fern.

Blue—Salvia, plumbago, and asparagus fern.

Red.—Penta, Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’ and red mandevilla.

Ken’s Watering tips: Fescue needs between 3-5 inches of water per week. Types of sprinklers; pulsating, oscillating, stationary and adjustable.

Bombs Bursting in Air Bed: Kristie Satterlee: Firebush, Celosia (Pink and Yellow Feather varieties), Lamb’s Ear, Blue Daze, Sedge ‘Toffee Twist’, “Giant Spinners’ Gerber Daisy, Pennisetum ‘Fireworks’, Blue Plumbago.

Martin’s Oak Shade Trees: Swamp White Oak, Shumard Oak.

Backyard Makeover with Shaun Doering; First walk through. Brick wall to match fireplace. Cedar of Lebonan, low foliage such as chrub roses, 3 Italian Cypress, shrub roses, Move cork screw willow this winter. Nellie Stevens Holly for screening.

Marching Orders:

1. Feed lawn.

2. Check sprinkler.

3. Enjoy the Fourth.

Questions: How do we get rid of ants.