Evergreen trailer or climber that is sparsely branched. Leaves are arrow-shaped, mid-green with white splashes. Green and cream spathes emerge in groups in summer. Sometimes referred to as Philodendron auritum of gardens, or Philodendron trifoliatum. Excellent groundcover in warm climates.
Arbutus unedo ( Strawberry Tree )
This is a picturesque, spreading, evergreen tree with with peeling, reddish bark (when mature). Leaves are oval, toothed, glossy and dark green. Bears white flowers in erect panicles, up to 8 in. tall, followed by spherical, bumpy, red fruit. Favors […]
Helenium ( July Sun Sneezeweed )
Upright, clumping perennial with branching stems and lance-shaped to narrowly ovate leaves, 4 to 6 inches long. Showy, 2 to 3 inch wide daisy-like flowerheads are borne from summer to fall and are highly attractive to bees. Beautiful in a […]
Zea mays ( July Gold Corn )
Bright gold kernels that are extra sweet, on 8 inch ears. Easy to pick, ready in 71 days. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many other traditional uses. Home gardeners love to grow corn, and there […]
Malus domestica ( July Red Apple )
Apple trees can grow to a height of 30 feet and a width of 15 feet with a growth of 8 to 12 feet per year. They require rich soil, moderate watering, good drainage and full sun. When planting, space […]
10 Organic Produce You Can Grow in your Garden this Summer
The benefits of eating organic produce are well studied and creating your very own organic vegetable garden merely amplifies their effect, especially in younger children who may be just starting out in the garden! Although it seems like a lot […]
Gardening is Good for Your Health and Here’s Why
When life gets stressful, it can be helpful to turn to a productive hobby. Taking care of your plants is a perfect outlet for anxiety. Through nurturing another life and using your pent-up energy into creating something beautiful, you can […]
Garden Plan, Versatile Corner
A Garden Corner flower plan Turn a corner into a beautiful perennial display with the colorful plants Spring Hill has selected for this versatile Corner Garden. While the diagram shows a garden designed to fit into an 8′ x 12′ […]
4 Important Things To Consider Before Starting A Gardening Start-Up
Starting a home garden business is both unique and fun. Not everyone gets to do it and not everyone has the determination to make it successful. But pretty much like any business, it is something that requires dedication, research, and […]
5 Important Steps To Starting A Home Garden
Have you been interested in the idea of setting up a garden? Perhaps you are, but you just do not know where to start. If you have been looking for a guide to set up for your first garden, then […]