"Will you remember this advice"
Dawn Tack, Owner, Gardens Plus
Part 2 …
More fun INSIDE SCOOP with Gardens
Plus owner Dawn Tack, sharing
some of Dawn’s “tips” so you might
avoid some of the “challenges” that I did while planting…..
Full Sun (Southern or West exposure)
Coreopsis 'Sternaler' another long bloomer with 2 1/2” daisy shaped
bloom with dark centers and serrated edges.
Daylilies and I am not talking about the roadside wild ones. The hybrids
grow in controllable clumps and often re-bloom Check out these for starters;
'Going Banana's', 'Huckleberry Candy' and the crème of the crop as well as best
bloomer of all in a watermelon pink 'Endless Heart'. You can create a rainbow
of colours and have bloom from June to later October .
Cone flowers are always an awesome choice. Some highly desirable new
choices include; Raspberry Truffle and Solar Flare. These are not only
attractive in the garden, they make great bouquets of blooms to bring indoors.
The following take full sun or part shade so even more versatile.
Columbine -Some of the more resent introductions are way more easy care.
Check out 'Dorothy Rose' it has a double bonnet of pink. Very unique.
Geranium yes, but hardy geranium also known as Crainsbill. Try 'Rozanne'
blooms from later in June right through to October. Purple blooms and foliage
that will meander around and between your other plants.
Can not leave out Salvia's. Check out the brand new 'Sweet 16' ,
'Plumosa' and old time favorite with purple stems 'Caradonna'. These are known
for long blooming specially if you cut off spent blooms.
With just a bit more consideration in your choices this season and
looking beyond the blooms you can be the envy of your neighborhood this season
with way less effort.
To find out more “tips” from Dawn, you can contact her by visiting her
website at http://www.gardensplus.ca/
, or calling her at 705-742-5918 or e-mail at info@gardensplus.ca.
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