Planting & Landscaping Archives - Garden Made Simple https://gardenmadesimple.com/category/planting-landscaping/ Your Practical Guide to Garden Simply Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:37:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://gardenmadesimple.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GardenMadeSimple.png Planting & Landscaping Archives - Garden Made Simple https://gardenmadesimple.com/category/planting-landscaping/ 32 32 Plants that do well in Afternoon Sun https://gardenmadesimple.com/plants-that-do-well-in-afternoon-sun/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:30:22 +0000 https://gardenmadesimple.com/?p=3163 Afternoon sun is a tough time for plants. We all know that plants do well in morning sun, but what about the afternoon sun? The intensity of the light can be hard on their leaves and flowers, causing them to wither or die quickly. Many plants can grow in the afternoon sun. However, it is important […]

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]]> When to Sow Sunflowers: Growing Conditions and Planting https://gardenmadesimple.com/when-to-sow-sunflowers/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:08:46 +0000 https://gardenmadesimple.com/?p=3145 Sowing annual sunflowers is a great way to get your garden started and add some cheerful color.  This article will discuss the different conditions you need for sowing sunflowers. When is the best time to plant them, and how to care for them once they're in the ground. When should I sow sunflowers? The optimal planting time for […]

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]]> What to Plant Between Pavers: For Sun and Shade https://gardenmadesimple.com/what-to-plant-between-pavers-sun-and-shade/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:32:43 +0000 https://gardenmadesimple.com/?p=3064 It's springtime, and you're getting your hands dirty, planting a walkway with paving stones in the garden. Planting the perfect garden between pavers and stepping stones is easier than you think. What should you plant? Your planting will depend on where you live and what kind of soil you have. Table of Contents Type of SoilDrainagePosition - […]

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]]> Shasta Daisy, Crazy Daisy: Planting and Care https://gardenmadesimple.com/shasta-daisy-crazy-daisy/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:59:19 +0000 https://gardenmadesimple.com/?p=3004 Who would have thought that a plant with the Latin name Leucanthemum × superbum could be so darn cute?  You'll love how they look when they're in bloom, with their bright white petals with a bright yellow eye against dark green foliage. Plus, these "she loves me, she loves me not" plants will last for years […]

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]]> Growing a Jacaranda Tree: Southern Gardeners’ Guide https://gardenmadesimple.com/growing-a-jacaranda-tree-southern-gardeners-guide/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:31:34 +0000 https://gardenmadesimple.com/?p=2988 Jacaranda trees are a staple of the Southern landscape, and Southern gardeners are lucky to have a wonderful tree called the jacaranda. They are native to Brazil and thrive in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 - 11.This incredibly attractive flowering tree with vibrant lavender-blue flowers and fine fern-like foliage is widely grown throughout the Southern […]

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]]> Is Osteospermum Annual or Perennial? https://gardenmadesimple.com/is-osteospermum-annual-or-perennial/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:05:39 +0000 https://gardenmadesimple.com/?p=2909 African Daisy is a perennial plant that can bloom for months and will do so year after year. Therefore, it is highly recommended for areas with high humidity and low light or dappled shade. Osteospermum is a genus of a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to southern Africa. Several hybrids and cultivar have […]

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]]> Growing Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) https://gardenmadesimple.com/growing-star-jasmine/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:31:44 +0000 https://gardenmadesimple.com/?p=2881 Star Jasmine or Confederate Jasmine is a climbing vine and a wonderful addition to any garden. They produce beautiful white flowers that attract many pollinators and have a wonderful fragrance that can fill the air for hours. Star Jasmine has evergreen foliage that is light green and glossy in texture. Star jasmine is not true jasmine […]

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]]> Everything You Wanted to Know About Planting Poppies https://gardenmadesimple.com/planting-poppies/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:35:31 +0000 https://gardenmadesimple.com/?p=2853 A spring flowering short-lived perennial, the poppy is a beautiful flower in many colors and textures. As a result, poppies can make an extremely colorful addition to any flower garden or potted plant display. And because poppies are so beautiful, they are frequently planted as border plants to highlight spring beds or planted in masses. […]

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]]> The Dry Creek Bed: Tips and Images https://gardenmadesimple.com/dry-creek-bed/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:50:26 +0000 https://gardenmadesimple.com/?p=2827 A dry creek bed is a great addition to any landscape.  It's a long, narrow channel that can be used for drainage issues or an attractive pathway. It also provides the perfect spot for planting shrubs and trees!Building a Dry Creek BedFollow this set of instructions to build a dry river bed. It's an easy […]

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]]> 5 Easy Steps to Train Your Bougainvillea https://gardenmadesimple.com/easy-steps-to-train-your-bougainvillea/ Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:00:07 +0000 https://gardenmadesimple.com/?p=2797 Bougainvillea plants are beautiful climbing, flowering vines that can bring a lot of color and life to your garden.  Bougainvillea is a flowering vine native to South America and has thorny vines, and in the right conditions, the creeper can become quite large. Bougainvillea's common name is paper flower.  A bougainvillea that is left to grow in […]

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