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| Kirsten Sweet |
Every gardener has his or her own gardening style. To some, color doesn’t matter. But to others, color plays a huge part. If you want to learn more about planting with colors, check out the blog posts by our blogger, Noelle. She gives examples of warm colors in the garden, cool colors in the garden and how planting warm and cool colored plants together creates a beautiful contrast.
Happy Gardening!
–Kirsten
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Birds & Blooms Blog
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Plant of the Month
Hellebore
No winter garden is complete without hellebore's lovely cup-shaped blooms. It'll be difficult to choose just one variety of this distinctive flower. But no matter the kind and color, each offers beautiful evergreen foliage. You're sure to love hellebore so much, you'll wish it bloomed year-round.
Common Names: Hellebore, Christmas rose, Lenten rose.
Botanical Name: Helleborus.
Hardiness: Zones 4 to 9, depending on cultivar.
Bloom Time: Midwinter to spring.
Size: 2 inches to 4 feet high, 1 to 3 feet wide.
Flowers: Cup-shaped blooms of white, pink, purple, and green.
Light Needs: Full to partial shade.
Growing Advice: Top with organic matter in spring, then mulch around the plant to retain moisture. An even supply of moisture is important.
Prize Picks: Royal Heritage easily blooms for about a while in a mix of colors.
Take a look at more winter plants in our Top 10 Winter Dazzler list.
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Yard Smarts
Flowerpot Stand
I had pavers left over from a small patio project, so I stacked and staggered them as a flowerpot stand. It was an attractive way to use old patio bricks! —Mack Ordubegian, St. Catharines, Ontario
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Question of the Month
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Repairing Allium Blooms
Last spring, my allium blooms grew so heavy that they broke off of their stems. What can I do this year to keep it from happening again? —Linda Monsen, Vernal, Utah
Melinda: Ornamental alliums (also called flowering onions) tolerate a wide range of conditions. Excess shade, wet soil and too much fertilizer, however, can lead to weak stems. To grow plants with strong stems, consider moving the bulbs to a location that receives full sun and has plenty of well-draining soil. Just be careful not to overfertilize or overwater these blooming beauties. You can also try staking the individual blooms. Create your own or check out your local garden center. Many carry a single metal stake with a simple loop designed to support flower blossoms.
For answers to your gardening questions, visit the Plant Doctor section of our website.
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Frugal Backyard Tip
A Taste of Summer
In the summertime, I collect rainwater in containers, transfer the water into zipperlock freezer bags and store them in my extra freezer. In winter, when I need to water my houseplants, I set out a few bags to thaw and give my indoor plants a taste of summer in the winter. –Patti Cichy, Round Lake, Illinois
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