Silvery-blue foliage is a must in the summer backyard; its own calming coolness soothes just like water. Kintzley’s Ghost honeysuckle (Lonicera reticulata)not only includes amazing “ghosted” blue bracts (technical leaves), but its own vining habit makes it useful for providing shade and privacy in the garden too. Jocelyn H. Chilvers Botanical name: Lonicera reticulata ‘Kintzley’s […]
Category: Tropical Style
Pacific Northwest Gardener: What to Do in July
July’s garden is coming into its own, with hot temperatures which invite you outdoors along with plenty of blossoms to enjoy. Obviously, all that colour needs a little bit of care to continue looking great throughout the summer season. Removing spent flowers from roses, dahlias and lavenders is a significant step in maintaining these plants […]
Garden Design Essentials: Emphasis and Focal Points
When you see a beautiful room, where does your eye break? It’s usually on something special that commands your attention, such as a piece of art above the fireplace or a dramatic floral arrangement onto a coffee table. Placing a strong visual component for impact is a classic designer’s trick. It uses the principle of […]
Growing Plants Prove Small Gardens
Our 21st-century lifestyle has left most people with smaller gardens, where each inch of outside space is valuable. Through the use of climbers and wall designs we could expand our planting opportunity, giving us a wealth of shape, colour and feel through the gardening season. Besides being decorative, climbers have a multitude of applications in […]