by GCMGA | Dec 31, 2013 | Nina's Garden Article, Plant of Interest
A versatile perennial that is now beginning to bloom is the columbine. A columbine blossom has five petals with a tubular base and flower colors of pink, white, yellow, red, blue, maroon, or purple. It does best when it receives a few hours of shade each day, but it...
by GCMGA | Dec 31, 2013 | Nina's Garden Article, Plant of Interest
June’s arrival signifies roses in bloom. This plant with its exquisite flower is in a class of its own. Garden centers and mail order nurseries offer a wide array of rose types. Some of the most popular are shrub roses, floribundas, hybrid teas, climbers, and...
by GCMGA | Dec 31, 2013 | Nina's Garden Article
September signals the time when plant growth is centered on root development. It is an excellent time to transplant plants in your garden as well as plant new perennials. This month is also great for many plant divisions as was mentioned in the last article. These...
by GCMGA | Dec 31, 2013 | General, Nina's Garden Article
The sights, sounds, and smells of spring are finally here. Oh, how welcome it is this year. I never cease to marvel at the wonders of nature as the earth awakens after a long winter. The crocus and daffodils begin to poke their heads through the cool soil and bloom...
by GCMGA | Dec 31, 2013 | General, Nina's Garden Article
Late summer and early fall is a great time to evaluate the garden and take note of the perennials that would benefit from division. When to divide and how to divide is a frequent question. A good rule of thumb is to divide spring flowering plants in early fall and...
by GCMGA | Dec 31, 2013 | Nina's Garden Article, Plant of Interest
The hydrangea is a plant with a name of Greek origin that means water cup. It thrives in moist soil, and in light of all our recent rains, this proves to be a banner year for hydrangeas. There are approximately 23 species of hydrangeas. This article will focus on...
