Tag: June Companion
How to grow Gilt Edge Silverberry
05/20/2020 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Gilt Edge Silverberry Variegated leaves of bright gold and blue provide interest every month of the year. Growing to head high, she screens out the most obnoxious neighbor while standing up to blistering heat…
Read MorePortulaca (Moss Rose) and Where they Grow
05/20/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Portulaca plants grow to 8 inches tall, and spread 1 to 2 feet to create a dense mat, making this bloomer the perfect groundcover, or ideal at spilling over containers and sunny hot raised…
Read MoreHow to Grow Halls Japanese Honeysuckle Vine
05/20/2020 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Halls Japanese Honeysuckle An outstanding mountain vine with fragrant yellow flowers that loves blooming in the summer heat. Wind, drought, deer, Javelina are no problem. Ideal at growing up fences, walls, or as a…
Read MoreHow to Grow Sunburst Honey Locust
05/20/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener This mountain native cheerfully shouts, “Hello, Spring!” with its glowing yellow leaves. As summer heats up, it settles down to a naturally cool green, only to turn gold again in autumn. This Watters exclusive…
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