Type Color From Price Seeds

* Zinnia White Burpee 5.95 25 Sun

* Zinnia Purple and Yellow Mix Home Depot 1.49
* Zinnia Cut and Come Again Home Depot 1.19 Sun
Zinnia Giant Flowered Mix Seed Home Depot 1.19 Sun
Zinnia Fruit Smoothie Home Depot 1.49 Sun
Zinnia Jazzy Mix Burpee 3.95 Sun
* Zinnia Starlight Mixed Seed Home Depot 1 Sun
* Zinna Pinwheel Mix Home Depot 1 Sun
Delphinium White and Lavender Burpee 1 Sun
Celosia Red Velvet Home Depot 1.49 Sun
Columbine Harlequin Mix Home Depot 1 Partial Shade
Cosmos Bright Lights Home Depot 1 Sun
Bluebonnet wildflower Home Depot 1 Spreads
Pumpkin Jack Be little Home Depot 1 Sun
Nasturtium Red, Yellow, Orange Home Depot 1 Sun
Snapdragon Multi colored Home Depot 1
Cut Flower Mix Annual Cut Flower Mix Home Depot 1.99 Sun
Mixed Heralds of Spring Home Depot 1 Full Sun
Canterbury Bells Purples Blues Home Depot 1
Foxglove Excelsior Home Depot 1.19 Partial Shade
Convolvulus Enchantment Blue Home Depot 1.49 Sun
Tritoma Red Hot Poker Home Depot 1 Sun
Achillea Cherries Jubilee Home Depot 1 Sun
Statice Bold Colors Mix Home Depot 1 Sun
Gomphrena Mix Home Depot 1
Calendula Orange and Yellow Home Depot 1.49 Cool
Cypress Vine Red flowers Home Depot Climber
Chinese Forget Me Not Blue Home Depot 1 Sun
Bachelor's Buttons Blue Boy Home Depot 1.19
Nicotiana
Calendula
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English Roses
Winter Protection:
English Roses like all roses benefit greatly from winter protection when grown in the colder climates of zones 5 and 6. Deep planting of the bud union as described above is the first step to winter protection. We also recommend that you take the protection one step further.
As winter approaches (December) we recommend that you build a mulch cone around the bottom of your English Roses. As winter approaches and the ground begins to freeze (December) cover the plant with 10-12 inches of leaves, compost or sawdust. Remove the winter protection as soon as warmer weather begins (Late February). This same technique works great for all roses grown in areas with cold winters.
Pruning is a straightforward process. The aim is to maintain the attractive shape of your roses and to encourage good flowering. In the winter, you should reshape your shrub and remove any old or dead wood.
During the flowering season, in warmer zones, we also recommend summer pruning between each flush of flowers, particularly when growing the more vigorous varieties. This helps to maintain the height and shape of the shrub and encourages quicker repeat flowering.
Winter pruning English shrub roses
Winter pruning should be done when the season begins to warm up and the small buds begin to swell. This will be January in the warmest zones but not until April in the coldest ones. In the colder zones, wait until the worst of the frosts have passed.
As a simple rule, prune your shrub to approximately half its size, aiming to create a nice rounded shrub. Always take time to step back and look to check that you are forming a balanced shape overall. Finish by cutting out any dead or weak stems. The only time this rule does not apply may be in the first year when the plant is still establishing. In this case prune more lightly, leaving two thirds of the shrub.
Pruning is not a precise science and you should never worry about doing any harm. You can easily adjust the size of your plant by altering the amount of growth removed when pruning. If you want a smaller shrub, it is fine to prune down to one third of its size (fig 1. line 1). If you want a larger shrub, prune to two thirds its size (fig 1. line 2). If you have taken our advice to plant English Roses closely together in groups of three, prune the three roses into the shape of one magnificent shrub.
It is generally recommended that you always make a sloping cut an inch or less above an outward facing bud. Experienced pruners tend to do this quite naturally but there is no evidence to prove that this makes a significant difference to the performance of the roses.
Thyme
Lamb's Ear
Stachys
Platycodon Needs Good Drainage
Balloon Flowers
Monarda
Bee Balm
Lavender
Plants should be situated in full sun to very light shade. If grown in to much shade the foliage may stay to damp and begin to rot. Thyme prefers a soil that is light and well drained. The soil should be amended lightly just to improve
structure. Plants do not like an acidic soil so you many need to add lime in order toadjust pH levels. Soil must drain very well so it may necessary to add some sand to your soil. Be careful when mulching plants not to get the material to
deep around the stem of the plant. Spreading or mat-forming varieties should not be mulched at all. Feed plants in very early spring with a combination of blood and bone meal. Liquid feed once in the summer with compost tea or fish
Full sun is essential for plants to grow and thrive but they will tolerate light shade. Stachys prefers a well drained, rich organic soil. Amend your soil with plenty of compost and peat moss before planting. Good drainage is a must - plants will
rot quickly if planted in soggy soils. If you need to improve your soils drainage add some sand and pea gravel during the amending process. Plants tolerate dry spells very good, but look their best when provided with an extra drink of water
during periods of drought. Feed in early spring with a top dressing of composted manure and bone meal. Cut back faded flower stems back to the ground. Stachys plants spread fast so you may need todivide themin the spring every 3 - 4
Plants prefer to grow in consistently moist soil receiving full sun or afternoon shade. Monarda will grow in partial shade but at the expense of flowering. Soil should be amended heavily with organic materials such as compost and well rotted
manure. One mistake we often see is overcrowding new plants - space the taller varieties at least 30 inches apart and the smaller dwarf types (Petite Delight) 12 inches apart in order to create good air flow. Feed plants in early spring with a
top dressing of composted manure and bone meal, feed again in mid summer with a compost tea or fish emulsion drench. After plants have finished flowering an foliage begins to decline cut the plants all the way back to the ground - this
English Lavender plants will grow in a wide range of growing conditions but it does best in full sun in a very well drained soil. For best results we recommend amending your soil with a small amount of compost and a couple of shovels of sand. The sand will help
provide drainage, and good drainage is a critical factor when growing Lavender. Established plants are extremely drought resistant but you will need to supply water to newly planted ones but do not over water. One of the biggest mistakes we see people make is over
watering new plants in the spring - you must let the soil dry between waterings or the plant will perish quickly. It is dampness, more so than cold that is responsible for killing Lavender plants. Humidity can also be a problem - make sure you do not crowd the plants so
that air can flow between them. In colder areas where the ground often freezes it is beneficial to add a layer of mulch to help protect the roots.
Gaillardia You have to look a long time to find a better performing plant than Gaillardia. Extremely easy to grow plants that explode with vibrant flowers in early summer and don't let up until the first hard frost. Gaillardia is one of the top drought resistant perennials we grow,
brushing off heat and drought with out any signs of stress. Plants range in heights from 1 foot to 3 feet depending upon variety and flowers range in the yellows, oranges and reds. Plants require full sun and a well drained soil. While the plants are not extremely fussy
about soil types they will grow their best when planted in soil that is loose and drains well. Since this perennial prefers poor soils do not add compost or manure to the bed. Watering is usually only needed in the fist 45 - 60 days of planting, after that these tough plants
can shrug off dry spells. Feed Gaillardia in early spring with a light top dressing of Bone Meal. After the early spring feeding no more fertilizer should be needed. To promote heavy flowering all faded flowers should be removed. Taller varieties such as Burgundy
sometimes need staking to prevent heavy rains from weighing them over. Gaillardia grows easily from seed so you may want to let a few flower heads set seed and harvest for spring plantings.
English Roses like all roses benefit greatly from winter protection when grown in the colder climates of zones 5 and 6. Deep planting of the bud union as described above is the first step to winter protection. We also recommend that you take the protection one step further.
As winter approaches (December) we recommend that you build a mulch cone around the bottom of your English Roses. As winter approaches and the ground begins to freeze (December) cover the plant with 10-12 inches of leaves, compost or sawdust. Remove the winter protection as soon as warmer weather begins (Late February). This same technique works great for all roses grown in areas with cold winters.
Pruning is a straightforward process. The aim is to maintain the attractive shape of your roses and to encourage good flowering. In the winter, you should reshape your shrub and remove any old or dead wood.
During the flowering season, in warmer zones, we also recommend summer pruning between each flush of flowers, particularly when growing the more vigorous varieties. This helps to maintain the height and shape of the shrub and encourages quicker repeat flowering.
Winter pruning should be done when the season begins to warm up and the small buds begin to swell. This will be January in the warmest zones but not until April in the coldest ones. In the colder zones, wait until the worst of the frosts have passed.
As a simple rule, prune your shrub to approximately half its size, aiming to create a nice rounded shrub. Always take time to step back and look to check that you are forming a balanced shape overall. Finish by cutting out any dead or weak stems. The only time this rule does not apply may be in the first year when the plant is still establishing. In this case prune more lightly, leaving two thirds of the shrub.
Pruning is not a precise science and you should never worry about doing any harm. You can easily adjust the size of your plant by altering the amount of growth removed when pruning. If you want a smaller shrub, it is fine to prune down to one third of its size (fig 1. line 1). If you want a larger shrub, prune to two thirds its size (fig 1. line 2). If you have taken our advice to plant English Roses closely together in groups of three, prune the three roses into the shape of one magnificent shrub.
It is generally recommended that you always make a sloping cut an inch or less above an outward facing bud. Experienced pruners tend to do this quite naturally but there is no evidence to prove that this makes a significant difference to the performance of the roses.
Plants should be situated in full sun to very light shade. If grown in to much shade the foliage may stay to damp and begin to rot. Thyme prefers a soil that is light and well drained. The soil should be amended lightly just to improve
structure. Plants do not like an acidic soil so you many need to add lime in order toadjust pH levels. Soil must drain very well so it may necessary to add some sand to your soil. Be careful when mulching plants not to get the material to
deep around the stem of the plant. Spreading or mat-forming varieties should not be mulched at all. Feed plants in very early spring with a combination of blood and bone meal. Liquid feed once in the summer with compost tea or fish
Full sun is essential for plants to grow and thrive but they will tolerate light shade. Stachys prefers a well drained, rich organic soil. Amend your soil with plenty of compost and peat moss before planting. Good drainage is a must - plants will
rot quickly if planted in soggy soils. If you need to improve your soils drainage add some sand and pea gravel during the amending process. Plants tolerate dry spells very good, but look their best when provided with an extra drink of water
during periods of drought. Feed in early spring with a top dressing of composted manure and bone meal. Cut back faded flower stems back to the ground. Stachys plants spread fast so you may need todivide themin the spring every 3 - 4
Plants prefer to grow in consistently moist soil receiving full sun or afternoon shade. Monarda will grow in partial shade but at the expense of flowering. Soil should be amended heavily with organic materials such as compost and well rotted
manure. One mistake we often see is overcrowding new plants - space the taller varieties at least 30 inches apart and the smaller dwarf types (Petite Delight) 12 inches apart in order to create good air flow. Feed plants in early spring with a
top dressing of composted manure and bone meal, feed again in mid summer with a compost tea or fish emulsion drench. After plants have finished flowering an foliage begins to decline cut the plants all the way back to the ground - this
English Lavender plants will grow in a wide range of growing conditions but it does best in full sun in a very well drained soil. For best results we recommend amending your soil with a small amount of compost and a couple of shovels of sand. The sand will help
provide drainage, and good drainage is a critical factor when growing Lavender. Established plants are extremely drought resistant but you will need to supply water to newly planted ones but do not over water. One of the biggest mistakes we see people make is over
watering new plants in the spring - you must let the soil dry between waterings or the plant will perish quickly. It is dampness, more so than cold that is responsible for killing Lavender plants. Humidity can also be a problem - make sure you do not crowd the plants so
that air can flow between them. In colder areas where the ground often freezes it is beneficial to add a layer of mulch to help protect the roots.
You have to look a long time to find a better performing plant than Gaillardia. Extremely easy to grow plants that explode with vibrant flowers in early summer and don't let up until the first hard frost. Gaillardia is one of the top drought resistant perennials we grow,
brushing off heat and drought with out any signs of stress. Plants range in heights from 1 foot to 3 feet depending upon variety and flowers range in the yellows, oranges and reds. Plants require full sun and a well drained soil. While the plants are not extremely fussy
about soil types they will grow their best when planted in soil that is loose and drains well. Since this perennial prefers poor soils do not add compost or manure to the bed. Watering is usually only needed in the fist 45 - 60 days of planting, after that these tough plants
can shrug off dry spells. Feed Gaillardia in early spring with a light top dressing of Bone Meal. After the early spring feeding no more fertilizer should be needed. To promote heavy flowering all faded flowers should be removed. Taller varieties such as Burgundy
sometimes need staking to prevent heavy rains from weighing them over. Gaillardia grows easily from seed so you may want to let a few flower heads set seed and harvest for spring plantings.
As winter approaches (December) we recommend that you build a mulch cone around the bottom of your English Roses. As winter approaches and the ground begins to freeze (December) cover the plant with 10-12 inches of leaves, compost or sawdust. Remove the winter protection as soon as warmer weather begins (Late February). This same technique works great for all roses grown in areas with cold winters.
Pruning is a straightforward process. The aim is to maintain the attractive shape of your roses and to encourage good flowering. In the winter, you should reshape your shrub and remove any old or dead wood.
During the flowering season, in warmer zones, we also recommend summer pruning between each flush of flowers, particularly when growing the more vigorous varieties. This helps to maintain the height and shape of the shrub and encourages quicker repeat flowering.
Winter pruning should be done when the season begins to warm up and the small buds begin to swell. This will be January in the warmest zones but not until April in the coldest ones. In the colder zones, wait until the worst of the frosts have passed.
As a simple rule, prune your shrub to approximately half its size, aiming to create a nice rounded shrub. Always take time to step back and look to check that you are forming a balanced shape overall. Finish by cutting out any dead or weak stems. The only time this rule does not apply may be in the first year when the plant is still establishing. In this case prune more lightly, leaving two thirds of the shrub.
Pruning is not a precise science and you should never worry about doing any harm. You can easily adjust the size of your plant by altering the amount of growth removed when pruning. If you want a smaller shrub, it is fine to prune down to one third of its size (fig 1. line 1). If you want a larger shrub, prune to two thirds its size (fig 1. line 2). If you have taken our advice to plant English Roses closely together in groups of three, prune the three roses into the shape of one magnificent shrub.
It is generally recommended that you always make a sloping cut an inch or less above an outward facing bud. Experienced pruners tend to do this quite naturally but there is no evidence to prove that this makes a significant difference to the performance of the roses.
Plants should be situated in full sun to very light shade. If grown in to much shade the foliage may stay to damp and begin to rot. Thyme prefers a soil that is light and well drained. The soil should be amended lightly just to improve
structure. Plants do not like an acidic soil so you many need to add lime in order toadjust pH levels. Soil must drain very well so it may necessary to add some sand to your soil. Be careful when mulching plants not to get the material to
deep around the stem of the plant. Spreading or mat-forming varieties should not be mulched at all. Feed plants in very early spring with a combination of blood and bone meal. Liquid feed once in the summer with compost tea or fish
Full sun is essential for plants to grow and thrive but they will tolerate light shade. Stachys prefers a well drained, rich organic soil. Amend your soil with plenty of compost and peat moss before planting. Good drainage is a must - plants will
rot quickly if planted in soggy soils. If you need to improve your soils drainage add some sand and pea gravel during the amending process. Plants tolerate dry spells very good, but look their best when provided with an extra drink of water
during periods of drought. Feed in early spring with a top dressing of composted manure and bone meal. Cut back faded flower stems back to the ground. Stachys plants spread fast so you may need todivide themin the spring every 3 - 4
Plants prefer to grow in consistently moist soil receiving full sun or afternoon shade. Monarda will grow in partial shade but at the expense of flowering. Soil should be amended heavily with organic materials such as compost and well rotted
manure. One mistake we often see is overcrowding new plants - space the taller varieties at least 30 inches apart and the smaller dwarf types (Petite Delight) 12 inches apart in order to create good air flow. Feed plants in early spring with a
top dressing of composted manure and bone meal, feed again in mid summer with a compost tea or fish emulsion drench. After plants have finished flowering an foliage begins to decline cut the plants all the way back to the ground - this
English Lavender plants will grow in a wide range of growing conditions but it does best in full sun in a very well drained soil. For best results we recommend amending your soil with a small amount of compost and a couple of shovels of sand. The sand will help
provide drainage, and good drainage is a critical factor when growing Lavender. Established plants are extremely drought resistant but you will need to supply water to newly planted ones but do not over water. One of the biggest mistakes we see people make is over
watering new plants in the spring - you must let the soil dry between waterings or the plant will perish quickly. It is dampness, more so than cold that is responsible for killing Lavender plants. Humidity can also be a problem - make sure you do not crowd the plants so
that air can flow between them. In colder areas where the ground often freezes it is beneficial to add a layer of mulch to help protect the roots.
You have to look a long time to find a better performing plant than Gaillardia. Extremely easy to grow plants that explode with vibrant flowers in early summer and don't let up until the first hard frost. Gaillardia is one of the top drought resistant perennials we grow,
brushing off heat and drought with out any signs of stress. Plants range in heights from 1 foot to 3 feet depending upon variety and flowers range in the yellows, oranges and reds. Plants require full sun and a well drained soil. While the plants are not extremely fussy
about soil types they will grow their best when planted in soil that is loose and drains well. Since this perennial prefers poor soils do not add compost or manure to the bed. Watering is usually only needed in the fist 45 - 60 days of planting, after that these tough plants
can shrug off dry spells. Feed Gaillardia in early spring with a light top dressing of Bone Meal. After the early spring feeding no more fertilizer should be needed. To promote heavy flowering all faded flowers should be removed. Taller varieties such as Burgundy
sometimes need staking to prevent heavy rains from weighing them over. Gaillardia grows easily from seed so you may want to let a few flower heads set seed and harvest for spring plantings.
As a simple rule, prune your shrub to approximately half its size, aiming to create a nice rounded shrub. Always take time to step back and look to check that you are forming a balanced shape overall. Finish by cutting out any dead or weak stems. The only time this rule does not apply may be in the first year when the plant is still establishing. In this case prune more lightly, leaving two thirds of the shrub.
Pruning is not a precise science and you should never worry about doing any harm. You can easily adjust the size of your plant by altering the amount of growth removed when pruning. If you want a smaller shrub, it is fine to prune down to one third of its size (fig 1. line 1). If you want a larger shrub, prune to two thirds its size (fig 1. line 2). If you have taken our advice to plant English Roses closely together in groups of three, prune the three roses into the shape of one magnificent shrub.
As a simple rule, prune your shrub to approximately half its size, aiming to create a nice rounded shrub. Always take time to step back and look to check that you are forming a balanced shape overall. Finish by cutting out any dead or weak stems. The only time this rule does not apply may be in the first year when the plant is still establishing. In this case prune more lightly, leaving two thirds of the shrub.
Pruning is not a precise science and you should never worry about doing any harm. You can easily adjust the size of your plant by altering the amount of growth removed when pruning. If you want a smaller shrub, it is fine to prune down to one third of its size (fig 1. line 1). If you want a larger shrub, prune to two thirds its size (fig 1. line 2). If you have taken our advice to plant English Roses closely together in groups of three, prune the three roses into the shape of one magnificent shrub.
Self-Sowing Annuals
Amaranth
Balsam
Blue Thimble Flower
Blue Woodruff
Bupleurum
Calendula
California Poppy
Chinese Forget-Me-Not
Cleome
Coreopsis tinctoria
Cornflower
Cosmidium
Cosmos
Feverfew
Flowering Tobacco
Four O'Clock
Lavatera
Love-in-a-Mist
Morning Glory
Pincushion Flower
Poppy
Rudbeckia
Snapdragon
Sweet Pea
Verbena bonariensis
Viola
Bacopa
Fuschia
Verbena
Calibrachoa
alyssum
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Cascadia
Hybrid
Snapdrago
n
Antirrhinu
m pendula
a
Bonfire
Begonia
Begonia
boliviensis
a
MiniFamo
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Calibracho
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Calibracho
a spp.
a
Cora
Cascade
Vinca
Catharant
hus roseus
a
Spreading
Sunpatien
s
Impatient
Impatiens
x hybrida
a
Blue
Mountain
Nierembe
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Nierembe
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hippoman
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Avalanche
, Wave,
and Tidal
Wave
Petunia
Petunia x
hybrida
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Boutique
Blue
Bacopa
Sutera
cordata
a
Whirlybird
Nasturtiu
m
Tropaeolu
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Sweet
Potato
Vine
Ipomoea
batatas
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Alyssum
Alyssum
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Zones 3 to
8
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Hardy
Iceplant
Delosper
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floribunda
Zones 5 to
8
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Clove
Drops
Diantdus
caryophyll
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Zones 5 to
9
p
Ornament
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Strawberri
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Fragaria x
ananassa
Zones 4 to
8
p
Coral Bells
Heucherel
la spp.
Zones 4 to
9
p
Lantana
Latana
spp.
Zones 8 to
10
p
Periwinkle
Vinca
minor
Zones 4 to
9
p
English Ivy
Hedera
helix
Zones 5 to
9
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