http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/georgia-landscaping-with-erica-82077.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:04:42 GMT 2009-11-21T01:04:42Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/fall-and-winter-favorites-194059.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 It’s mid-November and fall color is peaking. In my own garden the stars of the day are the coralbark maple, Acer palmatum ‘Sangu Kaku’ and Arkansas bluestar, Amsonia hubrichtii , both golden beacons that sparkle even on rainy days. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:03:10 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/fall-and-winter-favorites-194059.html Erica Glasener 2009-11-11T22:03:10Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/perfect-for-pots-176407.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 For some of us gardening in pots or containers is a necessity. If you live in an apartment or condo with only a balcony, you are probably delighted to be able to grow ornamentals, vegetables or both in pots. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:26:47 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/perfect-for-pots-176407.html Erica Glasener 2009-10-28T17:26:47Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/fall-is-for-planting-162914.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 It’s mid-October and color in my garden comes in shades of peachy apricot, lavender and rose from Rosa ‘Perle d’Or,’ single apricot chrysanthemums, lavender asters and the faded flower heads of Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva.’ Still to come is the show that Amsonia hubrichtii puts on when its mass of willowy foliage turns brilliant yellow and the Japanese maple Acer palmatum ‘Sangu Kaku’ whose leaves turn yellow before they drop off to reveal red stems and a red trunk. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:45:27 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/fall-is-for-planting-162914.html Erica Glasener 2009-10-14T19:45:27Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/fantastic-fruits-for-fall-151227.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 I still remember some years back when I got the call from my daughter’s preschool letting me know that she had eaten a holly berry. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:33:08 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/fantastic-fruits-for-fall-151227.html Erica Glasener 2009-09-30T21:33:08Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/brighten-your-garden-with-139953.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 One of the many advantages of having your own garden is that you don’t have to consult with a committee before you make any changes, move any plants or decide to rip out something that no longer pleases you. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:09:17 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/brighten-your-garden-with-139953.html Erica Glasener 2009-09-16T21:09:17Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/design-for-a-sunny-129638.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 Tips on how to design a garden in an oddly-shaped space. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:41:18 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/design-for-a-sunny-129638.html Erica Glasener 2009-09-02T19:41:18Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/add-movement-to-the-119506.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 As summer begins to wind down I find myself thinking of plants for fall and winter. Ornamental grasses appeal to me for their texture, form and long lasting beauty. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:13:22 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/add-movement-to-the-119506.html Erica Glasener 2009-08-19T21:13:22Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/new-and-familiar-favorites-108195.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 It’s always exciting to discover new plants or improved selections of familiar favorites. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:15:20 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/new-and-familiar-favorites-108195.html Erica Glasener 2009-08-04T20:15:20Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/fragrant-favorites-for-summer-98771.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 My brother (he lives in Washington, D.C.) called a few days ago to thank me for the ‘Casa Blanca’ lilies I had given him and his wife for their garden last year. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:59:29 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/fragrant-favorites-for-summer-98771.html Erica Glasener 2009-07-23T13:59:29Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/salvia-or-sage-86644.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 Plants that flower and thrive during the hottest days of summer and continue to bloom until frost are always worth knowing and growing. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:50:53 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/salvia-or-sage-86644.html Erica Glasener 2009-07-08T17:50:53Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/a-scented-evening-garden-76440.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 So you planted trees this spring. Those trees' first years in the ground are important to their future strength and beauty. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:56:06 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/a-scented-evening-garden-76440.html Erica Glasener 2009-06-25T21:56:06Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/clematis-make-great-companions-61896.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 What a difference rain makes. Everywhere I look this spring in and around Atlanta gardens are lush. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:52:55 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/clematis-make-great-companions-61896.html Erica Glasener 2009-06-11T14:52:55Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/liven-up-the-shade-61895.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 Recently while walking in my neighborhood I noticed a colorful combination planted along the edge of a garden bordering the sidewalk that grabbed my attention. While the big blue mophead hydrangeas were not unusual the chartreuse foliage that surrounded them was a surprise. Masses of gold and green variegated sweet flag, Acorus 'Ogon,' golden yellow hostas and a selection of coralbells with chartreuse foliage made for a dynamic scene. But what added the real zing to this grouping were bright orange impatiens dotted throughout. There is nothing quiet about this shade garden which got me thinking about other plants that brighten the shade with their foliage or flowers or both. It's worth mentioning here that all blooming plants need at least a minimum of sun for good flower production. If you have dappled shade or a garden that is in shade for 1/2 the day, there is no reason that it can't be colorful too. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/liven-up-the-shade-61895.html Erica Glasener 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/meadow-gardening-3731.html?cxtype=rss_gardening_82077 Walking in early May through masses of Ox-eye daisies and poppies just beginning to bloom, it's hard to believe that just a few years ago this same area was covered with kudzu and mulberries. For artist Cooper Sanchez and his wife Michelle, transforming their back yard in Clarkston, Georgia into a meadow is a labor of love. Creating a meadow garden was a vision they had early on. Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ajchomefinder.com/gardening/meadow-gardening-3731.html Erica Glasener 2009-05-14T04:00:00Z