1.
When can I plant the perennial plants I've bought?
If you bought them locally and they were sold from outside
conditions, they can be planted after mid- April.
2.
Should I cut my Clematis vine?
It's important to know what variety you have as some plant
flower on this season's growth and some bloom on previous
year's growth. If you do know what variety, pruning instructions
are available in most books on vines. Call Tagawas we
have that information, and an extensive selection of clematis
in 2.5", #1 and #2 size containers.
3.
I love purple and yellow; does this Coreopsis go with
this Monkshood ?
The colors combine well however it is best to choose plants
that require similar growing conditions such as Coreopsis
and Salvia May Night. Monkshood, (Aconite), is grown in
a moister shadier location here in Colorado.
4.
How many perennials will I need for my area?
This depends a lot on what varieties you choose .The most
interesting designs have more than one perennial plant
variety, several colors, and an interesting blend of shapes.
Formal areas have one variety of plants, which are repeated
often-large areas of evergreen groundcovers such as Vinca
Minor.
5.
How often do I water my perennials?
Irrigation is always in a dance with the individual needs
of the plants. By planting plants with similar water needs
next to one another, you can take a lot of guesswork out
of this question. Touch the soil and look at the plant
to evaluate its needs and educate your guess.
6.
I live in a townhouse with limited space for a garden,
what can I grow?
Containers are for you. Try the grass Calamagrostis 'Overdam'
in a tall narrow pot for some drama or an alpine sink
stuffed with Thymus Highland's Cream, Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty'
,Sempervivum and Ruschia. Too cute!
7.
My husband just made me a new patio room with beautiful
flagstone; do you have any suggestions of plants to use
between the larger stones?
Do I ever! Too many choices let me list some of my favorites:
Veronica liwanensis, Thymus Elfin, Thymus Minus, Wooly
Thyme, Veronica Allionii, Veronica oltensis, Thymus coccinius,
Thymus Pink Chintz, Thymus Bressingham Delight and Highlands
Cream Veronia New Century and Sedum Tricolor . Oh yes,
Erigeron compositus too.
8.
I see such full and lush, mature gardens in the magazines.
They're just beautiful! Help me with mine can you?
I know how you feel. JEALOUS! Gardens take a lot of work
and effort and unfortunately don't happen overnight or
even in a season. And, alas there is no teacher like experience.
We will have a new garden room in the perennial department
called "Gardens to Go". There you will find,
larger more mature specimens of plants that we have found
to be exceptional performers. Drawing a blank? Run out
of ideas? Please ask us.
9.
Can you help me with the weeds in my garden?
Maybe. Here are some tips that may help: Plant close enough
that you garden self- mulches. Use a small pieced mulch
such as Soil-Pep for those other areas. Try a product
called "Over -the -Top " for those big problem
areas (read the label several times before starting) Try
a pre-emergent this spring as you add new plants and of
course, spray.
10.
How tall or wide will this get?
When will this bloom? For how long? Is this a better plant
than that one? Which plant should I get? 12", July9th - yes the blue one.