Have you often wondered how to grow wisteria? That gorgeous purple beauty that blooms in the Spring and can overtake a small house if you aren't careful. Wisteria prefers a fertile well-drained soil. Though wisteria will grow in part shade, it probably won’t flower. If your soil is poor add compost, otherwise wisteria will grow in most soils. Plant in the Spring or Fall. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and two or three times as wide. Space plants 10-15 feet ...
Gardening
My favorite Garden Roses… The Yellows
As a follow up post to Pat Welsh’s rose pro program I thought I would do a post about the roses that I have had the most success with in my own garden. I am not a fan of modern roses per say although I do have one or two in my garden. I prefer the form and bloom style of the old garden roses, David Austin's, and Romanticas to their modern counter parts .Please note that my garden is located along the central coast of California. A rose that performs well for me will not ...
Along the Garden Path…with Beau
I thought it would be fun to travel along the garden path with Beau and experience it through his eyes. Take it away Beau. I spend most of my time in the front garden now that Carlos whacked “buzzed” everything back in the rose garden. It was nice when it was in full bloom … I could hide my toys in the fountain … chase the cats…. Orangeman thinks if he hides behind the plants I won’t see him….I like to humor him….he is getting on in years…so I don’t “always” chase ...
