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Freestanding And Lean-to Greenhouses
Whether a greenhouse is freestanding or attached (lean-to greenhouse) it is one of the most popular types of garden buildings in use today. It is a self-contained structure in back garden or yard, which helps you grow what you want - flowers,...
Gazebos - To Build or not to Build, that is the Question
Gazebos - To Build or not to Build, that is the Question
So you've made the decision that you would really like a Gazebo.
You've researched all the pros and cons of owning one. You've
researched the different kinds that are out there, from...
Landscaping...How Does Your Garden Grow
The landscaping of the exterior areas around your house should
be as personal in taste as your interior decoration.
A driveway and garden are usually the first impressions a
visitor has of your home. They should always be as trim and...
Protecting Your Landscape from Insects
Insects can cause significant damage to your landscape. This damage can result in costs to treat the damage or replace damaged plants. Managing insect pests is a very important part of landscape maintenance, and requires that you take an active...
Site drainage problems
Site drainage problems Inspect the grounds of your old house for drainage problems Observe the drainage pattern of the entire property, as well as that of the properties next door. The ground should slope away from all sides of the building....
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Geranium Plants
Geraniums Plants
The geranium that brightens your landscape with its brightly colored flowers may be one of two different species. If you successfully over-wintered your geranium, chances are it is an herbaceous perennial from the genus Geranium. However, most often the geraniums that delight us with their profuse blooms are from the genus Pelargonium.
The geranium, which originated in South Africa, made its entrance to the European continent in the 1600’s and has been propagated and hybridized ever since. Today the geranium is still among the most popular of the flowering plants. The geranium is a very adaptable flower that is suitable for beds and borders as well as hanging baskets and containers inside or outdoors!
Because there are so many types of geranium, it’s difficult to choose which is the most popular type to add to your landscape.
•The common or zonal geranium is typically sold as a bedding plant. They are a compact plant, some having very decorative, distinctly marked two and three colored leaves.
•Ivy leaved geraniums are perfect for window boxes and hanging baskets. Although flower petals are narrower and the
blossoms less dense than other cultivars, the ivy leaved geranium is an attractive vining plant that can grow up to three feet long.
•Scented geraniums are used for making tea, potpourris and sachets. They are deceptively sweet and carry the fragrances of lemon, apple, rose, nutmeg, and peppermint. Although the flowers are small and some might say insignificant, the scented geranium is a wonderful way to add fragrance to your patio, porch… or kitchen!
•The mosquito geranium is also a scented geranium. Even if you haven’t grown it, chances are you have smelled its insect repelling scent. The mosquito geranium was hybrid especially for production of oil of citronella and frequently is sold at nurseries as the mosquito plant.
Geranium flowers come in white and all shades of pink and red. Many hybrids have bi-colored flowers and some hybrids bear salmon colored flowers. Easy care, in addition to being a favorite addition to your garden, geraniums also make an inexpensive and lovely gift for Easter, Mother’s Day and other special spring occasions.
About the Author
Linda is author at Gardening Guides
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