Archive for the ‘Plants’ Category

Aug-2-2010
clematis2

This variety has many names; Clematis ‘Jackmanii or better known as Clematis “Jackmani”.  They seem to be really prevalent at big box stores.  I found this one at Home Depot for $5.  Can’t beat that for a nice vine.   I have it growing up my fence along with the rest of my Roses. Some simple  [ Read More ]

Jul-28-2010
Endless Summer Hydrangea

Summer Endless or Endless Summer, either way, we’re talking Hydrangea.  Proven Winner’s “Endless Summer” Hydrangea. These guys entered the market, taking on the “Bloom Once, and flop over like a dead bird” Hydrangea’s, and not surprisngly, they did well.  Let’s state it right here, these Hydrangea’s dont flop over like day old bread, and they  [ Read More ]

Jul-12-2010
The Fairy

My backyard already had 4 pinks plants. And for a manly man like me, that’s 5 Pink plants too many. But when visiting my local nursery, I couldn’t take my eyes off this pink miniature rose. The leaves were so unbelievably glossy, the flower petals seemed to shimmer “silverly”. Even a fellow gardening walking the  [ Read More ]

Jun-27-2010
letsdance1

Some great shots of my PROVEN WINNERS Hydrangea – “Let’s Dance Moonlight”.  This plant is a year old and growing nicely.