A NEW coneflower introduction, Kismet Intense Orange is just the thing to bring color to an empty spot. Kismet features a long bloom time, blooming from summer until frost, and lots and lots of gorgeous, vivid, orange blooms. It has an upright, compact habit with a bloom-size of approximately 16 to 18-inches high that fits perfectly in most any outdoor space. This easy maintenance perennial is extremely drought tolerant, attracts pollinators & hummingbirds, and makes a beautiful cut flower.
All plants require specific nutrients from the soil. Overtime, plants in the landscape will draw essential nutrients out of the soil that need to be replenished. Fertilization is key, as plants need a lot of nutrients in order to sustain large growth and blooms. By consistently feeding, you are ensuring that your plants maintain all the nutrition necessary to grow and bloom big.
Join us for an un-BEE-lievably fun and educational week as we celebrate National Pollinator Week featuring Pollinator Palooza, an event filled with activities Wednesday-Sunday, June 19-23, 2019.
Mason Bees are friendly, non-agrgessive bees that are crucial to the pollinator community. Unlike garden-variety honeybees, mason bees are non-social creatures that nest in holes rather than in a hive with a queen. Although they don’t t make honey, they do have exceptional pollination skills. They get their name from their habit of nest-building, which is to seal off the cells where they lay their eggs with a mortar-like application of mud.
Check out this video with Garden Guru, Mike Westphal, to learn ways to encourage them to your yard and help them thrive.
There’s no doubt that the sunflower has always been reminiscent to a perfect summer day. Whether you’re soaking in the sun on your patio or sitting in an office all day, just having a pot full of these bright and cheery blooms around will lift your spirits. Their dazzling, yellow petals, also known as “rays,” have a distinct sun-like appearance that has made them a crowd favorite. Sunflowers are heat-loving and extremely easy to grow and thrive during the dog days of summer.
