We explore this world of long, vining plants and how they can be grown to produce edible harvests in your garden! Fruiting Vines Vines produce all sorts of fruit from cucumbers to passion fruit.Lovely lemons, luscious limes, great grapefruit, tasty tangerines and mighty mandarins… and even the freaky finger limes and more! Citrus Love citrus trees? So do we! We’re sharing tips for growing all sorts of citrus from the simple to the exotic.No matter whether they’re huge like watermelons or tiny like lingonberries, you’ll find them here! Here we discuss all elements of growing berries on bushes, trees, or individual plants. Berries Bursting with juicy goodness, berries are one of the most favored fruits.Edible Flowers Flowers you can eat? Absolutely! We’ve compiled a list of some of our all-time favorite edible flowers so that you can sample a petal on a salad or turn them into tea! In many cases here, both the flowers and some other parts of the plant may be edible, but double-check each article before you snack.We are taking a deep dive into these “good neighbor” plants, what works well together, and what should be avoided… but more importantly, we’re explaining why these things may have positive or negative impacts on your plants!
Some plants work well together, and others just don’t.
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Lady’s mantle can be grown in full sun, however, leaf scorch can occur. It’s easily grown from seeds and prefers partial shade. The yellow flowers last several weeks and the plant reaches heights of 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm.). Lady’s Mantle ( Alchemilla mollis): This attractive herbaceous perennial has circular leaves with scalloped borders.Japanese sedge cultivars are easily maintained deer-proof groundcovers. Japanese sedge loves moisture and is suitable to plant around ponds and water features. Japanese Sedge ( Carex marrowii): This true sedge grows in a low mound with long bladed leaves similar to grass.Tolerant of full sun and easy to maintain, creeping thyme has a strong scent that makes it the perfect groundcover to deter deer. Creeping Thyme ( Thymus serpyllum): These low-growing edible herbs are prized for their thick, mat-forming growth and the blanket of color their blooms create.It prefers moist, but well-drained soil and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8.įull Sun to Partial Shade Deer-Proof Groundcovers Although wild ginger is not related to the culinary version, the roots have the reminiscent aroma of ginger. Wild Ginger ( Asarum canadense): The heart-shaped leaves of this native woodland plant are naturally deer resistant.Sweet woodruff produces delicate white flowers in the spring. The 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm.) plants have 6 to 8 lance-shaped leaves arranged in a swirl. Sweet woodruff is a woodland plant that makes a great groundcover to deter deer. Sweet Woodruff ( Galium odoratum): This perennial herb is well-known for its mat-forming growth habits.Lily-of-the-valley likes moist soil with a layer of organic mulch. These plants are perfect for deep shade areas and under trees. The emerald green leaves come up in early spring and last until frost to form a dense cluster of weed stopping foliage. Lily-of-the-Valley ( Convallaria majalis): The tiny little bell-shaped flowers are a wedding favorite.Here are few that may work for you: Shade-Loving Groundcovers Deer Won’t Eat The key is finding deer-proof groundcovers that grow well in Deer like tender young leaves, buds and nutrient-rich vegetation. In general, groundcover plants deer leave alone are those with thorny or prickly leaves and stems, herbs with pungent aromas, plants with hairy leaves and poisonous plants. In areas where deer are a problem, the long-term solution is to plant groundcovers that deer won’t eat. Now, you’re probably wishing the deer would munch on the lawn instead! Planting Groundcover to Deter Deer
Without their leaves, groundcovers fail to control the weeds. You’ve tried deer repellents, human hair,Įven soap, but nothing keeps the deer from chewing the leaves off your
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