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Today’s topic is exploring the world of Heuchera’s also known as Coral Bells.
If you are needing color and contrast in your landscape all season long, Have you thought of adding Heuchera perennial plants?
Why are Heuchera’s becoming so popular? Well, the foliage outshines the bloom with most Heuchera’s , there is nothing like seeing all the different color combinations and contrasts.
Heuchera’s are easy to grow, carefree plants that bring so much value and beauty to your landscaped areas.
Every year new varieties are coming out, with different leaf shapes, sizes, textures, and color.
The foliage color ranges from purple, peach, green , burgundy , chartreuse, browns, and rusts. With many more to come.
Heuchera’s all bloom but in reality this is not the most significant attribute of them. The foliage color last’s all season making this the most valued feature.
Heuchera’s can be planted in the ground, but they really look great in pots during the season.
When most plants are done blooming, heuchera’s keep going and going and what is extra beautiful about them
is they can change coloring as the season’s change.
Let’s begin by talking about Heuchera’s culture. They grow in a sun to partial shade , to shade areas, this will depend on the variety of heuchera you have and where you live.
Heuchera can look different in appearance depending on the lighting you are allowing it to have during the day. Hotter climates may choose to plant them in morning sun and afternoon shade, cooler climates may get by with more sun . Keep in mind where you live will and can make that difference in planting area.
Heuchera’s bloom in later spring and the color of the blooms varies with each variety, after their done blooming you can remove the stems to clean and tidy up the plant.
Heuchera grow in zones 4-9 and require well drained soil. Their size and mounded shape makes for a ideal plant in the garden.
When planting them make sure you do not bury the crown to deep, keep the crown slightly above the
soil, this is where the new growth takes place. Pay close attention to this otherwise you could have some loss.
Dividing Heucheras should be done preferably in the spring. You will know if this is needed when the plant starts to separate in the center.
Placing mulch around the plants can never hurt , this keeps the weeds down and also protects your investment. Just don’t cover to much around the crown area.
So next time you are at the local nursery or gardening center , ask them about the new Heuchera varieties. There is some pretty great things happening in the Heuchera world.
Foliage color is becoming more and more an interest to gardeners around the world. Make sure you include Heuchera today.
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Happy Gardening, and Make Today Count!
Diane Mumm
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In this video showing what plants I will have available in 2010 gardening season.
This is Part 3
I hope you see some plants you have grown or want to grow in your containers and gardens.
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In this video showing what plants I will have available in 2010 gardening season.
This is Part 2
I hope you see some plants you have grown or want to grow in your containers and gardens.
Have Fun Gardening
Diane Mumm
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In this video showing what plants I will have available in 2010 gardening season.
This is Part 1
I hope you see some plants you have grown or want to grow in your containers and gardens.
Have Fun Gardening,
Diane Mumm
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The Hostapedia Encyclopedia by Mark R. Zilis
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HAPPY GARDENING
In The Hostapedia, Mark Zilis describes every hosta that he has encountered over the past
thirty years. This includes forms he studied in gardens and nurseries throughout the United
States and those he observed in native habitats and collections in Japan. It encompasses all
cultivars registered with the American Hosta Society and others listed in a wide variety of
publications and websites. The color photos in The Hostapedia highlight the most important
hostas, as well as many unusual collectors plants and hosta oddities.
• Over 7400 hosta descriptions listed A-Z
• 1897 color photos
• Complete index of hosta names
• Factual and entertaining
The Hostapedia by Mark R. Zilis, © 2009,
9″ by 12″, 1128 pages, 1897 color photos, hardcover, $79.95 (USD) (I have a Great Price for YOU)
ISBN # 978-0-9679440-1-2
The Hostapedia Encyclopedia Review
The Hostapedia Book is here for all of you that enjoy Hosta gardening. This is for people that are business owners in the gardening industry. This book is for you the home owner , collector , hobbyist. You name it you will love this book.
The Hosta industry has well over 7000 different hosta species . You will find many beautiful Hosta photos and descriptions in this book.
The Hostapedia was written by Mark Zilis, Mark describes every hosta he has been around in the past 30 years. Included in this book is Hostas he has studied around United States and those too in Japan where he observed them in their natural habitat.
All hosta cultivars registered with the American Hosta Society , with a unbelievable number of photos, 1897 photos in the Hostapedia are showing the most important hostas, plus many unusual collector’s plants and hosta oddities all included inside this book.
Pages of interest within the first few pages of the hostapedia takes you through the introduction of the book . Here is what is covered, Materials and Methods, Developing New Hostas, How Hostas are Named, Plant Patents, Plant Breeder’s Rights and Trademarks, Hosta Societies, Hosta Publications, and Guide to Reading Descriptions.
As you get through the introduction pages the Hosta Descriptions begin, here is where the beauty of this book shines through. There is Over 7400 hosta descriptions listed A-Z, 1897 color photos and Complete index of hosta names. Photos are beautifully displayed in this book, it will definitely get your juices going and excited
to find and add more varieties to your collection.
As we move through the book , next is the Bibliography, from there is a General Index , and finally the Hosta Name Index.
The Hostapedia is no whimpy book , You will be pleased to know it is a hardcover, with a outside cover to protect the book. You will be thrilled at it’s 1125 pages. The size of the Hostapedia Book is 9″ x 12″ . Nicely put together with no fear of falling apart.
The Hostapedia Encyclopedia is a hosta lovers dream book , a nurseryman, catalog of knowledge, a gardeners resource for identifying Hostas.
This hosta book is a must for anyone involved in the gardening industry and or home owner. A great resource for adding to your gardening book collection.
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Grab your 155 pg Hosta Ebook Today. , with this book you will receive additional info on videos made of my gardening landscapes , so make sure you opt in. Also please ask me any questions you may have regarding gardening, perennials and so on..I’d love to help~!
My name is Diane Mumm
I really have a huge Passion for the Outdoors , and Greenhouse Growing.
In this video I am sharing my Hosta Woodland Gardens I started back in 2003.
I hope you enjoy and get some inspiration in starting your own hosta gardens
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Water Gardens have become very popular in landscapes today.. but what should you be considering before venturing into construction of a water garden.
The pleasing relaxing sound of water running is so inviting to wildlife .Not only to wildlife but when you can walk outside in your yard and hear the sounds of water running , you will love how this makes you feel and what will be attracted to your water garden.
Water Gardens need a great location, they do well in a part sun area. Full sun areas tend to have more algae buildup problems so pay attention to location.
There is maintenance involved with contemplating the construction of a water pond. Sure they are beautiful but one must realize there is some work involved in cleaning and keeping them clean.
There is many plants that work in a water garden. You will want to have several different types, floaters , oxgenators, marginal plants, submerged plants such as hardy lilies too.
The more surface area you cover the less likely the algae problems.
There is many products on the market today for algae problems, I like the natural approach and use barley bales and surface cover with plants.
Goldfish and Koi do wonderfully in water gardens, and they do reproduce giving you baby fish each season.
You can use a plastic liner , or preformed mold to form your pond . This may be a matter of preference depending on how large you want your water garden.
If you are digging your own water garden and using a liner, make sure you make some shelves within the water garden pond hole area. Shelves within your pond make a great place to place marginal plants , and it add different heights , looks great too.
You also want to have one area of your pond at least 2-3 ft deep, and the reason for that is 1) hot summers, fish need a place to go, the deeper the depth the cooler the water temperature 2) Cold winters, if you leave your fish outside year around there needs to be a good depth that does not freeze solid so the fish will survive .
You can construct however you choose , natural looking with large river rock , or there is plenty of other rock available to fit your style .
Water Gardens are a wonderful feature in your landscape. Be realistic when venturing into adding to your landscape.
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Positive Thinking + Positive Attitude = Positive Results
Just a little something to help you possibly . Sending some good vibes your way. Life to short to not give it your all..
Enjoy friends,
Diane Mumm
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Why Video Should be a Part of Your Online Marketing
When I started online in the internet and network marketing arena, I was told to make videos right from the start . This was back in Oct 2008.
I was scared to death and did not know a thing about making videos.. but I was determined and learned how from a young but very smart individual.
Video was a great way to draw interest and Youtube was the video site to distribute your videos.
See here is why Video Works:
People everyday are searching for mentors, leaders in the home business industry.
People can see, feel , get to know you and hopefully get to trust you through video.
Would you rather watch a video or read? Video can send a message to anyone all over the world 7 days a week , 24 hours a day, and once you make a video it is there working for you over and over again.
Video can be created in several ways: You can show you on the videos and talk about a peticular subject, you can make video tutorials of your computer screen showing someone how to do something. You can create presentation through power point ..
Video is fun, and once you do them a few times, they get easier, you gain confidence and you figure out that you find this way of marketing online is a great way to reach others that are looking for you.
Keep your videos short 2-5 minutes unless they are tutorials showing someone how to do something.
Pick subjects of your niche, how you can provide solutions to people that are looking for help on a subject of interest.
Providing value and good content goes a long ways online. Make sure when you make a video they are of substance and not of pitching your business.
Always at the beginning introduce yourself, your website or blog , and a brief introduction of what your video is going to be about.. You want to keep their attention , so make sure you also state you will be offering them something later in the video so they stay tuned.
So I hope this has helped you.. Video Marketing is my choice of marketing online.. Give it a Try!
It clearly works and it is a fast way to get yourself online for free.. That is right put up a channel on Youtube and get making those videos.
Regards,
Diane Mumm
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