DrDans | - Part 9

PLANT OF THE DAY – ORNAMENTAL RAINBOW CHARD

October 19, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

With it’s gorgeous, vibrant coloring and love for cooler weather, this edible ornamental vegetable is a perfect plant for your fall landscape.

IT’S SPOOKY SEASON

October 13, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

Halloween is quickly approaching. There are so many ways you can decorate your outdoor areas to welcome the spooky season. Who doesn’t love the color orange? Or pumpkins? Black cats and witches? It’s a fun time of the year and decorating your doorstep, your porch, your deck or even your garden areas can bring a lot of joy and fun to your home. These are just a few of our favorites.

PLANT OF THE DAY – BUNNY EARS VIOLA

October 12, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

If you like violas the way we like violas, then you’ll love this adorably tiny variety. Yes, it’s only 8 inches high and wide but it has two prominent petals that give the flowers the appearance of bunny ears.

PLANT OF THE DAY – MOJAVE JEWELS RUBY SEDUM

September 8, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

Dense clusters of blood-red flowers contrast dramatically against deep-purple, almost black foliage, to make a big statement in the garden. Unlike many sedum, this one is a bit shorter and much sturdier. It’s perfect for an a water wise area, rock garden, or container. Succulent foliage will die back to the ground in areas experiencing a colder winter, but will re-emerge again in the spring.

PLANT OF THE DAY – WIRI BLUSH HEBE

July 20, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

With its deep rose-pink flower spikes, this beauty is backed by lush and shine, dark green red-edged foliage.

PLANT OF THE DAY – CHOCOLATE COSMOS

June 29, 2021July 28, 2023DrDans

A flower with a chocolate scent? We say “YES!” This cosmos variety has deep maroon flowers with a dark brown center on stems with dark green leaves.

PLANT OF THE DAY – COLOR CODED™ FRANKLY SCARLET ECHINACEA

June 4, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

Bright Scarlet Orange flowers that reach 4″ in size will display horizontally help petals over dark green foliage. As the blooms age, they will lighten to a coral orange color.

PLANT OF THE DAY – MIDNIGHT GOLD PETUNIA

June 3, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

There’s always something new when it comes to petunias. New colors. New color combos. New water needs. New sunlight needs. And lots of new names!

EASY DIY BACKYARD WATER FEATURE

May 18, 2021July 24, 2023DrDans

Nothing beats the sound of a water feature. And you can make one without much fuss or expense. This one is perfect for your backyard patio or deck. We found it here. What we love most about this feature is that it’s solar powered so you don’t need an electrical source. But we also love that it included plants. And well, plants always make us happy. And while you’re considering, keep in mind that it’s a ONE HOUR PROJECT. Yes, you read that right. One hour!

PLANT OF THE DAY – SUPERTUNIA LATTE PETUNIA

May 17, 2021July 25, 2023DrDans

This is one of those annuals that you will want to give a front and center location to. From spring until frost, you can expect a very showy silvery white flower with dark brown to purple throat and veins. The flowers themselves are medium to large in size.