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Plants & Bulbs Feature Writer: Angela England

With ever-changing plant material, annuals for containers, colorful foliage plants, flowering perennials and bulbs, ornamental and shade trees, heirloom plants and shrubs of all sizes, we'll make it easy to put together a garden design that works by offering ideas for companion plants and trouble shooting problem areas.

Look for monthly plant profiles and learning series to increase your gardening knowledge. I look forward to some wonderful discussions with all of you. Feel free to email me anytime!


Feature Writer Articles in Plants & Bulbs

 		Fragrant Plants for Winter Scent Gardens
Believe it or not there are several plants that can provide fragrance to the scented theme garden even during the cold, usually dormant winter months.
Fragrant Plants for Autumn Gardens
Just because the flush of spring and summer flowers has ended, doesn't mean a garden has to be boring or devoid of sweet aroma. Try these plants for fall fragrance.
Fragrant Plants for Summer Gardens
These summer blooming plants are perfect to add to a fragrance garden landscape, aromatic container garden or entry-way border.
Fragrant Spring Plants for Gardens
One of the benefits many gardeners enjoy in the garden landscape is pleasing fragrance. These spring plants create pleasant aroma in the garden.
Use Chartreuse Green Foliage to Brighten Gardens
One way to add strong color and eye-catching vibrant light to a dark garden landscape is with light green foliage that will catch the sun.
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Contributing Articles in Plants & Bulbs

 		How Plants Get Nutrients
Many people wonder how plants get the food and water they need to grow. Following is an explanation of photosynthesis, as well as tips for helping plants grow strong.
How to Force Bulbs Indoors
Forced bulbs are a great way to celebrate spring before its arrival. Learn which varieties don't need pre-chilling and what household ingredient retards leggy growth.
Mail Order Seeds and Plants
The pictures in seed catalogs may seem appealing in the cold days of winter, but there are a few things to keep in mind before diving in and ordering seeds.
The Obedient Plant is a Prolific Perennial
Many gardens are planted for spring and summer color. The Obedient Plant waits for late summer to add color as autumn approaches.
A New Plant for the Spring Garden
Black and Blue Salvia attracts all the right critters. Its brilliant blue and black flower is hard to resist. It's a low maintenance plant that blooms into the fall.
Snow Crocus Cultivar 'Snowbunting'
The heirloom snow crocus cultivar 'Snowbunting' blooms when remnants of frost and snow still blanket the garden and gardeners anxiously await a glimmer of spring.
Essential Equipment for the Greenhouse Gardener
Choosing essential equipment to fit out a heated greenhouse such as benching and ventilators as well as desirable accessories is an exciting if somewhat expensive task.
Heating Systems for the Greenhouse Gardener
In order to extend the growing season and give many more hours of pleasure the greenhouse gardener must invest in a heating system to suit the plants he wishes to grow.
Juniper Bonsai Trees
Juniper bonsai trees are popular with both experienced and new bonsai artists. They can create excellent results and are relatively easy to grow and develop.
Daffodils for Spring Colour
Top tips for Spring colour - choose daffodil varieties carefully to enjoy them from December through to May. Good planting design will add sophistication to your display.
Poinsettias for All Seasons
That poinsettia gave its all to be a showy part of the holidays, but its not necessarily doomed. With a little luck and special care, it can continue to thrive.
Annual Plants for the Shade Garden
Some annual plants and flowers actually prefer shade. Learning which they are will increase your gardening success and pleasure.
A Garden in Dry Shade
Trade that dusty patch of bare earth under trees for lush greenery. Choosing the best plants for dry shade locations makes all the difference.
Growing Castor Oil Plant
Castor Oil plant or Castor bean has lobed shaped leaves with red foliage and fruit. This plant can be propagated through seeds.
Pruning Hibiscus
Pruning for the shape and health of a hibiscus plant requires knowledge of the proper time and weather conditions to prune, as well as correct placement of pruning cuts.
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