As landscape gardens mature and shade areas increase in size, one of the most common concerns is selecting color plants for shady areas this summer. Basil originated in India as a sacred herb, and it has been used as a symbol for love, to ward off evil spirits and insects, and to calm the tummy. Plant corn in rich soil Corn, actually a huge grass, has been cultivated for so long that its origins are uncertain and a topic of scientific debate. Corncobs dating back to 5000 B.C. were discovered in Mexico, but scientists were unsure whether these cobs came from an ancient wild corn or an early variety of domesticated corn. Ficus, dracaena, dieffenbachia and crotons are especially susceptible, but fortunately, these plants and others can be restored by a process called air-layering.
Landscaping takes trial and error Successful landscaping is more of a journey than a destination.
Whether you hire a landscape architect or design the garden yourself, the process is the same. Lay out the elements of your garden to be fun, flexible and to fit your family. Begonias deliver With about 1,000 species and untold varieties, there's a begonia for every taste. Related to onions, chives grow in clumps with grasslike blades, which can be easily separated and transplanted. Their pink or lavender blooms make a bright addition to your herb garden and an attractive garnish.