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2017年08月29日
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Most people are familiar with the large clumps of lush, grass-like foliage and creamy white feathery plumes of pampas grass (though pink varieties are available too). Pampas grass (Cortaderia) is an attractive ornamental grass that is popular in many landscapes. While they’re extremely easy to grow, however, it’s important to know what you’re getting into before planting pampas grass around the home. Don’t be so quick to plant it simply because it looks good. It’s actually a very fast grower and can become quite large, anywhere from 5 and 10 feet high and wide, and even invasive.
How to Grow Pampas Grass Before growing pampas grass, be sure to put it somewhere in the landscape where it has plenty of room to grow, especially when planting more than one. When mass planting pampas grass, you’ll have to space them about 6 to 8 feet apart. Pampas grass enjoys areas with full sun but will tolerate partial shade. It also tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers moist, well-draining soil. Another plus side to growing pampas grass is its tolerance of drought, wind, and salt sprays—which is why you commonly see the plant along coastal regions. The grass is hardy in USDA zones 7-11, but in well protected areas, it can also be grown in Zone 6. It’s not suited for cold regions unless grown in pots and brought indoors over winter and replanted outdoors in spring. Due to its large size, however, this isn’t really practical.
How to Care for Pampas Grass Once established, pampas grass care is minimal, requiring little maintenance other than watering in extreme drought. It should also be pruned each year to the ground. This is usually performed in late winter or early spring. Because of the plant’s sharp foliage, the task of pruning should be done with great care using gloves and a long-sleeved shirt. However, with appropriate measures taken (for clumps well away from homes and buildings), you can also burn the foliage down to the green growth without any harm to the plant. While not required, pampas grass can be given a balanced fertilizer following pruning to help stimulate regrowth.
Propagating Pampas Grass Pampas grass is usually propagated through division in spring. Pruned clumps can be sliced through with a shovel and replanted elsewhere. Normally, only female plants are propagated. Pampas grass bears male and female plumes on separate plants, with females being the most common among varieties grown. They are much showier than their male counterparts with fuller plumes (flowers) of silk-like hairs, of which the males do not have.
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Grasses grown in the garden provide interesting contrast and often ease of care for the home gardener. Pennisetum glaucum, or ornamental millet grass, is a prime example of a show-stopping garden grass.
Information About Ornamental Millet Grass Ornamental millet grass is derived from ordinary millet, a cereal grain that is an important food crop in semi-arid areas of Asia and Africa, and is cultivated in the United States as a forage crop. A millet breeder collecting millet germplasm from around the world grew a hybrid with stunning purple foliage and a spectacular seed spike. While this millet hybrid had no agriculture value, it became an award-winning specimen for the home landscape. This ornamental grass bares 8 to 12 inch cattail-like flower plumes that change from gold to purple as they mature. This stunning purple is echoed in the burgundy red to amber/purple corn-like foliage of the grass. Ornamental millet plants grow 3 to 5 feet in height. The seed spikes of ornamental millet plants may be left on the plant to provide food for birds as they ripen or may be cut and used in dramatic floral arrangements.
Best Time to Plant Millet The purple foliage of ornamental millet plants adds a lovely counterpoint to a garden either in mass plantings or in combination with other plant specimens and even in container gardening when a tall focal point is required. The best time to plant millet is after the danger of frost has passed. Ornamental millet needs warm air and soil for germination, so even into June seeds may be sown, especially since ornamental millet plants grow quickly. It takes 60-70 days to go from seed to flower.
Care of Millet Transplants for growing ornamental millet may be purchased from the local garden center or is easily grown from seed. If obtaining ornamental millet plants from a nursery, select those that are not root bound in the pot. When growing ornamental millet, you need to situate it in a location of full sun in USDA zones 10-11. An annual, growing ornamental millet not only needs a sunny exposure, but well draining soil. Care of millet also dictates keeping it moist, so mulch or other organic compost is a great idea around the base of the ornamental millet plants to retain moisture. However, growing ornamental millet may be susceptible to drowning and edema, so there is a fine line between overwatering and maintaining moist conditions.
Ornamental Millet Grass Varietals ‘Purple Majesty’ is a commonly grown millet variety that will thrive if not stressed by factors such as over watering or cold temperatures and produces a profusion of blooms with 4 to 5 foot burgundy foliage. ‘Jester’ has 3-inch leaves in hues of burgundy, green and chartreuse with dark flower plumes. ‘Purple Baron’ is a compact 3 foot variety.
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2017年08月29日
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Oak fern plants are perfect for spots in the garden that are hard to fill in. Extremely cold hardy and shade tolerant, these ferns have a surprisingly bright and airy look that can work wonders with dark spots in short summers. Keep reading to learn more oak fern information, including oak fern cultivation and tips for caring for oak ferns.
What are Oak Ferns? Oak fern plants (Gymnocarpium dryopteris) are very low growing, usually topping out at between 6 and 12 inches in height. Instead of growing up, these fern plants grow out, creeping along the ground through rhizomes. In spite of their common name, oak ferns do not grow on or near oak trees, nor do they resemble them in any way, so how it derived this name is a mystery. The triangular fronds are pale to bright green in color, which makes for an excellent contrast in deep shade where the shadows can make everything look dark and gloomy. Oak ferns are hardy in USDA zones 2 through 8, which means they are extremely cold tolerant. They are deciduous, so they won’t keep their greenery through the winter, but they should come back every spring even after very harsh weather.
Oak Fern Cultivation in Gardens Caring for oak ferns is extremely easy. The plants prefer deep shade, but they will do well in partial shade. They like neutral to slightly acidic soil that is sandy or loamy. They need good drainage but lots of moisture and prefer rich, leafy or compost heavy soil. Oak fern plants can be propagated by spores or division. Collect the spores from the undersides of the fronds in late summer or fall and plant them in the spring, or simply divide the rhizomes in the spring. Because of its ease and success at transplanting, oak fern is a desirable plant to have in the garden. While moving established ferns to a new location is simple, they will also spread out naturally through spores and rhizomes if you leave them alone.
As long as you provide the plants with their basic lighting and soil needs, little else is necessary to keep them growing in the garden. Oak ferns also make great companions to other fernsand woodland plants like trillium, jack in the pulpit, Jacob’s ladder and Virginia bluebells.
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2017年08月29日
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New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax) was once thought to be related to Agave but has since been placed in the Phormium family. New Zealand flax plants are popular ornamentals in United States Department of Agriculture zone 8. Their fan-like form and easy growth from rhizomes are excellent accents in containers, perennial gardens, and even coastal regions. Once you know how to grow New Zealand flax, you may be rewarded with 6- to 10-foot wide plants with an amazing potential height of 20 feet in perfect conditions.
New Zealand Flax Plant Information New Zealand flax plants have two main species in cultivation but numerous cultivars. Cultivars exhibit red, yellow, green, burgundy, purple, maroon and many more foliage colors. There are even variegated flax for exciting foliar contrast. If plants are in warm enough regions, caring for New Zealand flax is a breeze with few insect or disease complaints and hardy establishment. This flax is named for its fibrous leaves, which were once used to make baskets and textiles. All parts of the plant were used with medicine made from roots, face powder from flower pollen and old blooming stems roped together as rafts. Leaves are keel shaped, coming to a decided point. They can be used as decorative plants in zones 9 to 11 with best growth in zone 8.
New Zealand flax plant information indicates that tubular, showy flowers appear on erect stems but only in their native region and rarely in greenhouse care. New Zealand flax plants offer architectural interest but are not winter hardy and should be brought indoors for winter in most climates. How to Grow New Zealand Flax New Zealand flax is a slow growing perennial plant. The most common method of propagation is through division and fully rooted specimens are widely available at nursery centers. One of the main requirements this plant has is well-draining soil. Boggy or heavy clay soils will reduce growth and can contribute to rotten stems and rhizomes. The flax tolerates partial sun but will perform better in full sun situations. New Zealand flax attracts birds and is not attractive to deer. It is easy to maintain, drought tolerant when established and makes a good erosion control. New Zealand flax plant care is minimal once plants are mature, but the flax may suffer damaged and shredded leaf tips in windy and exposed sites.
Caring for New Zealand Flax Hybrid flax plants are not as durable as the two base species. They require more water and some shelter from hot sunlight, which can burn the leaf tips. They are reliably hardy to 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-6 C.), but all species can simply be moved indoors in fall to prevent damage. Use a couple of inches of organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, prevent weeds and insulate the rhizomes. Occasionally, pruning is necessary where damage has occurred due to sun or cold. Cut off dead and damaged leaves as needed.
The flax thrives in poor soils, so fertilization is not necessary, but annual top dressings of finely rotted compost can help add nutrients to the soil and increase percolation. New Zealand flax plant care is easiest to manage in containers in northern climates. Bring the plant inside for winter and gradually reintroduce it to outdoors when ambient temperatures warm in spring.
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2017年08月29日
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Muhlbergia is a variety of ornamental grass with spectacular showgirl flair. The common name is muhly grass and it is extremely hardy and easy to grow. What is muhly grass? Read on for muhly grass care and to learn how to grow ornamental muhly grass. The appeal the plant will give to your garden is well worth the effort.
What is Muhly Grass? Muhly grass grows in clumps that are 3 to 4 feet tall. It is native to Florida and the eastern half of the United States. The grass is known for its pink to purple inflorescences which float above the body of the plant in an airy display worthy of a fairy princess. The show of color gives it the name pink muhly grass. There is also a white flowering variety. The plant has long sharp-edged foliage blades and can reach 3 feet in width. Known for its extreme drought tolerance, growing muhly grass is easy and requires little maintenance or upkeep.
How to Grow Ornamental Muhly Grass Plant your pink muhly grass in any type of soil, so long as it drains well. Muhlbergia does not like wet feet. It is naturally found along highways, in flat forests and along coastal dunes, so it is important to match the natural growing range of the plant. Plant several together but spaced at least 2 feet apart for an eye popping effect. The lighting should be as bright and sunny as you can find in your garden. With the exception of light trimming if you wish, this grass thrives on cruel neglect. It tolerates rocky soil where there is little organic matter and merciless sun and dryness. It can even tolerate flooding for short periods.
Care of Pink Muhly Grass Water frequently when growing muhly grass babies, but once the grass is mature, you only need to give supplemental water when periods of drought are severe. You can feed the plants in spring with a diluted by half balanced plant food and water when the soil is dry in the top couple of inches. Other than that, there isn’t a lot to do for this beautiful grass. The grass is semi-evergreen but you may want to cut it back in early spring to remove any brown blades and make way for new green growth.
One other aspect of muhly grass care is division. You can divide the plants every three years to keep them in an upright habit and producing plenty of inflorescences. Simply dig up the plant in late fall to early spring. Cut apart the root ball into at least two pieces, being careful to include healthy roots and lots of green grass blades on each section. Replant the pieces in the ground or pots, and water frequently for the first couple of weeks as the grasses grow. Care of pink muhly grass divisions is the same as older more established plants.
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2017年08月29日
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Purple moor grass (Molinia caerulea) is a true grass native to Eurasia and found in moist, fertile, acidic soil. It has excellent use as an ornamental due to its neat tufting habit and charming, persistent inflorescence. The flowers may soar 5 to 8 feet above the basal foliage, producing an architectural appearance that stands out in the garden. Try growing ornamental moor grass in a massed planting for maximum effect.
How to Grow Moor Grass Ornamental grass lovers should not pass up the opportunity to acquire autumn moor grass. Also, called purple moor grass, this attractive plant has appeal as a single specimen in a combined planter, an accent in the perennial garden or even perched in the rockery. Moor grasses come in many cultivars and are commercially represented by 12 commonly available names. Each has a slightly different foliage trait, height and inflorescence but the basic mounding habit and fine blades recognize them as part of the family. Moor grass is seasonally interesting from summer to winter. The plant is hardy to United States Department of Agriculture zone 4 and adaptable to many types of soils as long as they are moist but well draining.
Some partner plants with similar moisture needs to try growing with moor grass are: Epimediums Coreopsis Salix or willow Evergreen ornamental grasses The plant produces numerous seeds, so remove the seed head in fall to prevent spread. Spread mulch around the grass to a depth of at least 2 inches of good organic material to prevent weed competitors and conserve moisture. Keep mulch away from direct contact with the base of the plant to prevent mold issues.
Moor Grass Care One of the most important aspects of moor grass care is water. While the plant may rot out in boggy soils, it needs consistent moisture. Water the grass deeply once per week. Overhead watering may promote rust and other fungal diseases, so it is advised to water from the base of the plant. This is a deciduous grass, which will die back in winter. This means there is no need to cut back the plant. In fact, the spent grass is attractive for nesting material to wild birds and helps form a protective nest around the root zone. Simply rake it away in early spring so new blade emergence is not impeded.
Dividing Moor Grass Division of ornamental grasses is undertaken to prevent center die out, increase vigor, and best of all, to make more of these attractive ornamentals. Moor grass can be divided every 3 to 4 years. The optimum time for division is late winter to very early spring. Dig out around the root zone and deeply into soil to remove the entire plant. Use a root saw to cut it into 2 or 3 sections. Make sure each has plenty of sprouting leaves and a good healthy clump of roots. Plant each section separately. Keep them watered as the plant sprouts and spreads out new roots. This easy step guarantees healthier grasses and increases the number of the regal moor grass.
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2017年08月28日
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Dwarf mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’) is a Japanese plant that has charmed the gardens of the world. A decorative, low growing plant, this plant looks best when grouped together but sometimes there may only be a few plants available. This is where dwarf mondo grass propagation comes in handy. There are two propagation methods available for dwarf mondo grass. One is planting dwarf mondo grass seeds and the other is division of your plant.
Dwarf Mondo Grass Seeds If you decided to grow dwarf mondo grass seeds, be aware that they are finicky and you may have trouble getting them to grow. They may also not grow true to the parent plant. This is the more difficult of dwarf mondo grass propagation. Harvest seeds yourself and plant immediately. Seeds you buy will have a lower germination rate the less fresh they are. Plant your seeds in sterile potting soil and place the pots in a cold frame or other cool area. These seeds will germinate best in cooler temperatures. Keep the dwarf mondo grass seeds moist at all times. Wait two weeks to six months for seeds to germinate. They will germinate at irregular times. Some may sprout in two weeks, while others will take much longer.
Dwarf Mondo Grass Division A much easier and sure fire way of dwarf mondo grass propagation is through division. This way you can plant dwarf mondo grass that is exactly like the parent and you will have a much more uniform look to your plants. For division, dig up a well established clump of dwarf mondo grass. Use your hands to break the clump into smaller clumps or use a sharp, clean knife to cut the clump into smaller clumps.
Plant the dwarf mondo grass clumps in the locations you would like them to grow in. Water them thoroughly and weep well watered for the first few weeks until them become established. The best time to divide your mondo grass in in the early spring or early fall.
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2017年08月28日
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Mondo grass is also known as monkey grass. It is an evergreen perennial that makes a great groundcover or standalone grass-like plant. These plants perform well in almost any soil and lighting condition. Mondo grass is a slow growing plant that can be divided to make more of them and requires minimal care once established. A truly attractive and outstanding landscape plant with a multitude of uses, it is well worth the gardener’s time to learn how to grow mondo grass.
Mondo Grass Information Mondo grass can tolerate almost anything, including deer, but fails without adequate moisture. What is mondo grass? It is not a true grass but does have strappy leaves and a clumping habit. In summer it brightens up the area with lavender or white flowers that develop into glossy black fruit. Growing mondo grass is easy, as the plant withstands neglect in regions where plentiful moisture is naturally available. Once established, you can pretty much forget about the plant unless you want to go check out its seasonal beauty, or it is time to divide it.
Imagine great grassy tussocks shrunk down to fairly land size and you can envision mondo grass. These small plants grow only 6 to 10 inches tall (15 to 25 cm.) and have a clumping or mounding nature depending upon variety. Ophiopogon japonicus is the scientific name and refers to the plant’s native region of Asia. The components of the name are derived from the Latin words for snake and beard, a reference to the spiky flowers. As a lawn substitute in shady to partially sunny locations, it is a great sod alternative that never needs mowing. Mondo grass spreads by stolons, or underground stems, and can slowly form dense colonies. Leaves are ½ inch wide (1.3 cm.) and glossy green or even variegated.
How to Grow Mondo Grass Mondo grass care is extremely minimal but you do need to choose the correct site and prepare the bed for best results. Plants are light green in full sun but deeper green in shade. Either location works well provided soil is well draining and free of competitive weeds. You can separate clumps into sections, each with several stolons and plant 4 to 12 inches (10-30 cm.) apart depending on how quickly you want the area to fill in. Dwarf mondo should be planted 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm.) apart. Cover roots and stolons with loose soil but avoid covering the crown of the plant. Keep soil moderately moist during establishment.
Mondo Grass Care If you are growing mondo grass as a lawn, there is little you need to maintain it. Remove any weeds as they appear and keep the area moist in the dry season. After winter storms, leaves may be ragged and can be trimmed back a bit for best appearance. Divide clumps every 3 years if grown as standalone plants. Mondo grass needs very little fertilizing. A once annual feeding in spring with a diluted grass feed is sufficient. Any mondo grass information should list its pest and disease issues. Snailsand slugsmay be a problem as can the pest scale. Disease issues are fungal and form during wet, warm periods. Serious damage by any of these is unlikely. There are numerous cultivars from which to choose, with variant flower colors and size. There is even a black-leaved mondo, which is an excellent foil for both green-leaved plants and brightly colored flora.
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Native plants make excellent additions to the home landscape. They are naturalized to the region and thrive without extra babying. Marsh fern plants are native to North America and Eurasia. What is a marsh fern? These ferns are adapted to full to partial sun locations and almost any soil. They are attractive, medium sized ferns that add a lush texture to the garden. Marsh fern care is minimal and the plant is fairly winter hardy. Read on for more marsh fern info and decide if this plant is right for your landscape.
What is Marsh Fern? Marsh fern plants (Thelypteris palustris) have erect stems and occasionally pendant fronds. The plant is deciduous and loses its leaves in winter. An interesting piece of marsh fern info regards the two sets of leaves it bears. One is the smaller fertile frond and the other is a larger infertile frond. Leaves are compound and pinnate with individual leaflets deeply divided and lance to oval shaped. There may be 10 to 40 pairs of leaflets on each leaf. The leaflets curve downward along their veins. Fertile leaves bear sori on the underside of the leaflets. These are small roundish rusty brown, fuzzy structures which contain the reproductive material of the fern. Marsh fern plants provide that perfect balance between tough and delicate. Their finely cut fronds are airy and lacy while their stoic nature makes them standout plants for the common sense gardener. All it really requires is shelter from the hottest rays of the day and consistent water to produce beautifully cut foliage year after year.
Growing Marsh Ferns Marsh ferns thrive in boggy to moderately wet regions. Growing marsh ferns in the home landscape will require a location that mimics such conditions or constant irrigation. Sandy, acid soil provides the best medium, but this adaptable plant can survive in almost any medium as long as it is moist but not in standing water. Try growing marsh ferns around the edges of a water feature or pond, or along a swale where water collects in the rainy season. They are relatively unbothered by disease or pests. Remove any spent foliage as it occurs for best appearance. The plants pair well with other native species and ferns, such as Epimedium and marsh marigolds.
Marsh Fern Care In cold climates with sustained freezes, apply mulch, such as organic bark or straw, around the plant’s crown to protect the root zone. You may want to cut off the spent fronds and make a teepee around the top of the plant. This cocoons it and adds extra protection. Remove the foliage and mulch in early spring so new fronds can break through. Ferns generally need no fertilization in average soil. If your soil is poor, use a balanced all-purpose food, diluted by half in early spring. Otherwise, marsh fern care couldn’t be easier. The plant has a moderate growth rate and regal appearance which is a boon to any garden.
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Zebra grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’) is native to Japan and one of the Miscanthus maiden grass cultivars, all of which are used as ornamental grasses. Zebra grass plants die back in winter but are perennial and re-sprout in spring. The grasses provide four seasons of interest with young spring variegated striped foliage, summer copper colored inflorescence, fall golden leaves and winter texture and form. Zebra ornamental grass can get up to 6 feet high and produces a spectacular screen or specimen plant.
Characteristics of Zebra Grass Plants There are few showier plants for the garden. Zebra ornamental plants have long arching leaves with appealing stripes across the width, like dappled foliage in the sun. The plant is perennial but the foliage dies off in cold weather, leaving an architecturally interesting skeleton. It produces brand new deep green leaves in spring that begin to show more and more golden striping as the leaf matures. The plants are hardy to USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to 9. Choose a sunny to partially sunny location when growing zebra grass. Its clumping habit makes it perfect when planted in groups as a hedge or alone in a container.
Site Conditions for Growing Zebra Grass Hot sunny summers help the plant form copper colored, feathery inflorescences in September. The plant then produces fluffy seeds, which provide airy distraction to the late fall foliage. This grass produces best in moist soils or even boggy riparian edges but established grasses can tolerate short periods of drought. USDA zones 5 to 9 are ideal for zebra grass planting. Work in compost or leaf litter to a depth of at least 6 inches prior to installing the plant. Space the plants 36 to 48 inches apart and install in spring when the plant is mostly dormant. In the cooler zones, choose a place on the western side of the house in a sheltered area or where cold doesn’t pocket.
How to Care for Zebra Grass Zebra grass plants are resistant to most pests and diseases. They may get some foliar rusts or small leaf damage from chewing insects, but for the most part the plant is quite strong and hardy. Provide a full sun environment and plenty of water for best growth. The plants work well in containers but will need more water than those in the garden bed. Fertilize in spring with a good organic plant food. Cut back the inflorescences in either fall or spring. If you like the look of the dry feathery flowers, leave them until spring. If not, cut them back to within a few inches of the crown of the plant in fall. Remove any damaged foliage as it occurs.
If the plant is in too much shade, the leaf blades can get floppy, but you can provide a stake or even a tomato cage to help prop them upright.
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