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Broom Corn – how to grow, soil conditions and what care should be taken.




Broom corn is a unique and fun crop to grow in a garden. Broom corn is not truly a corn plant. It is a grass-like sorghum plant that grows in a large fan-shaped bloom and it is striking in a garden. The colored blooms are wonderful in arrangements while the natural color makes great natural-bristled [...]






How to grow Aruncus dioicus, what are the soil conditions and what care should be taken.




Aruncus is native to deciduous woodlands of eastern and central US as well as western Europe.

Characteristics of Aruncus dioicus or Goatsbeard

- Goatsbeard, Aruncus dioicus, is a North American perennial with feathery plumes of cream colored flowers in late spring or summer. – It can group up to a height of about seven [...]






Allium : Blue Drumsticks – how to grow, what soil conditions, and care needed




The name Drumstick Allium aptly describes this group of onions having tall, thin stems, and tight knobs of bloom at the top, indeed looking like drumsticks. Onions in this group are primarily within Section Allium, the “type” section that defines the genus, although some onions in other sections may share the so-called “drumstick” appearance.

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Variegated Arundo Donax




‘Variegata’ is a more controlled and illuminating form of Giant Reed Grass, serving as a strong focal point in the landscape. This Giant Reed Grass has creamy yellow/white variegated foliage, but does not grow quite as large as the species. The same great impressive flowers and winter interest as species, just a different color. A [...]