Plant Family Guides: Allium Guides
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18 Best Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
Plants have natural defense mechanisms against insects, such as producing chemicals that are toxic or unpalatable to them. Some plants also release pheromones or have physical structures that can deter insects.
Learn How To Plant, Grow and Harvest Chives
Easy to grow, Chives are rewarding little plants to grow outdoors in the garden or indoors in pots.
Brighten Up Your Garden From January Through May with Colorful Flower Bulbs
Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocus: these are the spring bloomers everyone knows. But there are hundreds of other, lesser-known beauties to plant in fall. Some are small and delicate, others tall and ungainly. All are fabulous. Wait till you see them!
Wonderful Plants That Repel Insects
Plants have natural defense mechanisms against insects, such as producing chemicals that are toxic or unpalatable to them. Some plants also release pheromones or have physical structures that can deter insects. Additionally, companion planting, where different plants are grown together, can also help repel pests.
Alliums (Ornamental Onions)
Alliums are plants of exquisite beauty that deserve a place in perennial gardens. Easy to grow and undemanding, these very ornamental bulbs distinguish themselves by their great diversity in color, inflorescence, flowering height and bloom times. Many species bloom in early summer - just after the spring-flowering period and just before the exuberant full bloom of summer.
Great Rose Companion Plants: Alliums
Roses need friends or companion plants around them for various reasons, including pest and disease control, the longer season of interest, and aesthetics. Below are some basic rules to follow when pairing your favorite roses with other plants.
Small Allium Species for the Rock Garden
While all Allium species can be used in the border, certain small species are just perfect for the rock garden where they create lovely accents.
Tall Alliums for your Garden Borders
Tall Alliums are very impressive when towering up above lower-growing plants or ground covers. They are definitely displayed at their loveliest when placed among perennial plants in the border. Their leaves, which are usually not very attractive and which also wither back quickly after flowering, will then be hidden beneath the leaves of the perennial plants.
Learn How To Plant And Care for Your Spring Flower Bulbs
To achieve optimum flowering results, it is important to plant the bulbs at the right time.
Great Bulbs and Perennials as Companion Plants for Azaleas and Rhododendrons
Since most Azaleas and Rhododendrons provide colorful interest in spring, choosing bulbs or perennials with fall and winter interest would enable you to enjoy appealing and long-lasting planting combinations.
Plants with Purple Flowers to Add Charm to Your Garden
Purple flowers are some of the most captivating and attractive flowers in the world. They add beauty and a touch of elegance to any garden or floral arrangement. They are available in a wide range of shades and hues, ranging from light lilacs to deep purples. These flowers can also come in various sizes, shapes, and textures.
Awesome Allium Combos
Following are some inspired allium and perennial combinations, some of them created by Dutch master landscape artist and designer Piet Oudolf. His plant combinations demonstrate his skill in selecting season-spanning plant partnerships that bring ebbs and
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