landscaping

 

Daisy - Mad Marion

The Daisy Mad Marion, 'Erigeron', is a new Proven Winners plant that has unique white flowers that darken to a deep pinkish purple. Anywhere the sun shines hottest, is where the Mad Marion wants to be. Mad Marion blooms continuously all summer long. This daisy is excellent for borders, rock gardens and mixed containers. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 8-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. For zones 8-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... details

 

Tomato - Husky Cherry Red The Tomato Husky Cherry Red, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is an upright plant that produces 1 oz fruit. The Husky Cherry Red produces big yields of cherry tomatoes borne on long clusters all season long. This plant only grows to 4 foot tall which gives the gardener a lot of fruit in a small area. They can be grown in a container with a cage support. Grow them staked of caged without pinching. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.