Articles written by Georgene A. Bramlage

Delosperma species and cultivars, south and east Africa natives, are ideal groundcovers for well-drained soils on full-sun south and west-facing slopes.

Oct 26, 2011 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Large east-facing picture windows in a narrow hallway of a senior residence frame a setting difficult to plant and establish, shaded by a crabapple tree.

Aug 3, 2011 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A description of a simple slope design planned and executed for an urban intersection. Substituting plants can convert this design to readers' projects.

Jul 25, 2011 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Recently introduced cultivated varieties of oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) enliven contemporary garden landscapes with new colors, sizes, uses.

May 31, 2011 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Galanthus nivalis is the most often seen and largely sold snowdrop bulb in the eastern U.S. Sadly, they are still not well-known or commonly planted.

Feb 23, 2011 - Georgene A. Bramlage

The All-American Daylily Selection Council (AADSC) wants to make sure home gardens and commercial landscapes nurture the best daylily cultivars available.

Jan 25, 2011 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Small Asian maples make superb landscape options. Well-thought-out choices are easy-to-grow and provide strong four-season focal points in intimate spaces.

Sep 30, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Order dormant Colchicum and Crocus corms in late summer or early autumn from reputable internet / mail order catalog companies. Seek large, firm corms.

Sep 9, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Jeff Cox, author of 17 organic food books, presents, in his latest cookbook, quick and easy summer recipes. They emphasize fresh locally grown ingredients.

Aug 30, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A summer highlight in Virginia's Roanoke Valley is shopping at farmers' markets and farm stores. Fresh local products support the trend of eating locally.

Aug 26, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Colchicums and fall-blooming crocus flowers bring a white-pink-purple color palette to autumn landscape gardens. They team up with low junipers and sedums.

Aug 18, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Common Blue Violets, aka Confederate Violets, become weeds by producing massive numbers of explosively spread seeds within hidden (cleistogamous) flowers.

Jul 27, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Viola sororia (synonym V. papilionacea), an eastern North American native plant, also develops into an invasive and persistent weed in the built landscape.

Jul 22, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Plant color genetics and soil chemistry are responsible for blossom colors in Hydrangea macrophylla. Pink or blue flowers begin with genetic programing.

Jul 8, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) and many of its global relatives form dense groundcovers in moist, slight acidic soils of shady deciduous woodlands.

Jun 23, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Wild ginger, (Asarum canadense), also known as Canadian wild ginger, VA Native Plant Society 2010 Wildflower of the Year, is an attractive shade perennial.

Jun 18, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Pruning mistakes may result in misshapen and weak ornamental trees. Shearing and topping are two of the most widespread and injurious pruning methods.

May 29, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Two Gaillardia selections and two Pennisetum ornamental grasses join previous Athens Select™ plant introductions that excel in southern landscape gardens.

May 8, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Modern landscape roses like Meidiland®, Knockout®, Drift®, Home Run®, and Flower Carpet® provide opportunities to use roses in numerous landscape designs.

May 1, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Athens Select™ and Southern Living™ Plant Collections bring new colors to warm and humid southern landscape gardens with five new flowering plant cultivars.

Apr 22, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Time-honored Lenten traditions for Polish people include abstaining from meat, eggs and rich foods. Blessed at Easter Saturday Swieconka are special foods like babka.

Mar 25, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Control and management of nonnative (exotic) invasive garden species depend upon knowledge of species' history, methods of spread and importance in built landscapes.

Mar 13, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

PANTONE® Color of the Year "Turquoise" engages viewers and enlivens settings. Turquoise-colored garden landscape accents are unequaled teamed with yellow-foliage plants.

Feb 3, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Cedar waxwings get part of their name from an appetite for winter cedar (Juniperus) berries; they also devour winter fruit from hawthorn, pyracantha and crabapple trees.

Jan 12, 2010 - Georgene A. Bramlage

"Reflect, Rejoice and Renew" is the 2009 Christmas Tree and Decorating Theme presented on December 2 by First Lady Michelle Obama.

Dec 23, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Last minute holiday gifts for garden landscapers are as close as an internet connection and credit card. Choices include garden flags, birdseed, feeders, tools and sheds.

Dec 19, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Familiar and unique presents are as close as an internet connection and credit card. Top choices include garden flags, accessories, seed packets and weather instruments.

Dec 16, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Up-to-date horticulture books make practical and last minute gifts for gardeners and landscape gardeners. Buying is as close as an internet connection and credit card.

Dec 12, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Unique bark coloration and texture, graceful growth forms, and attractive foliage make birches desirable landscape ornamentals. Birches highlight landscapes worldwide.

Nov 19, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Planting trees and shrubs too close to each other and to structures is a common landscaping mistake. Here are suitable planting distances for 25 familiar species.

Nov 6, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Safe comfortable steps are tough DIY projects. They are labor-intensive and time-consuming undertakings.Good measuring and planning lead to impressive finished projects.

Sep 30, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Fleuroselect 2010 winners belong to three native North American flowering plants. They display qualities like compactness, long flowering seasons, and vivacious colors.

Sep 14, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (Springfield, MA), a tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel, features interpretations of his well-known and loved characters.

Sep 4, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Collect and use recipes that highlight local garden fresh vegetables. This is a dependable way to stretch budgets, ensure healthy meals, and guard against meal malaise.

Aug 28, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Recent trends in breeding and selection for Rose-of-Sharon Hibiscus include plant size choices, larger sterile flowers, and vividly colored long-lasting flowers.

Aug 24, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Simple corn-based vegetable recipes are quick to prepare from garden fresh summer ingredients. Ingredients include onions, zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, and basil.

Aug 20, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

The Museum of Garden History, St Mary-at-Lambeth Church - London, reopened in November 2008 with a new name, The Garden Museum, and modernized interior exhibit spaces.

Aug 18, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Lilacs: A Gardener' s Encyclopedia by Fr. John L. Fiala (1988) was revised and updated by Freek Vrugtman (2008). Contains in-depth information about the genus Syringa.

Aug 5, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Using natural non-synthetic fertilizers and pesticides improves garden landscape soil environments and helps produce healthy vigorous plants, while not harming humans

Jul 28, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Reconstructed mid-19th century landscape features unite Poet Emily Dickinson's home The Homestead and her brother Austin's adjacent home The Evergreens in Amherst, MA.

Jul 18, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Pruning hydrangeas correctly at proper times produces large, eye-catching flowers. Hydrangea plant structure and bud formation determine pruning methods.

Jul 5, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

'Venus' & 'Hartlage Wine' (Calycanthus spp.) are new hybrid cultivars, large, shade-loving shrubs excellent as specimen plants in many landscape garden designs.

Jun 21, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Carolina spicebush or sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) and its cultivars are large, hardy, shade-loving shrubs at home in hedges, mixed shrub beds and natural gardens.

Jun 7, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Landscape gardeners have numerous crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia) hybrids and cultivars from which to choose. Options suit most southwest and southern landscape settings.

May 30, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Crapemyrtles (Lagerstroemia) are summer-bloomers in southern U.S. landscape gardens. Grown for over two hundred years, these plants are often called "southern lilacs."

May 21, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Easy-to-grow crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia) dwarf shrubs are newcomers to landscape gardens. Heat tolerant, pest-resistant and summer flowering, they ensure design novelty.

May 14, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Skillful early summer pruning practices for spring-flowering deciduous shrubs are essential for DIY landscape gardeners. Proper pruning promotes healthy, vigorous shrubs.

May 7, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Mulching practices that improve and support shrub and tree health are essential for DIY landscape gardeners who want to create good-looking but money-wise projects.

May 2, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Low-maintenance small evergreen shrubs are first-rate selections for DIY landscape foundation plantings. They enrich the looks of shady front yard landscapes.

Apr 23, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Roanoke, a mid-size city in southwestern VA, demonstrates urban beautification. Its Parks Division oversees design, planting and maintenance of city parks and plazas.

Apr 20, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage