It’s too hot to be outside digging in the dirt and it’s too late in the season to be planting in the garden. If you love plants and enjoy the color and life they add to your patio, what to … Continue reading →
Pairing zinnias with sweet potato vines (Ipomoea batatas) This is an excellent design choice. The upright, brightly colored zinnia blooms create a beautiful contrast. . The vibrant blooms and upright stems of zinnias contrast beautifully with the trailing, lush foliage … Continue reading →
Hydrangeas liven up a shady corner of the deck This weeks additions include Hydrangeas, Ideal growing conditions for hydrangeas include planting in rich, well-draining soil with consistent moisture, typically favoring morning sun and afternoon shade to prevent wilting. They need 1-2 … Continue reading →
The challenge is to create something colorful that will thrive in the South Carolina sun on a patio or deck. The tools are some empty barrels, a lot of soil, colorful sun loving plants and some ideas. The bigger challenge … Continue reading →
Bumblebees get covered in pollen due to their extremely fuzzy, positively charged bodies acting as magnets for negatively charged pollen grains while foraging. The useful work of bees in gardens is to pollinate plants by transferring pollen from flower to … Continue reading →
Echinacea Powwow Wild Berry For a splash of color, the Echinacea Powwow Wild Berry is a show stopper and the Day Lilies are spectacular and very bright and cheery. Echinacea ‘PowWow Wild Berry’ (Echinacea purpurea) is an award-winning, compact … Continue reading →
All Green Thumbs Nursery is a small family business in Tega Cay, SC. We take pride in the quality and variety of plants we offer. We have an assortment of hanging baskets, planters and shrubs. Many of our combinations are … Continue reading →
Dahlias, Periwinkles, and Petunias These make a stunning, vibrant combination for flower beds or containers. They thrive in similar environments, but because of their different growth habits and water needs, they are best arranged using a balanced “Thriller, Filler, and … Continue reading →
Red Begonia in bloom with White Petunias and Lobelia erinus A combination that really requires separate planters. Mixing Red Begonias, White Petunias, and Lobelia erinus creates a classic, patriotic “red, white, and blue” display, However, to keep this combination thriving, … Continue reading →
Getting Ready For The 4th with red white and blue It’s moving day for many of the planters and baskets that have been waiting for their big day. There’s a lot to do to get them ready. Each one is … Continue reading →
