During peak gardening season, I suffered an injury that prevented me from gardening. I went to a local hotel to convalesce and heal. During the first 2 weeks, I couldn’t walk without severe pain and assistance. However, once I was able to walk unassisted, I took a nice leisurely walk […]
drought-tolerant
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We bought lots of Vinca this season. Our pretty magenta Vinca are planted in a large container with a pink geranium. We have noticed that geraniums don’t do as well when they have to share a container. Vincas are one of our top “maintenance-free” plants! Here are 7 reasons to […]
![Cora Cascade Peach Blush Vinca [Source: www.parkswholesaleplants.com]](https://itsgardeningtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Vinca-Cora-Cascade-Peach-Blush.jpg)
We visited historic Williamsburg, Virginia and discovered a large container of Vinca and Arborvitae (evergreen). Vinca are drought-tolerant plants with glossy leaves and dainty flowers. They are a member of the impatiens family of plants. The miniature evergreen in the container is of a common variety that stays […]