Anne Balogh

Illinois

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How to Grow Little Bluestem: A Low-Maintenance Native Grass - Garden Design

1 month ago | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' little bluestem. Photo by: Proven WinnersA rugged native of North American tallgrass prairies, little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) also shines in the perennial garden because of its many ornamental attributes and easy-care nature. This clumping, warm-season ornamental grass is prized for its upright blue-green foliage, which turns vibrant shades of red, orange, and copper in the fall.
How to Grow & Care for Homalomena - Garden Design

2 months ago | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

StyleLush™ Sea Turtle™ Maggy (Homalomena rubescens). Photo by: Proven WinnersHomalomena (also known as shield plant) is a rising star in the houseplant world, flaunting large, lush heart-shaped leaves that bring a touch of the tropics to any indoor space. This trendy member of the aroid family, and a close relative of Philodendron and Alocasia, thrives in low to medium light conditions, making it ideal for homes with limited natural light.
Terrarium Plants: 16 Best Houseplants for Stunning Terrariums - Garden Design

Jan 16, 2025 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Network News™ World Views™ nerve plant. Photo by Proven Winners. Exposure: Bright indirect light Humidity: High Size: 3 to 8 inches tall Varieties to try: Network News™ series from Proven Winners Known for its striking veined leaves, Fittonia is a top choice for terrariums because it’s small and tidy while adding a bold pop of color.
Growing Bidens Flowers: Care Tips for Vibrant Summer Blooms - Garden Design

Nov 26, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Goldilocks Rocks® bidens. Photo by: Proven Winners. Are you in need of a colorful, easy-care plant that can take the summer heat? Then look no further than bidens. This charming member of the aster family (Asteraceae)—along with daisies, coreopsis, and sunflowers—will fill your garden with an abundance of cheerful daisy-like flowers right through the dog days of summer and well into fall.
Ultimate Guide to Growing Snapdragons – Planting, Care, & More - Garden Design

Oct 9, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Photo by Fabrizio Guarisco / Shutterstock. The snapdragon is one of those old-fashioned flowers that only gets better with time. If you haven’t shopped around for snapdragon plants or seeds recently, you’ll be amazed at what the latest hybrids have to offer, including a wider array of colors, growth habits, and height options, ranging from as little as a few inches to several feet. You can even find trailing snapdragons perfect for hanging baskets and window boxes.
Japanese Forest Grass: How to Grow & Care for Hakone Grass - Garden Design

Aug 15, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

'All Gold' Japanese Hakone grass. Photo by: Proven WinnersOne of the few ornamental grasses that grows happily in partial shade, Hakone grass (also known as Japanese forest grass) is prized for its gracefully arching bamboo-like foliage that changes color with the seasons and brings gentle movement to the garden.
Scabiosa: Easy Guide to Growing Stunning Pincushion Flowers - Garden Design

Jul 24, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Pincushion flower with Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly. Photo by: Jennifer Bosvert / ShutterstockIt’s amazing that a flower as lovely and long-blooming as Scabiosa isn’t a staple in every garden. Better known as pincushion flower, this easy-care plant is a top performer from late spring into fall, putting on a continuous display of frilly dome-shaped flowers.
How to Prune Lavender: Essential Tips for Beginners - Garden Design

Jun 26, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Photo by Renko Aleks / Shutterstock.com Lavender is not only prized for its long-lasting, fragrant flowers but also for its ability to thrive with very little maintenance. But one chore that’s essential to keeping your lavender shrubs robust, healthy, and attractive is regular pruning. Although pruning lavender is a fairly easy task that any gardener can master, it’s important to know the proper techniques and timing so you don’t do more harm to your plants than good.
Nerve Plant: How to Grow & Care for Fittonia - Garden Design

Mar 14, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Network News™ World Views™ nerve plant. Photo by: Proven WinnersWith its colorful, intricately veined leaves, nerve plant (Fittonia albivenis) is one of the most distinctive houseplants around and a favorite of many indoor plant connoisseurs. Rarely growing more than 8 inches tall, this dainty beauty is perfect for displaying on desks and tabletops or tucking into terrariums and dish gardens.
Wishbone Flower: How to Grow & Care for Torenia - Garden Design

Feb 21, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Catalina® Midnight Blue wishbone flower. Photo by: Proven Winners Do you love pansies but get frustrated when they fizzle out once the heat of summer arrives? If so, then wishbone flower (Torenia fournieri) is a great alternative. Bearing loads of cheery flowers reminiscent of pansies -- and in many of the same colors -- this shade-tolerant annual blooms nonstop from late spring through fall, even during the hottest days of summer.