Thomas Rutter

6 days ago | msn.com | Thomas Rutter

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6 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Thomas Rutter

When I worked as a gardener in Italy, one of the most spectacular sights was a vast wisteria walkway that I cared for. Ten or more mature plants, hanging with pendulous pale lilac and purple blooms that were trained over a metal framework. Believe me, the scent in May was intoxicating. While these specimens were grown in the ground, I also grew several potted wisterias, too. Large, terracotta vases, planted with white-flowered wisteria varieties, trained carefully over metal obelisks.

1 week ago | msn.com | Thomas Rutter

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1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Thomas Rutter

If you have damp, wet spots in your yard, fear not. Of course, you can always try to improve the structure and quality of the soil, but this can be time-consuming and expensive. In my experience, the best approach is to use moisture-loving plants that will thrive in these conditions. For many species, soggy soil can be a problem, and often, this can lead to root rot and plant death. Take herbs, for example.

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Thomas Rutter

Swamp azalea, or Rhododendron viscosum, is a striking native shrub found growing across much of the eastern and southern United States. And, as you might have guessed by the name, it is typically found in damp, wet, and swamp areas, making this an ideal option if you struggle with soggy borders. As a deciduous shrub, green waxy leaves appear from early spring, before white or pale pink blooms open with a trumpet-like form, typical of other azaleas and rhododendrons.