It doesn’t take much to get started with a water garden. From small counter-top basins, to thousand gallon ponds, you don’t need a Ph.D. in order to enjoy aquatics. We have water striders, oxygenators, bog plants, water lilies, rushes, irises, foliage plants, color and much more for the wet garden. And, our staff has been brushing up…so bring us your questions. Aquatics buyer Neil has put together displays with combinations to get you inspired, and our pot man Dan has stocked up on containers for smaller patio gardens. This is undoubtedly the best selection we’ve ever had!

At the other end of the water spectrum come the xerophytes. These plants, once established, will require little or no water. Although they are not all situated in one area at BHN we make it easy for you to identify them. In the past you could look for the “drought” designation on the 4 by 5 inch sign card description, or perhaps the coiled-garden-hose-with-a-slash emblem. Now, we have additionally labeled each with a bright orange dot, making them easy to spot. You could put together a charming and elegant landscape entirely from only these drought tolerant plants, but being the horticultural gourmands that we are, we encourage you to try others.

Finally, some garden lore I’d like to share.

True or False?

1) A branch will rise as the trunk to which it is attached grows.

2) Venus flytraps help to control flies.

3) Plastic milk or bleach bottles scare dogs away.

4) Organically Grown costs more.

5) Bougainvilleas are easy to transplant.

6) There are plants that deer will not eat.

7) Always prune deciduous trees when they are dormant.

8) Bigger is better.

9) A layer of pebbles in the bottom of the pot aids drainage.

10) Making compost is a painstaking chore.

Answers below.

– Paul

Answers:
At one time or another in my life, I have thought all of these things to be true. Just goes to show. If you said all “False” then you get an A+.