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Roses

ROSES AND MORE WONDERFUL ROSES The varieties are endless – and Art Knapp garden centers have many to choose from. Some of the main types of roses are the hybrid teas, grandifloras, floribundas, minatures, shrubs, and climbers. Each has its characteristic growth habits, size, type of bloom, etc. and some require more or different care than others. The hybrid tea is one of th…

Plants for Wet Soils & Waterside

PERENNIALSARUNCUS, goatsbeard LOBELIA 'QUEEN VICTORIA'CALTHA, marsh marigold LOBELIA SIPHILITICACHELONE, turtlehead LYSIMACHIA, gooseneck loosestrifeFILIPENDULA 'VENUSTA' LYSIMACHIA, creeping jennyFILIPENDULA 'RUBRA' LYSIMACHIA, yellow & 'Alexander'FILIPENDULA 'KAKONE' MYOSOTIS, forget-me-notGUNNERA MANICATA 'Spring Carpet' onlyHOUSTONIA, mtn. bluets PERSICARIA, mtn. fleeceHOUTTUYNIA, chameleo…

Plants that Repel Pests

PLANTS THAT REPEL PESTS Ant-Peppermint Aphids-Catnip, Chives,Coriander, Fennel, Marigold, Peppermint Asparagus Beetles-Basil, Parsley,Tomato, Butterfly (white) Sage Cabbage Loopers-Onion, Peppermint, Sage, Thyme Carrot Flies -Lettuce, Onion, Parsley, Sage Corn Earworms-Catnip, Mar…

Perennials that Attract Butterflies & Hummingbirds

PERENNIALS THAT ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES AGASTACHE, anise-hyssop HELENIUM, sneezeweed ALLIUM, chives HESPERIS, sweet rocket ANAPHALIS, pearly everlasting HYSSOP Pink Delight ARABIS, rock cress KNAUTIA, crimson scabiosa ASCLEPIAS, butterfly weed KNIPHOFIA, red-hot poker ASTER, fall blooming LAVENDER B…

Lawn Care in the Okanagan

LAWN CARE IN THE OKANAGAN One of the most effective ways to keep your lawn healthy and pest-free is to apply a very thin layer of quality soil once or twice per season. These light applications add nutrients to the soil and increase its water-holding capacity - a must in the dry Okanagan! Art Knapp Plantland offers several bulk soil mixes for top-dressing your lawn an…

How to Prune a Clematis

HOW TO PRUNE A CLEMATIS The first spring after planting, all clematis should be cut back to two strong sets of buds for each stem. They then should be pruned according to category: Pruning Group A - Flowers on growth produced in the previous year Restrict pruning to cutting out weak or dead stems as soon as they finish blooming …

Grasses -Info Ornamental

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Ornamental grasses are a must in the dry Okanagan and multiple varieties are now available to add a new dimension to your yard and garden! Not only are grasses fascinating plants, they are remarkably easy care for the gardener. They are virtually pest-free and have the means to withstand a variety of environments. Grasses provide interest a…

Grasses - Spreading & Aggressive

SPREADING GRASSES These varieties spread SLOWLY and should not be confused with the aggressive, invasive ones. All are quite well behaved in average garden conditions and serve a useful purpose in the right location. Achnatherum calamagrostis Spear grass Alopecurus 'Aureo-variegatus' Golden foxtail grass Andropogon ger…

Grasses - Drought Tolerant & Heat Tolerant

DROUGHT TOLERANT GRASSES Andropogon gerardi Big bluestem Arrhenatherum 'Variegatum' Bulbous oat grass Bouteloua gracilis Blue grama Chasmanthium latifolium Northern sea oats Festuca idahoensis Idaho fescue Festuca ovina glauca Blue fesc…

Grasses - For Waterside, Shade, like Acidic Soil

GRASSES FOR WATERSIDE AND WET LOCATIONS These varieties will thrive in wet soils however, many of them also do well in average or dry conditions so don't be alarmed if you see the same name on more than one list ! Acorus, all varieties Sweet Flag grass Carex capillaris (pendula) Drooping sedge Carex muskingu…