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Geraniums: workhorses in the garden

geraniums

Cranesbills, now more commonly referred to by their genus name Geranium, have played an important, albeit supporting, role in my gardens for many years. There are a huge number of perennial geranium species and cultivars — short or tall, compact or sprawling, for sun or shade, native or non-native, groundcover or specimen plant, adamant about good drainage or tolerant of heavy clay, etc.

How to make kokedama

A collection of Japanese string art, also known as kokedama. (Photo by Wikimedia)

Elegant in their simplicity, Japanese moss balls, called Kokedama, are easy to create. We show you how, but be warned—there are strings attached.

Ivy geraniums for containers

Mini Cascade Pink ivy geranium. (Photo from Veseys.com)

Ideal for containers and window boxes, ivy geraniums will be happy to bloom all summer in part shade to full sun with attractive flowers and foliage.

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