One of the most pleasing sites in the landscape must be the wind blowing the leaves of ornamental grasses. There is something refreshing and relaxing about watching the leaves of grasses that become animated with the action of the wind upon them. When large fields of grasses are moving, it’s quite like watching the waves upon the ocean. Ornamental grasses started to gain in popularity a few years back and continue to attract people with their unique contribution to the garden. Ornamental grasses add a vertical accent that counterbalances the rounded look that many shrubs posses. Every yard can benefit from the addition of ornamental grasses. Now is when most grasses are flowering, so you can see their full beauty. The Golden Gecko carries a large selection of these exciting plants in both four inch and one gallon containers...
Read the rest of the article...

Now that we are into the last half of summer many of our flowers are looking spent and tired. Now would be a great time to feed your flowers with ‘E.B. Stone Organic Rose and Flower Food.’ Besides water and light, nutrients are what make beautiful flowers. Rose and Flower Food feeds gently with its all natural ingredients. Simply sprinkle the food around the flowers and water in. If you do it again in a month or so the flowers will look fantastic through fall.
Read the article Fertilizing Basics...

Gecko Gab  August, 2005