Plants? Yeah, They’re a Guy Thing.

Let’s face it. Guys are into control. They’re not into following the rules. I know. I’m the one with carpal tunnel in my right hand because I can’t let go of the TV remote. When it comes to sprucing up my yard, I want to take a high-tech approach, letting the plants do all the work while I take the credit.

That’s why two new plants hitting garden centers this spring appeal to me. Endless Summer Hydrangeas and Easy Elegance Roses. These are tough plants that score big points in the beauty department. They’re easy to take care of, and they’ll get you lots of props for your gardening prowess – even if you really have none. Let’s face it, they’re a great way to impress your neighbors and the women in your life.

A Rose By Any Other Name
Growing roses used to be reserved for the garden-club types. Not any more. They can be as easy to grow as any other shrub you might put into your yard, if you choose the right plant.

Easy Elegance roses are basically “plant them and forget them” roses, thanks to their high-tech genetics. There are no chemicals used in the breeding of Easy Elegance Roses, absolutely none. In fact, these roses go through years of rigorous testing well before they’re introduced at the garden center. That testing includes actually trying to give the roses typical diseases. Any roses that show signs of problems are eliminated from the program. These roses develop natural disease-resistant qualities, so I don’t have to apply any nasty chemicals.

I love it, not only do they look great in my yard, but I can brag about the plant genetics like I actually know what I’m talking about! And I have lots of extra time to figure out all the connections in the back of my new plasma TV! It doesn’t get any better than that.

Hydrangeas
The name of this plant really caught my eye. Endless Summer – that’s everyone’s dream right? The great thing about these hydrangeas is that they keep blooming and blooming and blooming. It’s a true low-maintenance plant. You don’t need to worry about pruning because Endless Summer Hydrangeas bloom on both old and new growth. That means the plant looks great without you having to constantly care for it.

There are two varieties to choose from, Endless Summer Blushing Bride and Endless Summer The Original. Both have the same great easy-care features. Blushing Bride has a striking white bloom and The Original can be either pink or blue depending on your soil. You can actually change the color of the plant by adjusting the pH in the soil. Very cool. They’ve even got a web site that tells you how to do it. Check out www.endlesssummerblooms.com.

Better Gift Giving
One last garden guy tip. When it comes to gift giving, you can forget about bringing cut flowers. A bouquet is great, but imagine giving your wife, girlfriend or mom a living plant as a gift. It’s something that they can enjoy for a lifetime not just a few days. Pick up an Endless Summer Hydrangea or an Easy Elegance Rose. They’re truly the gift that keeps on giving, expressing your feelings in a way you never could. Write that down…. It will look great on the card!

By Mike Ferrara

SOURCE Yardcare.com

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