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The genus Hypericum has been used medicinally since the 1st Century AD. In the Middle Ages, some species were made into potent pot

National Public Gardens Week is a celebration of our nation's public gardens. The goal is to expose more people to public gardens and show t

Modern Takes on a Garden ClassicNo perennial garden can call itself complete without a complement of Dianthus. And neither can your per

Japanese forest grass is a favorite world-wide. Its unique cascading form and bamboo-like foliage are a welcome, inspired addition to any ga

If you've got a prized pot or patch of coral bells you might be wondering how to prepare them for the spring and summer ahead. We've listed

Go native the low-maintenance way with Carex pensylvanica Faced with challenging sites, designers, landscapers and homeowners often cal

We are using all health precautions and open for business.We wish you all well during this challenging time. 

Stokesia laevis, “Stokes’ aster” is native to eastern North America. So why do both its Latin and common names honor an English plantsm

So cute, they’re downright AWWW!-SOME. Compact Pennisetum so cute you’ll say “Awww!”Hardy in USDA Zones 6 (5 with protection)

Ceratostigma plumbaginoidesWhy does this wonderful groundcover not get the respect it deserves? Perhaps its common names hold it back. As fl

Awards: they're not just for moviesPlants earn them, too!In fact, there are numerous awards given out in horticulture for everything from th

Endless flat lawns or cut back gardens can make for boring winter views. Adding ornamental grass is one surefire way to bring beau