One might think that watering would be the easiest part of gardening. However, experienced gardeners know that it is not as simple as it seems, nor is it rocket science. With just a few good pointers ...
Parthenocissus quinquefolia - Virginia Creeper (Post)Virginia Creeper is a woody vine that can reach up to 60 feet. It is native to the U.S., and is found growing in moist, shady sites in the Eastern half of the country. A member of the grape fa ...
What is a 100% deer and rabbit-proof plant?(Post)There is no plant guaranteed to be 100% deer and rabbit-proof. Deer and rabbits are resourceful herbivores, and their desperation for food can sometimes overcome t ...
New Plants Announcement for 2022-2023 Seasons(Post)Seventy-five new plants will be available starting this fall and next spring.In the Proven Winners® program we have Astilbe ‘Dark Side of the Moon’. This A. chinensis hybrid has great vigor, sun to ...
Big and bold as the sun(Post)Aralia cordata 'Sun King 'With leaves that are as big and bold as the sun, this beautiful gold form of Aralia makes an outstanding accent in the shade or part shade. Fast growing and deciduous. Small ...
Winter American Hosta Society E-Newsletter.(Post)It's been a long cold winter in my part of the country, and it is not over yet. Here are some hosta tidbits to feed your addiction while our precious plants sleep. Click here to ...
15 of Our Favorite Perennials for the Landscape(Post)When considering the broad and diverse collection of perennials, it was difficult to narrow the list down to only 15. In order to make this list, each plant must meet all of the following crite ...
Too warm too early?(Post)It has been a very unusual spring for most of the country. Overall it has been too warm too early in the season. Many of early flowering plants and even some of the later flowering sorts are growing.
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' (Post)This is a really beautiful perennial that will add foliage interest and depth of color to your shade garden. 'Midnight Rose' is very tolerant of heat and humidity, and it thrives in part shade. It ma ...
Purple mazus is an easy-going, easy-growing ground cover.(Post)A beautiful, useful ground cover, it quickly forms a tight, low-growing carpet of green, and it's covered in really neat purple blooms in late spring.Purple mazus grows in sun to part shade (4-6 hour ...
Japanese Painted Fern - Athyrium niponicum var. pictum(Post)Japanese Painted Fern was the Perennial Plant Association's Perennial Plant of the Year in 2004 and is certainly deserving of the recognition.This perennial fern is a graceful, showy accent plant for ...
Summerific® 'Cherry Cheesecake'(Post)Here in the dog days of summer is your garden starting to look a little worn out and in need of color? If you have a sunny garden with some room to grow, the perfect solution for you is the gorgeous ...
Groundcovers creative, simple and easy landscape solutions(Post)Perennial groundcovers can add color, texture to your landscape and functional benefits. This vast category of plants includes enough options to satisfy any location. There are groundcovers for&n ...
Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' - National Garden Bureau 2023 Green Thumb Award Winner(Post)The National Garden Bureau has announced its 2023 Green Thumb Award Winners. Triumphing in the Perennials category is Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon', part of the Proven Winners Perennial collec ...
Fun and Games™ 'Leapfrog'(Post)This shade-loving perennial will really brighten up your garden with its golden yellow leaves and a heavy smattering of bright red pigment. Although white flowers do appear in late sp ...
Short but glorious columbine(Post)Aquilegia comes from the Latin for eagle (aquila), because the long petal spurs reminded Linnaeus of the warlike raptor’s talons. But the common name, columbine, is Latin for dove (columba), because ...
False Indigo Baptisia australis(Post)Though its botanical name suggests you might find it growing in Australia, Baptisia australis is actually native to much of the central and eastern U.S. Slow to settle in, this showy perennial ...
Monkey grass, border grass, lilyturf, or by any other name: liriope is both tough and easy.(Post)Tough and easy to grow, there are two basic types of liriope - Liriope muscari and Liriope spicata. Both are grass-like, semi-evergreen perennials that are commonly referred to as Lilyturf, monkey gr ...
Top New Plants for 2024(Post)These plants are some of the best new varieties and selections added to the market. They can be found new to the wholesale trade starting in 2023 and will be available to the public in 2024.Agastac ...
Glossary of Plant Terms(Page)A list of commonly used terms that are essential for understanding plant biology, gardening, and botany: Basic Plant Parts & Structure: Leaf: The primary site of photosynthesis. Key terms inc ...