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 gra
Low-Light Highlight(Post)Carex “Pennsylvania sedge”Faced with challenging sites, designers, landscapers and homeowners often call in a specialist: Pennsylvania sedge.C. pensylvanica’s low, lush carpet is the answer for sha
Don't just cover the ground - color it!(Post)We fell in love with this fun, interwoven combination of Black Scallop ajuga and yellow creeping Jenny. They're both super easy-growing plants that look amazing together!You could grow this colorful c
Time tested 'Festiva Maxima'(Post)Chinese Peony 'Festiva Maxima'Paeonia lactiflora'Festiva Maxima' is a fragrant peony that has been in cultivation for over 150 years. It is well loved by experts and novices alike as it produces a won
Sempervivum tectorum - Houseleek(Post)Sempervivum tectorum, commonly known as Hens-and-chicks are a large group of plants from the Crassulaceae family. Most are native to parts of Europe and the Mediterranean Basin. Characterized by flesh
A Peek into Soils Class(Post)Healthy soil is essential to our existence and understanding how to care for it is arguably one of the most important parts of gardening! After all, from the soil grows all of the food we eat and the
Plant Health(Page)Perennial plants, unlike annuals, return year after year. Their health and longevity depend on various factors. Here are some key considerations: Environmental Factors: Sunlight: Most perennials...
Beautiful and easy make Daylilies popular!(Post)Part of the Hemerocallidaceae family, Hemerocallis or daylilies are not true lilies. The name Hemerocallis is based on the Greek words for day and beauty, as the beautiful flowers in fact last only on
A familiar native(Post)Stokesia laevis, “Stokes’ aster” is native to eastern North America. So why do both its Latin and common names honor an English plantsman, Jonathan Stokes?Simple: In Colonial times, European explorers
Everybody’s Favorite Shady Sedge: Carex pensylvanica(Post)Go native the low-maintenance way with Carex pensylvanica Faced with challenging sites, designers, landscapers and homeowners often call in a specialist: Pennsylvania sedge. This is the go-to native f
Join the American Horticultural Society(Post)Dear Fellow Gardener, If you take pleasure in working the soil through your fingers ... if you can look back at the earth you've tended and see in your mind's eye the beauty that will grow ove
Green Roofs Grow 10%(Post)Green roofs saw a 10% increase in square footage in 2013, maintaining the double-digit growth rates they have experienced over the past decade, according to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities' (GRHC) 10th
2015 Perennial Plant of the Year(Post)The Perennial Plant Association membership has voted and the 2015 Perennial Plant of the Year™ is Geranium xcantabrigiense 'Biokovo'. Yes, that is a big name for this excellent groundcover type perenn
The Magic of Mulch and Compost to Manage Stormwater(Post)Mulching and compost turn ordinary urban open space into a stormwater management tool, say Virginia Tech researchers. Simple landscape management practices, like using mulch and incorporating compost,
Have you considered 'Ascot Rainbow’(Post)Here’s a perennial you may not have considered. Colorful, easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established – and with eye-catching fall colors, to boot!'Ascot Rainbow’ lives up to the colorful part of
Are Hostas chameleons?(Post)Hostas have become extremely popular, due in great part to their wide spectrum of colors and variegations. Few other groups of plants have the same variety of foliage hues, which is important becaus
FRUIT PUNCH ® Dianthus PINKS(Post)Prized for their beautifully fragrant, fully double flowers, FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus are very easy to grow in any sunny area. Their flowers stand like mini carnations atop a short mound of evergreen fol
Invitation to join AHS, at a discount(Post)Dear Fellow Gardener, If you take pleasure in working the soil through your fingers ... if you can look back at the earth you've tended and see in your mind's eye the beauty that will grow ove
What is a perennial?(Post)What Is A Perennial? Technically speaking, perennials are plants that live and bloom for more than 2 years. This contrasts with annuals, such as petunias, that live for one year and then die. S
Native Perennial Plants that are Deer-Resistant and Pollinator-Friendly(Post)Perennial plants are a great addition to any garden or landscape. They require less maintenance and may provide seasonal interest. However, when selecting perennial plants, it is important to consid