Once fungal diseases start romping through your garden, they are a royal pain in the grass. Instead of spending all that time doing battle, stop the foul things before they get started.Plant Smart. L ...
SOME LIKE IT WET!(Post)Water lovers, the plants that don’t mind wet feet.Grass-like sedges and rushes are frequent choices for high-moisture sites -- higher than most garden plants can handle. There are also herbaceous per ...
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 ...
PPA Perennial Plant of the Year Award Winners(Post)2023 - Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'Finally, a Black Eyed Susan that's resistant to the Septoria leaf spot! Thanks to the thinner and hairier leaves, this hybrid Rudbeckia shows no signs of the fu ...
Celebrating the Stalwarts of the Garden - Ferns (Post)Get in touch with your inner caveman. Grow the timeless beauty of ferns.All hail the heartiest of the hardy! We pause to praise those noteworthy, garden-worthy perennials and grasses that can take i ...
What is so low about Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’?(Post)The word “Low” does not describe the height of this lovely, fragrant perennial. It stands 2½ – 3’, which makes it a good fit mid-border, or even back-of-the-border in smaller settings. It brings a ch ...
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 ...
The "Black Gold" of Soil(Post)When you picture truly great garden soil, what comes to mind? You probably envision a dark, rich, crumbly earth that smells sweet and feels alive. That magical substance, the lifeblood of fertile gro ...
Awards: they're not just for movies(Post)Awards: they're not just for moviesPlants earn them, too!In fact, there are numerous awards given out in horticulture for everything from the best daylilies (the prestigious Stout Medal) to the most ...
Follow Your Own Path Garden Options(Post)Perennial plants are a fantastic choice for gardens due to their longevity and ability to return year after year. They offer a wide range of colors, textures, and sizes, allowing you to create uniq ...
The root of the perennial plant(Post)There are three primary functions of roots includeabsorbing (and storing) nutrients, acquiring dissolved minerals and water from the soil, and securing the plant in the soil. Perennial plant root s ...
Salvia - foundation of the midsummer garden (Post)The characteristics of the family Laminaceae make it one of the most easily recognized group of plants. Opposite, aromatic foliage and square stems are almost a guarantee that the observed plant is ...
Rock the Border with a Modern Garden Classic(Post)Dianthusis a popular genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in north Africa and southern Africa, and one ...
Colorful and graceful, Delphiniums a beauty of the ages(Post)Delphiniums are a genus of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. They are known for their tall spikes of blue, purple, pink, white, or yellow flowers. Delphiniums are native to th ...
Is it a Weed?(Post)Gardening is a rewarding hobby, but even the most seasoned gardeners know the struggle of keeping unwanted plants—weeds—from taking over. Understanding what a weed is and how to control i ...
Dividing Perennials(Page)Dividing Perennials Dividing perennials rejuvenates the plants and gives you more to plant or share. It encourages new growth, improves flowering, and controls plant size. Key Considerations When D ...
Guarantee(Page)We can guarantee that our premium quality, disease free plants arrive at your doorstep healthy, in prime condition for planting, true to variety and no substitutions without your approval. Our ...
Hillsides(Page)Before planting on a slope, it is essential to understand the gradient, soil, and drainage conditions, as well as the current vegetation. Proper planning and plant selection can help prevent erosion ...
Mass Planting(Page)Landscapes Reimagined: En Masse Planting for Impact Dreaming of transforming a medium to large area into a thriving landscape? Whether you are envisioning a sweeping meadow, a productive orchard, a ...
Walkables(Page)Transform your garden into a sensory wonderland with walkable perennials! These tough and beautiful plants can withstand light to moderate foot traffic, making them perfect for pathways, ground cover ...