In recent years, coneflowers have become one of the most popular hardy perennials in the landscape, with new hybrids introduced each year, much to the delight of gardeners.Behind the coneflower craze ...
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 ...
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 ...
BUTTERFLIES AREN'T FREE... ... to dine on just any old flower.(Post)Butterflies are very demanding about their diet. If a garden doesn't offer their favorite flowers, they simply won't visit.One of the very best perennials for attracting butterflies, including the ma ...
Phlox paniculata - a beautiful, fragrant classic American native(Post)The genus Phlox is comprised of about 67 species (and innumerable cultivars) that are found within the family Polemoniaceae, which of course also includes the genus Polemonium (Jacob’s Lad ...
Coreopsis Big Bang™ and Li'l Bang™ Series(Post)These trays come with a BANG in them...the Coreopsis Big Bang™ and Li'l Bang™ series. New England-bred, they offer cold-proof, carefree color in a wide range of solids and bicolors -- worthwhile addi ...
When the eagle flies with the dove(Post)What perennial gets its common name from the Latin for dove, its scientific name from the Latin for eagle, and marketing names from the English for at least nine other avian species?It is Aquile ...
Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'(Post)Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Biokovo' is a beautiful hybrid Geranium discovered in the Biokova Mountains of Croatia. White flowers with light pink veins and stamens. Stunning red-orange fall coloring.P ...
Brunnera 'Jack Frost'(Post)Sky blue, forget-me-not flowers and leaves with a netted silver overlay. 'Jack Frost' is absolutely stunning from early spring to fall. One of the showiest and most worthy plants to come along in a d ...
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 ...
Year of the Delphinium(Post)The National Garden Bureau has declared 2016 the Year of the Delphinium.Some odd facts and factoids about this lovely perennial:-- The name Delphinium is from the Latin for "dolphin." ...
People’s Choice winners Farwest Show(Post)First things first, we'd like to give a nod to three Proven Winners perennials for pulling in a set of awards at the Farwest show last month - including the top prize of Best in Show for& ...
The right plant to fill a shady spot(Post)Finding the right plants to fill a shady spot can be tough, especially in dry shade. Fortunately, Carex pensylvanica solves the shade selection problem.Pennsylvania Sedge will handle a rang ...
Kickin Asters(Post)Yes, the nomenclature's outdated: "New world" asters were renamed years ago. But frankly, we get no kick outta "Kickin' Symphyotrichum." That taxonomical tongue-twister remains an orphan. Gardeners ...
Heuchera 'Palace Purple'(Post)In 1991, Heuchera 'Palace Purple' was voted Perennial Plant of the Year. The newcomer, now a garden staple, ignited a whole new career for a familiar genus.Florists and gardeners knew "coral bells" a ...
Play pollinators matchmaker!(Post)In the symbiotic dance of plants & pollinators, the plants lead. Flowers coyly employ clever come-hither tricks to entice their chosen intermediaries -- bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds and ...
Winter-care Tips for Your Garden(Post)After the first hard winter freeze, put a fresh 3- to 4-inch layer of mulch around your evergreen trees and shrubs. This is also a good practice with perennials and roses.If snow and ice accumulate o ...
LET US NOW PRAISE FAMOUS PLANTS(Post)Is there a more famous perennial than Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'? It is the one daylily most gardeners know by name. Its vivid blooms and carefree performance made it an instant staple when Walter ...
Fertilizer(Page)When considering fertilizers for your flower garden, it is essential to ask yourself these questions: Soil Testing: Have you recently tested your soil? This will reveal the nutrient levels, pH, a ...
Planting Hostas(Page)Hostas are prized for their lush foliage, adding texture and elegance to shade gardens. These hardy perennials thrive in a variety of climates and require minimal care once established. With their wi ...