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 consi ...
Resistant to drought, critters and pests with charming flowers and colorful leaves – its Epimedium(Post)Epimedium, pronounced ep-ih-MEE-dee-um, is also known as barrenwort, bishop's hat, fairy wings, horny goat weed, or yin yang huo.Beautiful and easy-to-grow, Epimediums add a touch of eleg ...
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 ...
Not your typical catmint(Post)Nepeta, a.k.a. catmint, has been a garden staple for many years and for many reasons.With clusters of beautiful blue/purple flowers, it’s a favorite stop for pollinators. Plants are generally healthy ...
These ladies are early blooming Bee Balm(Post)Bee Balm typically bloom in midsummer, but these Ladies lead the way in early summer, flowering earlier and forming a more petite clump than other Bee Balm. They typically bloom from early summer int ...
Create a Pollinator Paradise with Perennial Plants(Post)Continuous Bloom and Diverse DelightsAttract a flurry of pollinators throughout the season with a vibrant tapestry of perennials that bloom in succession. Early bloomers like columbine and crocuses ...
Are astilbes brilliant?(Post)Astilbe is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for plant that can add a touch of elegance to your garden. With proper care, it will bloom for many years to come. Astilbes are a great choice for shad ...
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 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.
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 ...
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 ...
Bambi-Proof with Helleborus(Post)Helleborus The cure for deer fatigueSuburban gardeners and designers are tired of planting beautiful borders, only to find that the local deer herd considers them their personal salad bar.That’s one ...
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 fo ...
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 ...
Embracing Fragrance in the Garden(Post)There are multiple reasons why you might want to add fragrant plants to your garden. If you enjoy having pollinators in your garden, adding fragrant flowers is a great way to attract them, especially ...
Gardening Solutions: Perennial Plants for Every Need(Post)Welcome to the world of perennials, where plants return year after year to grace your garden with their beauty. Whether you are a seasoned gardener looking for a new challenge or a beginner just star ...
The Beauty and Versatility of Sedum(Post)Sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a genus of hardy, low-maintenance perennials that offers a wealth of benefits for gardeners of all experience levels. These resilient plants are celebrated for thei ...
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ - Blades of Glory(Post)The genus name is Latin for “cutter.” Because, like skaters, “sedges have edges.” Even if you can’t tell a triple axel from a toe loop, you will still nail the landing with ‘Ice Dance’.‘Ice Dance’ ...
Perennial Basics(Page)With a little planning, you can choose the perfect perennials to create a beautiful and functional location solution for your garden. There are many different varieties of perennials that can be used ...
Perennials in the Landscape(Page)With a little planning, you can choose the perfect perennials to create a beautiful and functional location solution for your garden. There are many different varieties of perennials that can be used ...