Plants are usually referred to as ground covers if they generally spread out instead of growing up. Groundcovers can add to the scenery, provide purpose and solve landscape issues. Sometimes an are ...
Beautiful, useful, and easy-to-grow Asclepias tuberosa(Post)Asclepias tuberosa, 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year, If you are looking for a beautiful, useful, and easy-to-grow plant that does not require much care, butterfly weed is a great option.A virtuall ...
groundcover(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 f ...
Perennial of the Year - Asclepias tuberosa(Post)The Perennial Plant Association recently named Asclepias tuberosa as the 2017 Perennial of the Year. With the plight of the monarch butterfly and the recent focus on pollinator health, this ...
Just Say Little Bluestem(Post)Saying Schizachyrium scoparium can be quite a mouthful. That is why we appreciate its common name, Little Bluestem. This original prairie grass once covered much of the U.S., and it is the ...
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 ...
The Groundwork for Beautiful Blooms? Soil Care(Post)Soil and dirt are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. dirt is simply a term that describes the loose, unconsolidated material on the earth's surface. It is essentially the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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’ ...
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 ...
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 ...
Perennial Plants and Their Environment(Post)There is always more to explore when it comes to the fascinating interplay between perennials and their environment! Here are principal factors, with some details and perspectives:Sunlight: Beyond ...
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 ...
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 ...
Groundcover Plants(Page)Perennial ground cover plants are the unsung heroes of the garden, quietly transforming bare patches into living canvases. They provide the essential foundation for captivating borders and planting d ...
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 ...
Compost(Page)[kompohst] - A mixture of various decaying organic substances, such as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil. Composting is a natural process that mimi ...
Hemerocallis/Daylilies(Page)"If you have two loaves of bread, sell one and buy a lily."old Chinese proverb Hemerocallis are in the lily family, though some consider them to be more closely related to amaryllis. They differ fro ...
Growing Daylilies(Page)Daylilies are beloved perennials renowned for their vibrant colors, ease of care, and adaptability. These resilient plants thrive across a wide range of climates, from the cool temperatures of the no ...