Weedy Perennials
By Larry Hodgson You’re a novice gardener and you’re heading off to your local garden center to buy some perennialsContinue Reading
Category: Perennials
Year of the Hardy Hibiscus
Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selectsfive special plants to celebrate. Let’s look one ofContinue Reading
The Longest Blooming Perennial of All?
White corydalis: the perennial that won’t stop blooming. Photo: Michel Descamps, Sysbio The older I become, the more I appreciateContinue Reading
Hostas: Pretty in Pink?
Photo accompanying an online advertisement for hosta seeds. Photo: amazon.ca Question: I have read in magazines that there are pink hostas,Continue Reading
2021 Hosta of the Year: ‘Rainbow’s End’
In this new year, there is plenty to look forward to in the gardening world … including award-winning plants! OneContinue Reading
Sweet Woodruff: So Much More Than a Groundcover!
Sweet woodruff is attractive, fast-growing and so easy to grow … and that’s only the beginning! Photo: vanberkumnurserycom One ofContinue Reading
Sages and Salvias: So Much to Discover!
Examples of different Salvia species. Clockwise from top left corner: garden sage (Salvia officinalis), perennial salvia (Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension’), anise-scented sage (Salvia guarantitica ‘BlackContinue Reading
Maryland Senna: A Perennial to Discover
Photo: Amazon.com Botanical name: Senna marilandica, syn. Cassia marilandicaFamily: Fabaceae (legumes)Height: 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 m)Width: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm)Exposure: sunContinue Reading
Hardy Perennials With Evergreen Foliage
Hen-and-chicks and sedums still hold interest, even in the heart of winter. Photo: http://www.wsj.com There’s a long tradition of describingContinue Reading
Hardy Mums for Cold Climates
If you look hard enough, you can find hardy mums that will come back year after year. Photo: fslandscapesolutions.com InContinue Reading
