What to Do About Frost Damage to Perennials
By Larry Hodgson Question: Last week, we had a late frost and several perennials in my garden were damaged. This isContinue Reading
Category: Perennials
What’s the Difference Between an Echinacea and a Rudbeckia?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I did a search on your site regarding the difference between an echinacea and a rudbeckia andContinue Reading
50 Plants for a Perennial Hedge
By Larry Hodgson If you look back over the history of hedges, you’ll realize that, although today’s hedges always seemContinue Reading
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
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
