8 Fall-Flowering Perennials to Discover
There are plenty of fall-flowering perennials. Photo: www.scenicrootsgardencenter.com Can it really be the end of August already? Where did theContinue Reading
Category: Perennials
How to Divide a German Iris
German irises are gorgeous in bloom, but need frequent division. Photo: tbrnewsmedia.com In this, the Year of the Iris, let’s talkContinue Reading
2020 Hosta of the Year: Hosta ‘Dancing Queen’
Hosta ‘Dancing Queen’: spring color. Photo: www.perennialresource.com A lot of hosta lovers look towards the American Hosta Growers Association’s Hosta of theContinue Reading
Edelweiss: the Garden Plant Inspired by a Song!
Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale alpinum). Photo: J&Konrad, flickr.com EDELWEISSLeontopodium nivale alpinum Dimensions: 6 to 14 in (10–40 cm) high × 8 to 14Continue Reading
Just Ditch Those Floppy Peonies
There is no need to put up with bad behavior from junk peonies. Photo: behnkes.com I’ve never liked floppy peoniesContinue Reading
The Gentle Giant
The cup plant is big and beautiful. Photo: meadowviewfarmandgarden.com The gentle giant I’m referring to is a very large andContinue Reading
2020 Perennial of the Year: Aralia ‘Sun King’
Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’. Photo: terranovanurseries.com It’s big, it’s bold and it’s golden … and it’s now the 2020 Perennial ofContinue Reading
2020: Year of the Iris
Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selects one annual, one perennial, oneContinue Reading
Patio Peonies: A New Look at an Old Favorite
Patio peony ‘Oslo’: the perfect choice for a deck or patio. Photo: green-works.nl Most of us know peonies (Paeonia spp.) asContinue Reading
2020: Year of the Lavender
Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selects one annual, one perennial, oneContinue Reading