Sedum Mar 1, 2023 grass seed These late-summer and fall blooming plants are easy to care for and water-smart and come in both upright and creeping varieties. Continue reading
Pollinator-Pleasing Annuals for the Summer Garden Oct 1, 2022 Here are three bright summer annuals that are favorites of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Continue reading
Coleus: Colorful Foliage for Summer Pots Aug 1, 2022 Few plants offer the brilliant colors of coleus leaves. Read on for growing tips and more for this versatile, easy-to-grow annual. Continue reading
Three Drought-Tolerant Plants for the Garden Jun 1, 2022 These beautiful native plants work well in low-maintenance gardens or in areas that are hard to reach with a hose or sprinkler. Continue reading
Iris : A Flower Fit for Royalty and Rainbows May 3, 2021 Learn how to plant care for the various forms of this showy, easy to grow gardeners favorite. Continue reading
Best Plants for Hanging Baskets Mar 15, 2021 Here are some long-blooming plants that are ideal for eye-catching hanging planters. Continue reading
Snapdragons Sep 2, 2020 Check our tips for growing this versatile, colorful and hardy annual flower. Continue reading
Oxalis, the Shamrock Look-alike That’s Perfect for Pots Jul 16, 2020 Tender Oxalis comes in a range of hues and can be kept in containers inside or out, or planted as an annual in the ground. Continue reading
Five New Long-Blooming Perennials for Your Garden May 20, 2020 Look for these new long-blooming varieties of favorite perennials. Continue reading
Helleborus Apr 24, 2020 Get to know and grow this hardy, animal-resistant perennial for shade. Continue reading
Forcing Spring Bulbs in Pots Aug 1, 2019 Check our tips for forcing spring bulbs into bloom indoors during the winter months. Continue reading
Snowdrops: These Little Flowers Don’t Care if it’s Still Winter Sep 3, 2015 grass seed Snowdrops are among the earliest flowers to bloom, often emerging through February snow. Continue reading
Annual, Biennial and Perennial: What’s the Difference? Dec 14, 2006 grass seed Plants fall into three categories based on their life expectancy. Know the difference to help you to plan your flower gardens. Continue reading
Ornamental Alliums Dec 14, 2006 grass seed Did you know that alliums are the ornamental version of onions? Continue reading
Perennials to Extend Your Garden Dec 14, 2006 grass seed Perennials like the Japanese Anemone are among a handful of late bloomers that can add life to your garden. Continue reading
Asters: A Butterfly Attraction for the Late-season Garden Dec 14, 2006 grass seed Cold-hardy perennials with starry, daisy-like flowers, Asters are pollinator-friendly stars of late summer and mid-fall. Continue reading
Drama Queens in the Garden Dec 14, 2006 grass seed Here are some attention-getting plants to help bring your garden to life. Continue reading
Dahlias: This One’s for You if You’re into Giant Flowers Nov 10, 2006 grass seed Few flowers come with so many different looks and in so many colors and bicolors. Here are some tips for growing them in your garden. Continue reading