Best Practices for Watering Plants
Experienced gardeners know that there’s much more to watering plants than turning on a sprinkler or filling up a watering can. Plants need water, but they also need the right amount of waterRead More
Another Reason to Love Ornamental Alliums: Seed Heads!
I am crazy about ornamental alliums. Though I already have about a dozen different types of them in my garden, I’m always planting more. In addition to being visually exciting, alliums are also long-blooming, pollinator-friendly and seemingly immune toRead More
Best Ground Covers for Shade
Shade-tolerant ground covers are low maintenance plants that thrive in cool, moist areas. They can grow where lawn grasses often struggle, and are unfazed by difficult terrain. Most are long-lived perennials that become more beautifulRead More
Best Ground Covers for Sun
Ground covers can solve a multitude of problems in and around your garden. Have an area that’s rocky or too steep to mow? The right ground cover can transform it intoRead More
How to Keep Container Plants Looking Their Best
It’s the merry month of May and at this time of year, gardeners everywhere are busy buying plants and stuffing them into pots of all shapes and sizes. Shopping for container plants isRead More
Gladiolus Get Their Groove Back
Flowers seem to wax and wane in popularity. Right now, people are crazy for dahlias and ranunculus. One flower that’s been out of favor for ages is the gladiolus. I getRead More
How to Control Red Lily Leaf Beetles
The red lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii) is a destructive pest that feeds almost exclusively on true lilies (Lilium spp.), including Asiatic and Oriental lilies as well as Orienpets and species lilies.Read More
Perfectly Pink Tulips: Spring Inspiration from Holland
Gardeners often have a strong opinion about pink flowers. Clearly, many people love them, because no matter what the season, they are always among our top sellers. But there are plenty ofRead More
Sun Tolerant Caladiums
The caladium’s showy, often brightly colored foliage provides summer-long beauty in hot and humid climates where many other plants struggle. Their good looks and reliability make them a popular choice for shady yards and gardens. With the arrivalRead More
Eucomis: Pineapple Lilies for Your Patio
The first time I saw a eucomis plant was in my own garden. I didn’t know what to expect when I purchased these exotic-looking South African bulbs, and honestly, trying to grow themRead More
