Winter Storage for Summer Bulbs and Tubers
gro Summer bulbs are the stars of my late summer garden. Dahlias, cannas, glads, acidanthera and eucomis keep the color going long after most perennials have faded. But in the northern half of theRead More
Shake Up Your Garden With Elephant Ears
Want to add some excitement and personality to your garden this summer? Plant elephant ears! These tropical plants can grow up to 6 feet tall, with leaves as long as your arm.Read More
How to Control Fungus Gnats on Indoor Plants
If you have houseplants or grow indoor bulbs like amaryllis, you may have some experience with fungus gnats. Sometimes called root gnats, these small flying insects seem to appear out of nowhere. And if youRead 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
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 andRead More
How to Use Ferns in Your Garden or Landscape
Walk through almost any natural area that is shady and moist, and you are bound to see ferns. These ubiquitous native plants carpet the ground in woodlands and wetlands. They gather aroundRead More
What’s Your Favorite Hosta?
If you grow hostas, you probably have more than one variety in your garden. Mixing and matching foliage colors, leaf sizes and textures is part of what makes them soRead More
12 Best Companion Plants for Hostas
Hostas have no trouble holding their own in a shady garden. Yet there are many other shade loving perennials that make excellent companions. By adding their own contrasting colors, shapes, heightsRead More
Colorful Heucheras for Sun or Shade
Heucheras have come a long way in the past 30 years. Plant breeders have transformed this family of North American natives into an entirely new category of must-have perennials. ThereRead More
