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How to Control Fungus Gnats on Indoor Plants

How to Control Fungus Gnats on Indoor Plants

January 11, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Amaryllis, Container Gardening, Foliage Plants, How-To, Indoor Bulbs, Paperwhites

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 Sun

Best Ground Covers for Sun

May 11, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, Garden Design, Habitat Gardens, How-To, Perennials

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

How to Keep Container Plants Looking Their Best

May 4, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Inspiration, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Blooming Bulbs

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

Sun Tolerant Caladiums

Sun Tolerant Caladiums

April 6, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Container Gardening, Foliage Plants, Shade Gardening, Shade Plants, Summer Bulbs

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

10 Easy Perennials for Shade

10 Easy Perennials for Shade

March 2, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Garden Design, Inspiration, Perennials, Shade Gardening

Many gardeners believe that a shady yard is a liability. It’s easy to understand why. From roses to dahlias, peonies to petunias, all the showiest annuals and perennials require full sun toRead More

What's Your Favorite Hosta?

What’s Your Favorite Hosta?

May 12, 2020 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, Perennials, Shade Gardening, Shade Plants

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

How to Make Your Shade Garden Shine

How to Make Your Shade Garden Shine

February 18, 2020 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, Garden Design, Inspiration, Perennials, Shade Gardening, Shade Plants

If your yard is shadier than you’d like, you may feel a bit jealous of gardeners with lots of sun. But a shade garden offers some unique design opportunities. Here areRead More

Garden Foliage for Flower Arrangements

Garden Foliage for Flower Arrangements

July 9, 2019 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Foliage Plants, How-To, Inspiration

Foliage plays a quiet yet important role in most cut flower arrangements. When a floral designer arranges a bouquet of flowers, at least 25% of it will usually be greenery. ThoughRead More

7 Tips for Growing Hostas

7 Tips for Growing Hostas

February 26, 2019 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, How-To, Inspiration, Perennials, Shade Plants

Hostas are the go-to perennial for shady gardens, and for good reason. These rugged plants live for decades and require virtually no attention. Rake away the old leaves in spring andRead More

How to Use Burgundy Flowers and Foliage

How to Use Burgundy Flowers and Foliage

May 9, 2018 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Color Trends, Foliage Plants, Garden Design, How-To, Inspiration

Burgundy is a color that’s both potent and sophisticated. It’s a good one to have in your garden design tool kit. From garnet to merlot, maroon to mahogany, these dark, purple-red hues can take your gardenRead More

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