How to Grow Peonies in the South
There are many kinds of flowering plants that need to go through a cold winter in order to bloom properly. The list includes everything from spring-flowering bulbs to lilacs, apple trees…and peonies. ItRead 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
Bee-Friendly Flower Styles: Does Your Garden Include These Favorites?
Honeybees, bumblebees and wild bees need access to nectar and pollen every day they are active — from early spring through late fall. As flower gardeners, we can do a lot to ensure thatRead More
Understanding Cold Hardiness and Heat Tolerance
Today’s gardeners have easy access to amazing plants from all over the world: agapanthus from South Africa, ferns from New Zealand, grasses from Japan and orchids from Brazil. How doRead More
New Flowers for Your 2020 Garden
January is dangerously early to start thinking about spring. But this is the perfect time to be ordering new plants. So take a break from the darkness and cold, and tiptoe through someRead More
Best Perennials for Late Summer Color
When is your perennial garden at its best? Most gardeners would say late May through July—a glorious but short 8 weeks. But by August, those plants have usually stopped blooming and are starting to lookRead More
DIY Plant Supports: How British Gardeners Support Their Perennials
One of the best things about visiting gardens in England is seeing so many well-grown plants, beautifully displayed. Even cottage gardens, which are naturally a bit chaotic, display an underlying sense of order. YouRead More
What to Know About Dividing Perennials
If you have a perennial garden that’s more than five years old, you probably have some plants that need dividing. Though you could just let them be, over time yourRead More
Five Star Plants for Your Flower Garden: Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis, more commonly known as old-fashioned bleeding heart, is an elegant, easy care perennial that has delighted generations of gardeners. Read on to learn why this spring-blooming, shade loving plant deservesRead More
How to Use Purple in Your Flower Garden
The color purple may not have a big role in your wardrobe or home décor, but in a garden, purple flowers are essential for adding depth, richness and three seasonRead More
