When a peony bush takes root, its found its home. For over a half century, a peony bush may thrive in the first place where it was planted. Peonies make some people nostalgic. They may harken back to the days … Continued
While gardeners in the north pull in their potted tropical plants in early October, gardeners in the South keep enjoying blooms all year round. Gardeners in the southwestern states may not have the beautiful autumnal leaf color, but their succulents … Continued
For some gardeners, late autumn means pulling tomato cages out of the ground and stowing them away in the garden shed or garage for next summer. For other gardeners it’s pulling patio plants inside and maybe harvesting some seeds for … Continued
As the chilly winds wake us up to the reality that winter is here, we gather up our outdoor plants and bring them in to safety. The vegetable plants succumb to a frosty covering as green tomato stems and leaves … Continued
Edible, fragrant, beautiful and versatile are herbs. Each plant makes its own impression on your taste buds and sense of smell. The relaxing scent of lavender. The nose-tickling fragrance of mint. The spicy taste of cilantro. All of these herbs … Continued
If your roses are pretty winter hardy, then the approaching cold overnight temperatures probably don’t have you worried. If you have hardy rose plants, then you don’t have to do much to protect them over the winter. Other species of … Continued
With over 300 species of irises available to grow in your gardens, you might need some kind of plant labels to help you tell one from the other. Markers for irises will help you differentiate species that have even the … Continued
Who says that gardening starts to wind down in the fall? Probably not a gardener. Fall is a great time to start getting your yard ready for spring again. Yes, Halloween isn’t even here and plans are being laid for … Continued
The heat of summer is starting to cool. Not only do we take notice but plants do too. The sunny days and cool evenings will trigger that beautiful metamorphosis from green summer leaves to the fiery colors of fall. Gorgeous … Continued
Are you terrible with names. Maybe you can remember a face, but not a name. For some people, the same goes with plants. “Wait…is that catmint or catnip? I know that one there—it loves the sun and blooms in early … Continued
