Articles listed under “perennial”
Slide show: Columbine — April 29, 2008
Bringing home a flat of columbine is like bringing home a rainbow. These beauties burst on the scene every spring with color that lasts for several weeks.
Design a container with dwarf perennials — March 4, 2008
Small-stature perennials are easily incorporated into almost any garden, but what about using them in containers?
Cold damage symptoms — February 12, 2008
If you live in an area that experiences cold winter temperatures, you have likely lost a few plants to low temperatures.
Serbian bellflower — January 29, 2008
Serbian bellflower is a low-growing campanula that grows well in almost any garden soil except poorly drained clay.
Plants deer avoid — November 27, 2007
While there’s no such thing as a deer-proof plant, there are definitely ones that deer don’t crave.
Oakleaf hydrangea — November 20, 2007
Most flowers become less attractive as they age, but oakleaf hydrangeas just get better.
Video: Covering roses — November 6, 2007
Learn the secrets of helping your grafted roses survive the winter. It’s easier than you think.
Protecting new divisions — October 30, 2007
Fall’s one of the best times to divide your pulmonaria or other perennials, so here’s a tip for helping the divisions survive.
‘Samantha’ bellflower — October 23, 2007
We grew ‘Samantha’ at our test garden in part shade and it bloomed beautifully. It’ll rebloom in late summer or fall if you deadhead.
‘Autumn Blush’ tickseed — September 25, 2007
‘Autumn Blush’ lives up to the tickseed family’s tough reputation — with a twist.
Butterfly bush — August 28, 2007
If there’s one plant that should be in every butterfly garden, this is it. Its fragrant spikes of pink, purple or white flowers will draw in almost any passing butterfly.
Moving a plant in the heat — August 21, 2007
It’s not ideal. But sometimes you can’t avoid moving a plant in the middle of summer. However, this project doesn’t have to spell disaster (or crispy plants).
Hosta ‘June’ — July 3, 2007
You’ll never get bored with this beautiful hosta. Leaf centers are chartreuse in spring then change to a creamy yellow by summer. The color varies depending on the amount of light available — you’ll get the best color by growing ‘June’ in morning sun and afternoon shade.
