Is your dream garden becoming an all-you-can-eat buffet for the local deer population? Those adorable forest creatures might be Instagram-worthy, but their eating habits are anything but cute when they’re
Spring has arrived, and those crimson stalks are bursting through the soil like nature’s own exclamation points! But here’s the shocker. If you’re only eating rhubarb stalks, you’re literally throwing
While your neighbors are putting their gardens to bed, savvy plant parents know an explosive secret: November might just be the BEST time to plant perennials. When you tuck these
Is your garden looking a little tired? Those perennials might need dividing. August is a great time to split overcrowded plants and turn them into multiple healthy ones. The best
The Simplest Way to Have a Garden That Comes Back Every Year Imagine stepping into your garden year after year to find it’s already there waiting for you; no extra
Forget what you’ve heard about fall garden cleanup. That pruning habit might actually be hurting your garden’s future. While you’re cutting back with good intentions, some of your most valuable
Imagine stepping into your garden from April to October and finding fresh blooms waiting for you. This is completely possible with the right perennial picks. Most home gardeners don’t plan
Remember when you thought gardening was just planting nice plants and watching them grow? Yeah… same here. I used to spend a lot of money filling garden beds until I
Tired of spending a fortune on annuals that fizzle out after one season? I was shocked to discover that the right perennials can transform ordinary containers into spectacular, low-maintenance showcases
Tired of the annual spring hustle to replant your entire veggie garden? I was shocked to discover that some vegetables can thrive for DECADES with almost zero maintenance. Imagine harvesting
August can be a great time to give your perennial flowers some attention. Most gardeners tend to think about pruning mainly in the spring, but trimming certain perennials in late
Hemigraphis alternata, also called Strobilanthes alternata, is an herbaceous perennial member of the Acanthaceae family. The plant originally hails from the Maluku Islands, Malaysia, Java, and India. The plant’s genus
Mertensia virginica (mer-TEN-see-uh vir-JIN-ih-kuh) is a wildflower that grows freely in the flood plains and rich woodlands of eastern North America. It’s a native plant found growing in areas ranging
Due to their rumored health benefits, you might have heard of coneflowers (Echinacea spp.). Sadly, there’s no solid evidence they’re beneficial for your body, but they can be pretty helpful
The herbaceous perennial, Monarda didyma (mo-NAR-da DID-ee-mah), is a North American native plant and a member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family of plants. Bee Balm is considered a companion plant
There are three major types of gardeners in the world. The first type loves ornamental plants and prefers to grow flowers. The second type likes the reward of growing crop
Clitoria Ternatea (klih-TOH-ree-uh, tern-AH-tee-uh), commonly called butterfly pea, is a flowering plant species and belongs to the Fabaceae family along with the Blue Indigo plant and Dwarf Poinciana. The herbaceous
Campions are perennial flowers commonly grown in flower beds, indoor pots, and tubs. Lychnis coronaria, also known as Silene coronaria and rose campion, is the most popular Campion, a flowering perennial.
Crossandra plants aka the firecracker flower produces clusters of bright apricot-colored blooms, and grow in full sun. Charming addition to the garden. Click on this article for growing and care information on firecracker Crossandra.
The Gaura plant, also known as the whirling butterfly or the beeblossom, is often seen in many gardens. It is loved for its hardiness, delicate beauty, and low maintenance needs.
Helianthus Angustifolia (hee-lee-AN-thus an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-us) is a native North American wildflower. Angustifolia grows freely in bogs, flood plains, and bottom lands throughout the eastern and southeastern United States. This perennial wildflower
Catmint or Nepeta x faassenii (NEP-eh-tuh X fah-SEN-ee-eye) is a sterile hybrid plant. It is a cross by Dutch nurseryman, J. H. Faassenbetween of Nepeta racemosa and Nepeta nepetella. This
Chelone (kay-LOH-nee) is a perennial wildflower that grows freely throughout the eastern United States. The plant is a member of the figwort family (Scrophulariaceae or Plantaginaceae). Angelonia and Veronica are also
Achimenes plants (a-kim’e-neez) are members of the Gesneriad plant family. There are twenty-six members in this group of perennial plants, all hailing from South and Central America. You may hear
Ruta graveolens (ROO-tuh grav-ee-OH-lens) is a native of the Balkan Peninsula, southern and southeastern Europe. This member of the Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee) family is a herbaceous evergreen perennial and is commonly
Armeria Maritima [Ar-MER-ee-uh Mar-ih-TEE-muh] is an herbaceous perennial plant, belonging to the sea lavender family Plumbaginaceae (blue plumbago). This plant is native to temperate coastal areas and mountains in the
Galium odorata (GAL-ee-um oh-dor-AY-tum) is an herbaceous perennial groundcover that is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. This member of the Rubiaceae family is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that
Lysimachia nummularia (ly-si-MAK-ee-uh num-ew-LAH-ree-uh) is a low growing, herbaceous perennial member of the Primrose (Primulaceae) family which hails from the temperate areas of Asia and Europe. The plant has become
Limonium sinuatum (lim-OH-nee-um sin-yoo-AY-tum) is an herbaceous perennial hailing from Western Asia, North Africa, and Europe. It does well in Mediterranean regions. It is a member of the Plumbaginaceae family.
Trientalis borealis Raf. (try-en-TAY-lis bor-ee-AL-is) is a wildflower native to the woods and forests of eastern North America and the southern half of Canada, where it is found in birch
Calluna vulgaris [kal-LOO-nuh, vul-GAIR-iss] is the sole species encompassing the Calluna genus. It is native to the bogs and moors of Scotland and other parts of Europe and is favored for the
Growing plants on an oceanfront is the most challenging task for any gardener. The soil in these areas is completely arid. Moreover, the wind blows constantly and delivers salty, burning
Whether you have a manicured garden or a cottage-style garden, adding beautiful flowering plants with sweet fragrances will enhance its beauty. Fragrant flowers can add another layer of richness in
Veronica spicata [veh-RON-ih-ka spi-KAH-tuh] is a perennial that produces an abundance of blue flowers appearing in long spires. It is native to the United Kingdom, and it’s the county flower
The firecracker plant – Russelia Equisetiformis [russ-SEEL-lee-uh eck-kwiss-see-tiff-FORmiss] is a perennial plant type often used as an ornamental shrub. It’s from the Plantaginaceae family along with Lophospermum plants and hails from Mexico. This firecracker
The Brazilian Dwarf Morning Glory, or botanically Evolvulus glomeratus (ee-VOLV-yoo-lus glahm-er-AH-tus) is a member of the family Convolvulaceae family (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee) along with bindweed and the Dichondra plant. As this common name implies, the tender, non-vining,
Coreopsis is a pretty, resilient flowering perennial plant available in numerous colors with several interesting petal and leaf features. Surprisingly, you can easily grow coreopsis in your own garden or
The Golden Shrimp Plant, botanically known as Pachystachys lutea is an upright tropical evergreen landscape perennial shrub. This native to the subtropical regions of Peru makes a great landscape plant for
Scabiosa atropurpurea [skab-ee-OH-suh, at-ro-pur-PURR-ee-uh] is a flowering perennial plant apart of the Scabiosa genus in the honeysuckle family. The plant itself is native to northern Africa and is found in
Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum) is a ubiquitous perennial plant named after a Native American renowned in his time for using many parts of the plant in creating medicines to