Growing Native Perennials Successfully From Seed
November 12, 2021You can grow native perennial wildflowers from seed for vibrant, sustainable fencerows that are a pleasure to both you and local pollinators.
7 Plants For Your Perennial Shade Garden
July 9, 2015These shade-loving flowers add color and interest to areas of your farm where sunlight isn’t as hefty.
5 Ways To Clean Up Your Perennial Bed
June 25, 2015Give your garden a mid-season face lift with these tips that clean up their appearance and encourage new growth.
Why You Need To Pinch Back Perennials
June 4, 2015Prolong your summer blooms by pinching back certain flowers in early summer.
13 Trees, Shrubs and Flowers to Turn a Muddy Yard into a Garden You’ll Love
April 24, 2014If you have a low-lying, poorly drained or waterlogged area in your yard, you can create a bog garden rather than installing a drainage system or filling it in.
1,000-plus Coleus Cultivars to Color Your Garden
January 30, 2014I like interspersing annuals into all my perennial borders—sun and shade alike—because they provide near-constant color and are fast-growing.
Annual Pruning and Staking
April 11, 2013I finally made it out into the garden this week to cut back some of my perennials. Right now is the perfect time here in Pennsylvania—and in many other parts of the country—to cut down ornamental grasses and last year’s perennial stalks.
Backyard Embellishments
June 16, 2011The landscaper is done with our backyard! The skid steer sitting in the yard was the last remnant, and now it’s gone, too. All that’s left is a beautiful retaining wall, gorgeous cut-stone steps, a new swing set, a weed-free patio, a covered fire pit, and lots and lots of space to grow lots and lots of plants. How exciting when a big project nears completion!
Packed with Perennials
June 9, 2011The perennial garden beds have been simply spectacular the past two weeks. The peonies are now in full bloom, the bearded iris are strutting their stuff, and the forget-me-nots have filled my front shade bed with a big drift of tiny blue flowers.
Flowers in the Vegetable Garden
November 5, 2010The flowers in the garden look pretty nice this week. The big splashes of color are particularly welcome at this time of year, when the crop plantings are no so spectacular yet.
