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Barren Strawberry, a Perennial Flowering Groundcover
April 30, 2012 – 3:09 pm | One Comment
Barren Strawberry, a Perennial Flowering Groundcover

Virtues: Barren strawberry (Waldsteinia ternata) is a perennial flowering groundcover. It is an easy-to-grow plant with nice foliage and yellow flowers that appear in spring. As the common name barren strawberry suggests, the plant looks …

Low-Maintenance Plants
April 23, 2012 – 4:37 pm | 2 Comments
Low-Maintenance Plants

What is a low-maintenance plant, plus a list of low-maintenance perennial plants.

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
April 23, 2012 – 8:51 am | No Comment
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

We love pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) for its bright flowers, tolerance of cool temperatures and ease of care.

Shade Annuals
April 22, 2012 – 7:15 am | One Comment
Shade Annuals

What are some shade annuals?

Chicken Books, Hummingbird Seeds and Bird Feeders
April 19, 2012 – 11:35 am | One Comment
Chicken Books, Hummingbird Seeds and Bird Feeders

Here are a few excellent references and items for gardeners interested in attracting wild birds or raising chickens.

The Dahlia
April 17, 2012 – 9:31 am | 2 Comments
The Dahlia

How to plant and grow the dahlia.

Hillside Gardens
April 16, 2012 – 4:08 pm | No Comment

I want to develop the back of our yard into a new garden, but it is a hillside. Do you have advice for planting on a slope?

Compost
April 16, 2012 – 3:35 pm | One Comment

Watch a video about making compost.

Choosing Fruit Trees
April 10, 2012 – 3:11 pm | No Comment

Watch this video for tips on choosing the right fruit tree for your yard.

Perennials Not to Feed
April 10, 2012 – 1:22 pm | 4 Comments

Certain perennials do not benefit from additional fertilizer. Before you spring-feed your garden, review this list of perennials not to feed.

Saucer Magnolia
April 10, 2012 – 10:39 am | No Comment
Saucer Magnolia

Virtues: We love the saucer magnolia tree (Magnolia ×soulangeana) for its tulip-like spring flowers, small size, bold leaves and ease of care.