I’m trying to make a “garden for the senses.” Plants for sight, taste, texture and fragrance are pretty apparent but can you help me with plants for the sense of hearing? Read Article
Q&A
Frequently Asked Perennial Questions
Here are the perennial-related questions we receive most often. Read Article
Success with Delphiniums
I’ve failed with delphiniums in the past. Are there tricks to growing them well? Read Article
Companions for Bluestar
Some ideas for what to plant with Arkansas bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii), the 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year. Read Article
FAQ: Ornamental Grass
Here are the ornamental grass questions we receive most often, and their answers. Read Article
What Is an Heirloom Plant?
What makes an heirloom plant an heirloom? Read Article
Deer-resistant Shrubs
This past winter the deer ate several of my shrubs that I was told they wouldn’t touch, including hollies and some low roses. Can you recommend some truly deer-resistant shrubs? Read Article
Summer-blooming Shrubs
Question: I’m looking around my yard this spring and realizing most of my shrubs are already, or about to be, in bloom. Can you recommend some shrubs that bloom in the summer?
Bagged Planting Mix
Do I really need to buy planting mix when planting shrubs? Read Article
When to Divide Perennials
What’s the best season to divide perennials? Read Article
A Makeover in Clover
So tell me, without ripping out the sod, how do I replace my blue fescue lawn with clover? Read Article