In gardens with restricted space or where conditions are especially difficult for agaves, try growing them in containers. Read Article
Agave in Containers
Tag Archives: drought-tolerant plants
Japanese Snowball
We love Japanese snowball bush (Viburnum plicatum) for its lovely white spring flowers, reddish fall foliage and lovely branch structure. A beautiful viburnum that stands out among shrubs. Read Article
Growing Succulents
Watch a video about growing succulents as houseplants or outdoors. Read Article
Four Years Later . . .
Last weekend we celebrated my daughter’s second birthday. She has grown and developed so much. I cannot say the same for my four-year-old living stones (Lithops spp.), which I started from seed!
Propagating Blue Mist
Can I collect seed from my blue mist shrub and expect it to sprout? Read Article
Tom Thumb Cotoneaster
We love ‘Tom Thumb’ cotoneaster (Cotoneaster adpressus ‘Tom Thumb’) for its tiny leaves, beautiful branch structure, fall color and ground-covering abilities. Read Article
‘Carousel’ Little Bluestem
We love ‘Carousel’ little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Carousel’) because it is a mid-size clumping ornamental grass with great fall color and a sturdy habit. Read Article
‘Solar Cascade’ Goldenrod
We love ‘Solar Cascade’ goldenrod (Solidago shortii ‘Solar Cascade’) for its arching stems of bright yellow flowers, drought tolerance, compact size and non-aggressive nature. Read Article
Mexican Hat Coneflower
We love Mexican hat coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) for its colorful, sombrero-like flowers, drought tolerance and long bloom time. Read Article
Montauk Daisy
Montauk daisy blooms in summer and autumn, with clean white flowers that last well when cut. Read Article
Baptisia Not Blooming
Question: I planted Baptisia australis last spring (2010) because I saw it recommended everywhere as the “Plant of the Year.” It never bloomed last spring or this past spring though one down the block has already bloomed and gone over. … Read Article