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Tag Archives: flowering plants
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.
Growing Baby’s Breath
I have a cutting garden that I use to make summer bouquets for my house and for friends. Sometimes it seems like they could use some filler—like the baby’s breath the florist uses. Can I grow baby’s breath?
Fragrant Roses
Ten fragrant roses chosen by the chief rosarian at David Austin Roses. Read Article
Growing Lavender
How do I grow lavender? Read Article
Pruning Clematis in Early Spring
How to prune a clematis vine in the spring. Read Article
Foxtail Lilies
Foxtail lilies, or desert candles (Eremurus spp.), are tall perennials with big bright flowers and supreme drought tolerance. Read Article
The Rising Sun Redbud
This is a tree with a compact size that makes it easy to showcase and multiple seasons of interest. Read Article
Plants for a Pergola
Can you recommend some plants for growing over a pergola? Read Article
Rock Cress
Rock cress is a drought-tolerant, early-flowering groundcover that works well in rock gardens, as edging or in combination with early spring bulbs. Read Article
Winter Aconite
We love winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) for its cheerful yellow flowers that appear in late winter or earliest spring. Read Article