Category: Perennials

Butterflies are some of the most beautiful and interesting creatures on Earth. Creating an inviting space for them involves planning your garden to attract, retain, and encourage butterfly populations …

Roses??  Where do I start? This past week one of my co-workers told me that she loves the look / smell of roses, but she avoids buying them.  I …

Roses are my favorite flowers! What’s not to love – with their regal look, heavenly fragrance, and sheer joy they add to your garden. Over the last 30 years …

Fast-growing perennial vines have an important place in a Zone 5/6 garden setting since they are both decorative and functional. They are a great way to cover up the …

Recently on a gardening podcast, an interesting question was posed … “What are the three favorite benefits you derive from gardening?” The answers were as varied as gardens themselves …

As a gardener, you don’t want invasive plants in your yard that drive you nuts and waste your precious time. Sure they may look great for a season or …

Creating a bird-friendly yard is a bit of a no-brainer. Simply provide the basics — the creature comforts we all need for survival: food, water, protective cover, and a …