If you’re wanting a striking perennial that needs minimum care to produce maximum results, take a look at the False Indigo or Baptisia. Some also refer to this as "False Lupine". A sun to part sun perennial, it will mature to a size of approximately … Continue Reading ››
Tag Archives: Perennials
Perennial Pruning
To Prune, or Not to Prune? The Perennial Question
As the weather cools, many of us are preparing for fall garden cleanup and facing some important existential questions. Chief among these questions is, of course: To prune, or not to prune?
As with most things, there … Continue Reading ››
Ornamental Grasses
Gimme Grasses! Add Color and Texture to Your Landscape with Fall Grasses
There’s no denying it, fall is here; but that doesn’t mean that your garden is on its way out. Fall is prime time for grasses to prove their worth in the landscape. They add texture to the garden throughout the season and they’re … Continue Reading ››
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart
There are few perennials that stand out like the Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart. It captures the attention in the spring garden for sure! We have had a grouping of three in one of our perennial gardens for years now … Continue Reading ››
What can be Safely Planted?
The condition of your soils, soil temperature and the date of the average last frost all factor into the determination of when to plant. The plant varieties also come into play, since some can do fine when placed into colder soils, and some can handle light … Continue Reading ››