Is the Bearded Iris your favorite flower? Are you over the moon about Peonies? If you are then you might be considered passionate about perennials! And why not? These plants return year after year...
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I first discovered grasses when I moved to a beach community in Virginia.  In the development I lived they had were prominent in the landscape.  I loved to see them move in the warm...
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We are highlighting some of the new perennials we have seen at flower and plant trade shows that will be available online and at garden centers in the US. These plants have a range of bloom times...
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As we head into a new decade, the Pantone Color Institute has selected Classic Blue as the color of the year. This blue is reminiscent of the sky at dusk.  I was very excited about this choice...
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When designing your garden you want to keep the plants thriving from early spring through late fall and beyond depending where you live. During the main season of growing, you want to have your...
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We have previously written about it being better to plant perennials in the fall to enjoy a beautiful garden next year.  Planting in the fall allows early blooming perennials to establish...
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The fascination with succulents continues. They can be grown alone or mixed with other plants. We are seeing them not just in the garden but also within home décor and even as wedding...
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Lupines can be found coast to coast and are a popular wildflower in the United States. There are many lupine varieties and there are both annual and perennial versions of these flowers.  One...
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