Five Perennial Vines to Attract Butterflies
Karen When planning a garden to attract butterflies it is important to consider both the adults and the larva. We all love to see butterflies landing on flowers to sip their…
Selecting Low Maintenance Perennials
Everyone would like to have a lush garden without doing any work but, let’s face it, that is not going to happen unless you have a gardener. By selecting plants…
Plant Combination: Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ and Missouri Evening Primrose (Oenothera missouriensis)
The large bright yellow flowers of Missouri evening primrose echo the color of the Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ while providing contrast in size, shape, and texture. The primrose flowers are funnel-shaped, three…
Five Spring Bulbs for a Blue/Violet-Themed Garden
A summer border featuring salvia, delphinium, Russian sage, wishbone flower, aster, and Browallia all in shades of blue to violet is cool and refreshing. The foliage, of course, adds the…
Fragrant Spring Bulbs: Daffodils
It is hard to resist the appeal of daffodils when they appear in spring and brighten up your garden after a gray cold winter. By selecting a variety of daffodils…
Five Spring Bulbs for a White Themed Garden
A garden planted with white flowers can be a breath taking sight. The white brings a feeling of coolness to the garden in daytime heightened by the green foliage. In…
Plant Combination: Common Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis) and Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla)
This classic combination of bleeding heart with Siberian bugloss is a beautiful late spring duo for a shady spot in the garden. The intense blue flowers of bugloss are the…
Holiday Roses: Thanksgiving
Roses at Thanksgiving can be beautiful additions to holiday arrangements especially those with an apricot or copper color. There are many beautiful roses available in the appropriate shades but how…
Plant Combination: White Autumn Crocus (Colchicum speciosum ‘Album’ ) and Spotted Nettle (Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’)
In sun or part shade, in well drained soil, this duo makes an eye catching ground cover with flowers in both spring and fall complemented by attractive foliage all summer…
Miniature Roses for Containers: Yellows and Oranges
Hot colors in pots on the patio or deck sing of summer. Using yellow and orange miniature roses in containers is an easy way to brighten any area and enjoy…