Dividing Perennials
Here’s a basic primer on how to divide some of your perennials. Don’t neglect this fall duty; it’s nature’s way of giving you free plants!
Perennials
Coneflower: Beautiful and Hardy
Coneflowers (Echinacea species) are native American wildflowers that have found their way into our gardens because of their stunning beauty and hardiness. Originally only available
Salvia: A Wonderful Addition to Any Garden
There is really no reason whatsoever for a garden to be without a salvia. Salvias - almost one thousand species of them - are members
The Elegant Easter Lily
For many people, the beautiful trumpet-shaped white flowers of the Easter lily represent the spiritual essence of Easter. Over time, the flowers have come to
Don’t Toss that Amaryllis After the Holidays-it Will Bloom Again!
Attention: Anyone who buys receives an amaryllis over the holidays…don’t throw that bulb away when the flower stalk becomes withered and ugly! With a little
The Divine Dianthus!
Although their flowers might look delicate, the diminutive Dianthus are some of the hardiest perennials around. These dependable blooming perennials produce richly fragrant flowers in
Lady’s Slipper - The Wildflower Orchid!
Lady’s Slipper is an interesting wildflower in the Orchid Family! They are endangered in some areas because they take a long time to grow, and
Chrysanthemums mainstay of the autumn garden
Chrysanthemums are a mainstay of the fall garden. Pots of these colorful perennials really brighten up a porch, patio, or entryway. They can also be
Perennial Dividings
With the onset of the lovely cools of September and October, and the practiced hand of the summer gardener, it is the perfect time for
The History of the Chrysanthemum
“If you would be happy for a lifetime, grow chrysanthemums.” Chinese Proverb The chrysanthemum was first cultivated in China as a flowering herb and is