Understanding Tender Perennials
Karen Some of our most useful plants in the summer garden are tender perennials. Many of them provide abundant color for a long period of time but unfortunately they die when…
Garden Journal: June 14, 2009
Warm, humid, sunny days ending in thundershowers have given the garden good conditions for growing and thriving, especially the fungi. Some plants, like the spiderwort (Tradescantia) and yarrow (Achillea) have…
How to Pick the Perfect Petunia for your Gardening Needs
When buying petunias it is tempting to buy the inexpensive six packs but considering the problems associated with them, resist! Rain ruins the flowers of some, the high heat and…