Ageratum is an herbaceous perennial native to the Eastern United States and is a member of the aster family (Asteraceae). It looks like the annual ageratum and because of that is sometimes called hardy ageratum. Read more: … [Read more...]
Great Plants for Fall Color
Classic, colorful fall plantings that usually come to mind are chrysanthemum, aster, and goldenrod. Granted, these are spectacular in the fall garden, but they are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the myriad of fantastic fall flowering … [Read more...]
Kids’ Butterfly Garden: Attract Butterflies & Learn Together
Winged jewels of the air … flutterbys … no matter what you call butterflies, they entrance everyone. Planting a garden to attract them is one of the best ways to get children interested in gardening and nature while introducing them to a bit of … [Read more...]
2025 Year of the Asclepias – National Garden Bureau
FOR IMAGES OF ASCLEPIAS, CLICK HERE Discover the Magic of Milkweed! The great thing about Asclepias (Milkweed) is that there are many different species to choose from and all have a variety of benefits that add value to your garden. Spending … [Read more...]
Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenias are a woody, broadleaf evergreen shrub in the Rubiaceae (coffee) family. They originated along the stream banks of Southern China and Japan. The plant is named for Alexander Garden, a Scottish naturalist. Read on: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs that grow from 4-to 12-feet in height depending on the variety. Continued: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Tips for Growing Healthy Roses
Roses can provide us with so much beauty and joy. These tips will help you help your roses and hopefully lead to some beautiful memories of your own. Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Growing Petunias
Petunias are among the most popular flowering annuals for good reason. Petunias are bright and lively, bloom from spring until frost, and scent the air with lovely fragrance. Best of all, petunias are amazingly easy to grow, both in the … [Read more...]
Edgeworthia chrysantha
Edgeworthia is a shrub native to China and the Himalayas that provides superb fall and winter interest and a gardenia-like fragrance. Read More: Source: … [Read more...]
Wildflower Seeds for Fall Planting: Tips and Tricks
As the crisp air of fall rolls in, it’s time to start thinking about wildflower planting. While summer may have been full of colorful blooms, fall is when seasoned gardeners prep for next year’s glory — ever noticed how wildflowers in nature scatter … [Read more...]