By Julie Christensen Like lilacs, bearded irises have been around for a long time. These classic garden plants, sometimes known as “flags,” deserve a place in every garden. They produce beautiful blooms from spring to mid-summer and take almost no maintenance. Bearded irises … [Read more...]
How to Grow Coneflower
By Julie Christensen Coneflowers (Echinacea) have become widely popular in recent years, although for a long time, they were nothing more than humble prairie flowers. With their large pinkish to purple flowers and long stems, coneflowers look charming in a cottage garden, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Trumpet Vine
By Julie Christensen Gardening expert, Michael Dirr has commented that if you can’t grow trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), you might as well give up gardening. Indeed, in the right conditions, this fast-growing vine is a cinch to grow. In mild, moist climates, the vine can … [Read more...]
How to Grow Coreopsis (Tickseed)
By Julie Christensen Tickseed (Coreopsis) is the sort of perennial every gardener wishes for. These low-maintenance plants usually form in well-behaved clumps, tolerate a wide range of conditions and brighten the garden from summer to fall. Common tickseed has yellow to … [Read more...]
How to Grow Dusty Miller
By Julie Christensen If you’re looking for a tough, attractive bedding plant, look no further than Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria). This plant, native to the Mediterranean, is reliably hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 through 10, although with a little winter protection, … [Read more...]
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