Catmint (Nepata) is a glorious plant for the mixed bed or perennial garden. It tolerates heat, drought and poor soil and spreads quickly. In fact, you'll probably be giving it away to friends before too long. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 … [Read more...]
How to Grow Pinks (Dianthus)
What would the perennial garden be without mounds of pinks? Pinks, or dianthus, are related to carnations and most have similar flowers with ragged, notched edges. Pinks are usually smaller and hardier than carnations. The plants have attractive gray-green, elongated leaves and … [Read more...]
How to Plant and Harvest Lavender
By Julie Christensen For centuries, lavender (Lavendula) has been prized for its beauty, medicinal value and aromatic scent. The ancient Romans used lavender in their baths. During the Medieval Ages, people scattered the blooms through their homes in the hope of warding off … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lilies
By Julie Christensen Lilies (Lillium) seem like exotic, tropical plants, but they’re actually hardy, long-lived plants that thrive as far north as zone 3. Day lilies and peace lilies are beautiful plants, but they’re not really lilies. True lilies grow from soft, fleshy bulbs … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lady’s Mantle Flowers
By Julie Christensen Like peonies and lilacs, lady’s mantle is an old-fashioned plant that deserves a revival. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 7, lady’s mantle flowers (Alchemilla mollis) have a rounded, mounding form and charming … [Read more...]
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