Perennials are wonderful garden plants. Plants that are hardy enough to continue growing each year in your garden are considered perennials (as opposed to annuals which you need to replant every year). They can be very low maintenance once established, providing gorgeous blooms and even edible parts ... Read More about Dividing Perennials 101: Tips for a Beautiful Garden
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Planting Perennials in Fall for a Budget-Friendly Garden Design
Fall is the best time of year for planning and planting your perennial garden. The plants are grown in or overgrown and you can easily see how they are working in your current design. It will be easy to see which perennials need to be divided and see the empty spaces where new plants are needed. ... Read More about Planting Perennials in Fall for a Budget-Friendly Garden Design
The 7 Best Perennials for Shade Gardens
Many of us have at least a section of garden that is shady most of the time. Shade gardens can be bor-ring unless you spice them up with plants that have interesting colors, shapes, and textures. These hardy beauties are made for the shade. That is to say, these plants all thrive in shady spaces ... Read More about The 7 Best Perennials for Shade Gardens
The Best Perennials for Sun
Every garden needs the personal touch that comes from unique and diverse plants. Yet those plants are not always able to handle the sunniest areas of the garden. That's where these plants come in. This list of tried-and-true hardy perennials for sun is essential to build the foundation of a ... Read More about The Best Perennials for Sun
These Hardy Perennials are the Toughest on the Block
Perennials are showy additions the the garden that work hard for you year after year to decorate the landscape. While some require special care and a tender touch to succeed in the garden, there are a bunch of hardy perennials that are tough as nails. These are great for low maintenance gardens as ... Read More about These Hardy Perennials are the Toughest on the Block
Save Money and Start These 14 Perennials from Seed
Have you tried starting perennials from seed? I often see the seeds for sale but I worry that it will take many years to grow an actual flower head or a decent sized plant. However, what I have learned is that there is a way to jump-start perennials from seed so that they are large and established ... Read More about Save Money and Start These 14 Perennials from Seed
Top 10 Drought-Tolerant Perennials
Replacing your garden plants with drought-tolerant perennials is the smart choice for a low-maintenance garden that conserves water. The climate is changing and what we used to be able to count on for garden micro-climates is now all over the map. By now you may know that I live in Vancouver, BC. ... Read More about Top 10 Drought-Tolerant Perennials
Beyond Tulips: 12 Extraordinary Spring Flowering Bulbs to Plant in Fall
If you like tulips then there are a number of other spring flowering bulbs that you will love! This list showcases flower bulbs that are super early bloomers, have stop-you-in-your-tracks fragrance, or produce unique flowers that give tulips a run for their money. Why not plant some of these bulbs ... Read More about Beyond Tulips: 12 Extraordinary Spring Flowering Bulbs to Plant in Fall
How to Plant Fall Bulbs for Long-Lasting Spring Colour
The spring garden is a joyous sight full of colour and happy blooms, many of which come from bulbs (or corms and tubers) that are planted in the fall. Spring gardening may be the last thing on your mind while you are busily tending to autumn chores, but take a bit of time to plant some fall bulbs ... Read More about How to Plant Fall Bulbs for Long-Lasting Spring Colour
Mindful Garden Watering: Balancing Water Use and Conservation
Garden watering is a meditative exercise that helps you focus on the needs of individual plants, the calmness of a quiet garden, the beauty that is blooming, and the life that is growing. Because it needs to be done regularly throughout the growing season, it helps to keep you committed to a ... Read More about Mindful Garden Watering: Balancing Water Use and Conservation
All About Alliums
Alliums are wonderful, unique-looking plants that come in a ton of different varieties. Their vibrant globe-shaped flower heads stand out in the garden, and their seed heads make a stunning display. Some are a tasty addition to your favorite recipe (garlic, onions), some decorate the garden ... Read More about All About Alliums
Propagate Plants From Cuttings
Once you get the gardening bug, you are going to want more. More flowers, vegetables, shrubs, or just about anything you can grow. Unless you have an unlimited budget to buy your heart’s content, all those plants will start to add up quickly. Never fear, there is an option to satisfy your gardening ... Read More about Propagate Plants From Cuttings