Perennial of the Week: Poinsettia
Perennial of the Week: Poinsettia The holiday season is upon us, and no plant embodies the festive spirit quite like the Poinsettia. Known for its vibrant red, pink, white, or even variegated bracts, this seasonal favorite adds warmth and elegance to homes, gardens, and holiday…
Perennial of the Week Rudbeckia
Garden Advice Articles
Cut It or Leave It? What to Prune and What to Leave Standing
For most of us, winter’s a time to fight with our snow blowers, be cold, and pack on a bit of insulation (Christmas cookies, anyone?) For your plants, however, it’s a time to lay low and conserve energy for the explosion of new life ahead…
Forget Me Not
Forget-Me-Nots In a Greek legend, God named all the plants when a tiny unnamed one cried out, “Forget-me-not, O Lord!” God replied, “That shall be your name.” Another legend tells when the Creator thought he had finished giving the flowers their colors he heard one…
Columbine
Columbines will give a beautiful, bright color to a moist, and semi-shaded spot in your garden. Columbine’s Latin name is “Aquilegia” which translates to “dove,” and just one look at the elegant, spurred wingtips of the columbine flower will tell you why. Columbines come in…
All About Pansies and Growing Them
Pansies – A Guide to a Popular Spring Bloom | The Dees’ Nursery