Drought can be one of the most disappointing things to happen to a gardener. You work all year long, growing beautiful plants, and your yard looks exactly how you want it to look. All of it can be taken away in just a few dry weeks in August. There are a few things you can [...]
You've invested a lot of time, money, and energy in your garden, and the result is a gorgeous landscape you're extremely proud of! Yet, you and your neighbors aren't the only ones admiring your hard work – nighttime marauders are treating your prized perennials and favorite flowers like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Sound familiar? Well, there [...]
The fluffy, full, bright blooms of many Hydrangea varieties serve well to fill out decorative floral arrangements. They are used classically by many florists and are keenly fit for this purpose. Hydrangeas are hardier than most cut-flower blooms, and the blooms last for a while after being snipped from the bush. They also produce many [...]
People often search for drought tolerant plants, or plants that can tolerate soggy soil to meet specific conditions of their local climate. But there are a few plants that satisfy both needs, plants that can take a lot of moisture abuse and still shine in your garden. These special plants are mostly varieties that thrive [...]