Think about Perennial Geraniums03.15.07

I think that most gardeners end up buying annual geraniums for their flower pots, baskets and window box planters each year, or it’s similar counter part the Pelargonium.

However, have you ever thought about planting some of the lovely perennial geraniums? They make great garden plants, many of which bloom several times each season. There is […]

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Tips on how to learn more about the plants growing in your garden03.14.07

I often receive questions that ask me to explain in detail how to care for specific perennials. While I am working on having a very large index of care information for specific plants it does take time to create this information.

Now, even though I grew up in a family that gardened, I still found […]

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Perennials that tolerate dry partly sunny conditions03.09.07

Looking for a perennial that’s fairly easy to care for, can grow in a dry area, partly sunny and that grows tall?
There are many plants that suit this description.

I find that the description “Part Sun” can be confusing. It’s very subjective as to what “Part Sun” is after all isn’t it? In […]

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Hardy Roses03.08.07

If you live in one of the colder gardening zones - Perhaps a USDA zone 2 or 3 you might have already found that you need to purchase very hardy roses.

Some of the hardiest are the Rugosa roses. They are the most cold tolerant group of roses. Most of the cultivars are hardy […]

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