Groundcover for sun and shade03.29.07

I’ve been asked what kind of perennial flowering plants would grow well on a slope, and at the base of the slope in an area shaded by trees. Groundcovers work well on slopes. If the slope is in a full sun area you could try planting St. John’s Wort (Hypericum), Vinca minor, Ajuga, Verbena, and [...]

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Annual and Perennial Baby’s breath03.16.07

Baby’s Breath – is it an annual or a perennial? Well the answer is that it’s both. There are annual varieties as well as perennials varieties. If you live in zone 6 or lower and you’d like to grow baby’s breath in a container it’s probably best to grow the annual variety. The perennial variety [...]

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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 [...]

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