Perennial ground covers can be the perfect solution for those areas under shade trees where grass is elusive and patches of soil is only appealing to youngsters after it rains. Those landscaping problems are fairly common and the remedy is not difficult. Those barren lawn areas are usually filled with ivy if anything at all. ...
One landscaping assignment I had to tackle recently was to plant a perennial flower garden in an area that was shaded. To further complicate the matter, this area was out by the road so the perennial plants needed to also be salt tolerant in addition to being able to grow in the shade. I had ...
After a long cold winter, a colorful blossom poking its head through the chilly earth’s surface is a welcome sight. There are an unlimited number of flowering bulbs that can be planted in the fall to produce beautiful spring flowers in abundance. This is a great way to add color to your garden, however it ...
Heuchera is one of the easiest to grow of all the shade perennials and one of my personal favorites. I’ve always been attracted to beautiful foliage plants and heuchera fits the bill. But beauty needs to have reliability and endurance for my perennial garden these days. Heuchera thrives in the shade and tolerates the heat ...
If you are looking for the perfect perennials to plant in your Houston, Texas rock garden, this article will provide you with some great recommendations. The perennials described below will do quite well in the hot Houston climate, while providing your rock garden with color and charm. All of these perennials require the excellent drainage ...
The extreme heat of summer has come to an end and the days are getting shorter and cooler. Autumn is upon us and what a gorgeous time of year it is! Not only is it cooler and easy to work in our yards and gardens in autumn, it’s actually a fantastic time for planting perennials. ...
Obtaining perennials can be expensive in a slow economy. How to go about obtaining free plants from these seven sources of free perennials. Source #1 for free perennials, undiscovered free backyard treasures: This source is a good source for people new to gardening to consider. Many times, plants will escape from an old garden and ...
