Zone 6 Showstoppers: Flowers That Handle Cold Winters and Hot Summers
After fifty years of tending gardens through bone-chilling January ice storms and those sweltering August afternoons where even the weeds …
The 100-Day Garden: Best Perennials for Zone 4’s Short Growing Season
After thirty years of gardening in Zone 4, I’ve learned that our short growing season isn’t a limitation—it’s an invitation …
Short Season, Big Blooms: Spring Flowers That Thrive in the Coldest Zones
I’ll never forget my first spring in a zone 3 garden. I had moved from a milder climate and stood …
10 Plants to Leave Standing in Your Garden for Winter Birds
I always let a corner of my garden go a little wild for the birds. Leaving seed heads and stems …
9 Best Shade Perennials to Plant in Fall for a Lush Spring Garden
I adore a shady corner that feels like a quiet, green room. Shade gardens don’t have to be dull — …
Trim These 11 Perennials in September for Healthier Growth and Bigger Blooms Next Spring
Fall cleanup doesn’t have to be a slog, dear. A smart September trim sets your crowns to leap next spring …
15 Best Flowers to Plant in September for Stunning Fall Blooms: Your Guide to Root-Deep Fall Magic
Hey fall gardening friends, if you’re itching to fill those bare spots as the air turns crisp, I’ve got great …
11 Easy, Colorful, Non‑Invasive Perennials You’ll Plant Once and Love For Years
Have you ever fallen for a plant that looked dazzling on the tag and then disappeared by midsummer? I’ve …
The Secret to Making the Princess Flower Bloom Longer and Enchant Your Garden
The secret to making the “Princess’s Earring bloom for longer is to know the needs of this delicate and charming …
Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds: Create a Living, Enchanting Garden
Hummingbird flowers are not only beautiful; they transform your yard into a vivid, active, and colorful oasis. These little, swift …