Perennial Learning Center

by Amanda We’ve all seen (or possibly grown) an elegant shaded landscape featuring spiked Astilbe, colorful Bleeding Hearts, vibrant green Hostas, and more. These shade gardens have their place —...

by Amanda The finished product. If you’re lucky enough to have a mature Hydrangea shrub bursting with summer blooms (or know of a generous friend who does), consider making a...

by Amanda If you’re one of the lucky gardeners who is faced with the fun problem of too many Daylilies, Hostas, or other perennials that need to be divided this...

by Amanda At some point or another, many of us have experienced a gorgeous Garden Phlox inundated with powdery mildew. It can be heartbreaking! The best way to help prevent...

Creating Shade For Woodland Plants Use your home to Create Shade Use Fast-Growing Shrubs and Small Trees to Create Shade Use Temporary Structures to Create Shade Use a Sheltered Deck...

"Last August I planted some Bearded Iris in two very different spots on my property - one bed is very formal, and the other is more of a wild &...

By Marianne Willburn, gardening expert and author. Butterfly Bush, Hydrangea, Forsythia, Beauty Berry, Viburnum, and more! A shrub by definition is a woody, multi-stemmed plant, either deciduous or evergreen, that...

by Amanda Echinops is one of our favorite unique perennials. The fantastic globe-shaped flowers attract a parade of pollinators to the summer garden. Although we all love the classic look...

Have you been searching for a way to fill in your garden bed, liven up your stone pathway, or naturally suppress weeds? The answer to all of these garden dilemmas...

Although Bearded Iris are fairly low-maintenance once established in your garden, there are five common growing problems that you'll want to be aware of. These issues can cause your Iris...

by Amanda Daylilies are a popular perennial to divide and should be divided and re-planted in early spring. We all enjoy selecting new varieties to try in the garden each...

by Amanda Late summer is not only the best time to plant Bearded Iris for a jump start on spring growth, but also the time to care for your existing...