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The Best Peonies For Your Garden Peonies have been a garden favorite for centuries. This can be both a blessing and a curse... With such an amazing selection of peonies...

When and Where to Plant Black Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia) Light: All varieties of Rudbeckia will thrive in full sun. However, some varieties, especially the Sweet Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) and...

Our Pre-Planned Gardens and Collections are created with plants that look beautiful grouped together. While many of us feel like we could benefit from a landscape designer's experienced touch in...

By Judith Irven, gardening expert, landscape designer and writer. Daylilies: Stars of the Summer Garden Daylilies are the gardener’s dream come true! Luscious flowers come in a kaleidoscope of colors,...

Growing Daylilies When and Where Throughout the Season End of Season Care Shop Daylilies Daylilies are tough, resilient plants with blooms to match every garden palette Daylilies are hard to...

By Charlie Nardozzi, gardening expert and author. All About Growing Fragrant Lavender in your Garden While most people's vision of lavender plants is large fields growing in Provence, France, it...

By Judith Irven, gardening expert, landscape designer and writer.Magnificent Itoh Peonies - A Gardener’s Dream Come True Itoh peonies, with their spectacular flowers and beautiful colors are a gift to...

By Judith Irven, gardening expert, landscape designer and writer.A Passion for Peonies With their gorgeous lush petals and sweet fragrance that herald the start of summer, it's hard not to...

By Judith Irven, gardening expert, landscape designer and writer. Milkweeds make beautiful garden plants. Milkweeds are classic American wildflowers that also make lovely additions to our gardens. They are right...

By Judith Irven, gardening expert, landscape designer and writer Monarch Butterflies: Beautiful Garden Visitors The gorgeous American Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus), with their orange wings, black veining and a distinctive...

If you want plants that will grow fast and fill your garden with flowers and foliage, shop for healthy, 'active' roots in small pots. Plants in big containers are often...

Growing Peonies to Welcome Summer Peonies are one of our most beautiful and cherished garden plants. Their huge luscious blooms—typically in shades of red, pink, white, and even sometimes yellow—...