by Amanda There are several plants that come up and greet the gardener with the warm welcome that spring is finally here. One of these plants is the favorite Bleeding...

by David Salman David Salman, Chief Horticulturist at High Country Gardens has spent over 26 years in pursuit of better plants for eco-friendly landscapes. He is a recognized expert in...

by Amanda Hydrangeas: Color-changing Magic? A common question we get from gardeners each year is: "Why are my blue Hydrangeas pink, or, Why are my pink Hydrangeas blue?" The answer is really...

Bearded Irises are some of the most popular perennials in gardens throughout the world, and we’re not surprised! The endless array of colors and sizes makes them a versatile and...

When Chy and Ray Allen, the original founders of American Meadows, first moved to Vermont, they were delighted to find botanical treasures in their woods. Trilliums, violets, cardinal flowers, and...

Learn About... Spring-Planted Beardless Irises Siberian, Japanese, & Louisiana Irises Summer-Planted Bearded Irises German Irises Fall-Planted Bulb Irises Dutch Irises All Kinds of Irises: They're Easy, Dependable, and Bring the...

Not the fussy tropical houseplants, but tough, hardy shrubs that light up gardens as far north as Zone 4 with flowers up to 12 inches across! By Ray Allen, Founder...

By Ray Allen, Founder of AmericanMeadows.com Shop For... Lupine Plants Lupine Seeds From the California hills to the coast of Maine, Lupine is one of America's largest and most famous...

Daylilies, the most popular perennials of them all. By Ray Allen, Founder of AmericanMeadows.com In the United States and Canada, it all started with the original "wild" orange daylily (below)....

By Ray Allen, Founder of AmericanMeadows.com To a butterfly, it's not just another pretty flower. It's a butterfly buffet. Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) is a shrub-like plant that looks sort of...

Learn About... Growing Astilbes Mulching Astilbes Fertilizing Astilbes Dividing Astilbes Garden Design with Astilbes Companion Plants Wintering Astilbes Shop for Astilbe The Elegant Plumed Perennials for Shade American gardeners are...

By Ray Allen, Founder of AmericanMeadows.com Learn About... The Romantic Legend The Botanical Name Susan in Our National Culture The Wildflowers & Hybrids The Vine? Who was Susan anyhow? And...