These are the best trees for small gardens according to an RHS expert. Find out which varieties thrive in small spaces plus how to plant and care for them.
Best Long Island perennials for full sun If your Long Island garden basks in full sun, you’re in luck. The island’s sunny spots are ideal for perennials that love soaking up the rays. These sun-loving plants will thrive in your garden, bringing color and life from NYC’s neighborhoods ...
Find the best hostas for your garden with Garden Gate’s 16 best hostas. Hostas are shade garden staples Hostas are shade garden classics. These easy-to-grow perennials come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes but how to you choose the best hostas? We can help! Ideal hosta ...
Grasses look perfect in tropical themed gardens. Aim for broad, flat leaves rather than thin ones and avoid plants that are grown for their fluffy seed heads. Miscanthus(Zebra grasses) are hardy down to Zone 5. They’re fun, extremely easy to grow, and come in various colors and forms....
Tips for Growing Mums as Perennials: Plant mums in a sunny spot in the ground early in the growing season. Planting mums in early spring for colder climates is best, but early fall plantings are workable too. Give your mums well-draining soil, or they will not survive the winter in cold...
until the first frost of the fall. Their trumpet-shaped flowers come in a wide array of colors and have a pleasant, spicy fragrance. Pollinators love these flowers, and they work great in containers. If you bring your potted petunias indoors for the winter, they will act as perennials. ...
You might also know Gaura as Bee Blossom or Whirling Butterflies. Gaura are popular perennials grown for their long summer blooms and low-maintenance nature. This shrub has beautiful flowers and attracts tons of butterflies and other beneficial insects. ...
Discover the right plants for your garden. Get tips for bringing your garden to life by growing flowers, perennials, vegetables and more.
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Winter blooming flowers, especially perennials and bulbs, should be planted in fall so they have several weeks to establish themselves before the ground freezes. You can plant winter blooming bulbs along with your spring bulbs in early fall, and follow with perennials and annuals that will add ...