These herbaceous perennials bloom from July to September in white or light shades of pink. With showy flowers that attract birds and butterflies, these plants emit a pleasant minty fragrance to freshen up the summer night air. Plant mountain mints in herb and butterfly gardens, and as borders ...
I had the opportunity to have Joe Lamp’l aka Joe Gardener visit me in my gardens at Hiddenhaven and film a segment, on pruning perennials, for his new gardening series on PBS called “Growing A Greener World”. We had a blast and it was such an honor to spend time sharing my craft...
I have been gardening my whole life and have a science background. Besides writing and speaking about gardening, I own and operate a 6 acre private garden called Aspen Grove Gardens which now has over 3,000 perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees.Yes--I am a plantaholic!
Trees, though significantly taller than their kinsman shrubs, are also prone to the effects of deer. Most often, trees grow lichens and mosses during the spring and summer months. In autumn and winter, when the other greenery has died or been ingested,deer will begin to pick away at the ...
Although it takes 1-3 years to establish good-producing bushes, berries are perennials that offer a new crop each year without extra cost or effort. Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are easy to preserve and keep well for year-round consumption. Expect a yield of 15...