Check out the table below to read all about what kinds of tasks should be done in the garden through the year. Keep in mind that this information was written from the perspective of gardening in Michigan, USDA hardiness zone 5. You may need to make adjustments based on your particular ...
Whether you’re looking for a flowering perennial plant to brighten your garden in the fall with its colors or you’re looking for an ornamental annual that can tolerate the warm conditions of Zone 9 regions, the following list is for you. Read more to find the best perennial and annual p...
Daylilies(Hemerocallis spp.)are the workhorse of the garden and very low-maintenance, thriving in full sun but also can tolerate partial shade. It’s not an original native, but it’s been here a long, long time. Lots of choices here, from big flowers to small, from dwarfs to giants,...
Plant the tubers in the spring and give the plants a wide berth in the full-sun garden, as they may grow as tall as 10 feet. (Plant climbing beans nearby and the vines will use the sunchoke stalks as a natural trellis.) Harvest the chokes by digging them up in the fall, keeping ...