Category: Garden Articles
Native Shrubs for Hummingsbirds
Every hummingbird garden could use a native shrub or two (or more!). Here are seven of the best hummingbird-pollinated […]
The Ins & Outs of Holiday Cactus
What is the difference between a Thanksgiving cactus and a Christmas cactus? Inquiring, plant-loving minds want to know. Also, are […]
Cool Summer Blues by Russell Stafford
Midsummer is a hot time in the perennial garden. This is true not only of the weather, but also of […]
Caryopteris by Elisabeth Ginsburg
The first time I heard the word “bluebeard”, I thought about the old French fairy tale about a murderous nobleman […]
Late Summering Flowering Trees By Elisabeth Ginsburg
In spring the whole world seems to bloom, with a wide array of flowering trees and shrubs joining the parade […]
Great Groundcovers by Elisabeth Ginsburg
Perennial groundcovers are the workhorses of the garden—insulating the soil, smothering weeds and beautifying the landscape all at once. Given [&h...