Gerbera jamesonii, commonly referred to as the gerbera daisy, is an herbaceous perennial that belongs to the aster family. These plants are grown for their stunning floral displays and we...
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Every plant is unique in its own way. From the biology and cultivation to the way we use different plants for their herbal properties and aesthetics. Plants enrich our lives in innumerable ways....
Annual, perennial, and biennial plants share many of the same basic qualities. They provide food and shelter for wildlife, especially pollinators like butterflies, bees, moths, and hummingbirds....
The Art of Planting Perennials: Creative Ideas for Your Garden!
I’ve been planting perennials for over 30 years and I still get excited when I start to prepare the dirt and get my plants ready to go into the ground! In my opinion, every garden, landscaped...
In nature, there are all kinds of conditions in which plants live. Some areas are dry and hot with the sun beating down relentlessly, day after day. And still, other areas are shaded by larger...
Perennials are versatile plants that cover a broad spectrum of uses, growing conditions, and colors. The individual characteristics of perennials give us an equally broad palette when designing our...