Perennials

The Impact of Orange

January 24, 2019 Gardening, Perennials
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Back in the early 60’s, Danish Modern furniture and décor was all the rage.  As engaged couples do,.

Are Plants Sociable?

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At the beginning of the week, I was in Toronto to speak at Landscape Ontario, a combination of.

Low Maintenance Perennials

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It’s that time of year and our mailboxes are starting to fill with seed and plant catalogs. So.

Container Theme Gardens

December 20, 2018 Books, Gardening, Perennials
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This is a book written for those who don’t have space for in-ground gardening, only have enough time.

A Tapestry Garden: The Art of Weaving Plants and Place

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Although I’ve heard about them for years, I’ve never met the O’Byrnes but, after reading  A Tapestry Garden,.

The Notion of Fall Cleanup

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The Notion of Fall Cleanup Every year, I despair at the number of people who hire landscapers to.

What’s Been Blooming in My Fall Garden?

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I am still thoroughly enjoying walking through my garden or looking out the windows because many of many.

Fall Color with Perennial Foliage

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Everyone loves color but it doesn’t have to come from flowers. There are several perennials that have lovely.

Fall Blooming Asters

September 13, 2018 Gardening, Landscape Design, Perennials
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Twenty years ago, asters were easy. There were several different species and cultivars. Since then, the taxonomists have.

Want to Attract Pollinators? Plant Agastache

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Last month, I spent most of a morning in the Lurie Garden at Millenium Park in Chicago and.