Category Archives: Perennials
Baptisia australis Perennial Plant of the Year
Every year the Perennial Plant Association and its members select a plant that they feel is worthy of the title Perennial Plant of the Year. Please have a look at their website and if you have a passion for perennials … Continue reading
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Piet Oudolf
I have admired and watched Piet Oudolf’s work since I first starting doing design work. His work with perennials is regarded as some of the most influential work that has been done. Piet took perennials out of the english garden … Continue reading
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October Perennial Care
Many people bemoan their perennial gardens in the Fall. For me, it is one of my favorite times of the year. There are so many wonderful colors and textures at play in the garden that can be overlooked. Ornamental grasses … Continue reading
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Cutting back Perennials
I have talked about cutting back your summer blooming perennials and wanted you to see an example. I saw this Rudebeckia get cut back about three weeks ago during my morning routine of going through the drive through to get … Continue reading
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September Perennial Care
It’s hard to believe that September is already here. At he wise age of 31 it is amazing how each year seems to pass more quickly. This is a great time of the year to be getting things done in … Continue reading
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Perennial Care for July
Monarda ‘Jacob Cline’ It’s hard to believe that it’s already mid July. It seems like each year goes faster than the last. Your chores in your perennial beds change this time of year. A lot of areas start to dry … Continue reading
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June Perennial Care
Summer is here and there is much to do in the garden. Having just gotten back from vacation I returned last night to a garden that needed a lot of weeding and touch up. Most of your perennials should be … Continue reading
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May Perennial Hit List
Things are finally starting to look like something. I have Roses, Peonies and Clematis in bloom in my front yard right now and it’s fun to really see things starting to fill in for the season. I have some new … Continue reading
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April Perennial Hit List
Time flies and it is a little bit more difficult to get things posted here with Spring in full swing. I wanted to make sure I got my thoughts on Perennial care for April actually up during the right month. … Continue reading
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Perennial hit list for March
It’s time for Spring Maintenance to begin. We have already gone over cutting your perennials back for spring but there are a few other important tasks to consider. Here is a quick list of what you need to be thinking … Continue reading
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