Drought Tolerant and Heat Tolerant Perennials
It's been hot and dry here in southern New England this summer, and even hotter in many other parts of the country. I...
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How To Divide Irises
Bearded iris (Iris x germanica) is the most commonly grown iris. Its fleshy roots are called rhizomes. The flowers ar...
My June Garden: Growing Canna, Pruning Lilac, Fer...
Part of the fun of gardening for me is that there are always new things to learn. Recently, I learned something new a...
Growing Flowering Vines
There's something romantic and old-fashioned about flowering vines, the way they amble over garden fences and climb u...
Hellebores, Early Spring Bloomers in your Garden
Hellebores blooming at The Chelsea Physic Garden in London in February. Helleborus orientalis is also called Lenten ...
Get A Jump Start on Spring Indoors
At this time of year a little gardening therapy can go a long way. There isn’t much that can be done outdoors where I...
How To Store Dahlias in Winter
REPRINTED If you live in a cold climate (Zone 6 and colder) you need to dig up your dahlia tubers before the ground f...