Archive for the ‘Perennials’ Category
A Little Time Can Result in a Bounty of Beauty
The second blog in our Guest Garden Writer series comes from Sheryl Babin, a writer and gardener from Texas, gardening in zone 9. We hope you enjoy her post about creating a Butterfly Garden and the photos she took as much as we did!
April 5, 2013
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Tags: Butterfly Garden, Butterfly Weed, Guest Garden Writer Series, lavender, Lobelia, Passionflower, Salvia · Posted in: Customer Stories, Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
I’m Ready to Get my Hands in the Dirt!
Our first blog in our Guest Garden Writer Series comes from Connie Etter, an American Meadows customer from Indiana, gardening in Zone 6. Connie not only loves to garden but also is a professional photographer and we are thrilled to accompany her blog with her own gorgeous photos.
April 3, 2013
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Tags: Guest Garden Writer Series, mulch, Spring Preparation · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Wildflowers
Planting Tips from our Gardening Team
We continue our “Planting Tips from our Gardening Team” series with tips from two of our most knowledgeable gardeners. Erin gives tips on planting and cutting Gladiolus and Paula explains why her Garden Journal is one of her most helpful resources. Enjoy!
March 29, 2013
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Garden Journal, Gardening tips, gladiolus, how-to, Hydrangea · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Going Native!
In recent years we’ve been finding more and more wildflower enthusiasts searching for or creating a wildflower garden with a “native” flare. We’ve expanded our offering to now include over 50 Individual Species and Native Wildflower Mixtures for all parts of the United States.
March 27, 2013
· Mike Lizotte · Comments Closed
Tags: Butterfly Weed, Eastern Red Columbine, Low Maintenance, Native Plants, Native Wildflowers, New England Aster · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Wildflowers
Container-Perfect Plants!
Gardening in a small space does not mean small impact! There is a wonderful variety of Perennial Plants and Summer-Blooming Bulbs that thrive in containers, creating a huge statement in any space, big or small.
March 4, 2013
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: city gardening, containers, Perennials, small-space gardens, spring planting, Summer Blooms, urban landscaping · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Garden Inspiration II
In anticipation of spring, we have put together a gallery of our favorite gardening quotes and customer images. Enjoy!
February 27, 2013
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Customer photos, Garden Inspiration, Garden Quotes, Meme, Quotes · Posted in: Customer Stories, Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, Perennials, Wildflowers
Spring Clematis – It’s Time to Prune!
Now that spring is (almost) upon us, those with Clematis in our gardens should be getting ready to prune. Read our blog for instructions on why and how to do this to promote strong, healthy spring growth.
February 22, 2013
· Amanda Shepard · One Comment
Tags: clematis, Pruning, Spring pruning, Vines · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
5 Reasons to Plant Lilies
Read this blog for five fabulous reasons to plant Lilies this season!
February 15, 2013
· Amanda Shepard · One Comment
Tags: lilies, lily, Oriental Lily, tiger lily · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Perennials
Valentine’s Day Blooms
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be fitting to feature some of our most romantic plants in all shades of pink, red and white. Although not blooming on February 14th, these stunning varieties bring extended romance to your lives in the spring and summer months, both in the garden and cut for endless bouquets.
February 8, 2013
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Bleeding Heart, dahlia, gladiolus, Hydrangea, peonies, Perennials, spring bulbs, Valentine · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Perennials, Wildflowers
Award-Winning Garden Plants
Whether spring weather is knocking at your door or you’re still in daydreaming mode, browsing these award-winning plants is not only enjoyable, it’s also a way to narrow down your plant choices if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the options.
February 5, 2013
· Suzanne DeJohn · 2 Comments
Tags: award winning plants, perennial plant of the year · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds
