Knowing and Growing Peonies

If you live where Peonies grow, it’s the same every year in late spring. Certain homes have them in beds, borders, along drives – and anywhere they grow, they create probably the most beautiful clump of flowering of the whole season. Big, usually fluffy flowers in glossy green foliage.

April 12, 2013 · Ray Allen · Comments Closed
Tags: Growing Peonies, how-to, peonies · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, 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

Cut Away!

One of the greatest rewards of a garden bursting in blooms is being able to cut a few of your favorites to bring inside for a gorgeous summer bouquet, or to give to a lucky friend. Those who can’t seem to have enough fresh flowers should consider planting a cut flower garden – It makes cutting blooms guilt-free!

March 27, 2012 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: calla lilies, Cut Flowers, dahlias, Flower Arrangements, gladiolus, lilies, peonies, Pre-Planned Gardens · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Wildflowers

Planning for Spring: Think Pink!

The color pink represents so many wonderful causes and feelings, I thought I would take the time to highlight and celebrate it as one of my favorite colors in the garden. Pink blooms, depending on the shade, can create an endless variety of statements in your garden. When the weather gets cold, I start planning ahead for spring and thought I would help you do the same with some of my favorite pink flowers.

December 28, 2011 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: bearded iris, bee balm, belladonna lilies, garden planning, gladiolus, hollyhocks, lily, peonies, phlox, Pink, planting · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, Perennials

Understanding Your Hardiness Zone

One of the most common questions our gardening team receives is, “Which hardiness zone am I?” This question is extremely important for many reasons; it is the first step in understanding what, and when, to plant in your area.

December 13, 2011 · Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: dahlias, hardiness zones, peonies · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos