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- Planting Guide for Perennial Peanut Ground CoverReplace your lawn with drought tolerant perennial peanut ground cover.
- Cold Tolerant Native Perennials for the GardenCold tolerant plants are great for those looking to plant a garden or landscape ornamentals in places where it gets cold.
- Heat Tolerant Perennial Native Plants for the LandscapeThese selections are all dubbed "heat tolerant", meaning they will continue to do well despite the thermometer.
Four Easy-to-Grow Perennials for ContainersContainer gardening is a fun and trendy way to put plants on a patio, spread them around a walkway, or create a garden area that is easily changed at the slightest whim.
Taking Care of Perennials for the WinterWhen the weather starts to get a little cooler, perennials sometimes turn brown or die back, creating a less appealing look. Know how to take care of them through the winter so that they grow back healthy.
Perennials Getting Too Big?Every year, gardeners have to deal with perennials that outgrow their intended home. There are a number of solutions that will improve the look of your landscape.- How to Divide PerennialsDividing perennials ensures that the plants will stay healthy through judicious thinning. It's also a great way to multiply the number of plants that you have in a garden.
- Fragrant Perennial Native Plants and Wildflowers for the SouthThese are good fragrant native perennials that can add a touch of aroma to a porch or patio.
- Poisonous Native Plant Perennials Found in ArizonaA look at the plant profiles of three poisonous plants found in Arizona; Desert Zinnia, Mountain Goldenbanner, and the Scarlet Milkvetch.
- Poisonous Perennial Shrubs Found in AlabamaA look at four known poisonous shrubs that can be found in Alabama; Flame Azalea, Carolina Wolfberry, Florida Anisetree and White Laurel.
- Grow Great Aegopodium in Your Home Flower GardenTips to help you grow the perennial Aegopodium, or Bishop's Weed, in your home garden or flower bed.
How to Grow Great AcanthusTips to help you grow the perennial Acanthus in your home flower garden.
How to Grow Beautiful PerennialsPerennial flowers offer glorious blooms every year with little maintenance other than pulling a few weeds or adding mulch.- Annuals and Perennials that Are Popular Garden ChoicesLooking for an annual or perennial to plant in your garden? Here are some very popular choices.
Growing Million Bells in FloridaHow to grow Million Bells in Florida as a colorful groundcover or in a hanging basket. The flowering perennial looks like mini petunia flowers.- Guide to Planting Bare Root PerennialsMany perennials are shipped with bare roots. Bare root perennials need a bit of extra care at planting time to make sure they thrive in the garden.
- Profit Taking is a Perennial Activity in Stock ExchangeStrictly speaking, profits are not about the Bull Run and losses are not about the Bear Run. The shrewd investor is able to book profits in all situations and the game is all about understanding the market conditions well in time.
- What Causes a Constant Runny Nose?Is your nose always runny? Find out what causes this problems, and what you can do to make it better.
Perennials that Do Well in Northern ClimatesThe key to growing perennials successfully in northern climates is to be familiar with the varieties that thrive in these climate conditions.
Hard to Kill Perennials for Your Houston, Texas GardenThis article provides you with an overview of hard to kill perennials that will thrive in your Houston, Texas garden.
Late November Gardening TipsSome have been putting off the last of our planting. Well friends, time is UP! Now it's LATE November and your November gardening chores must get done now! Here are some tips to help you focus on the important things to plant.- Four Kinds of Tender Perennials to Overwinter IndoorsSome plants grown as annuals really aren't. By bringing my tender perennials and shrubs, herbs, and flowering baskets inside, I can enjoy them this winter.
- Early November Garden ChoresEarly November is a busy time for garden chores in the Dallas, Texas area. This time in early November is an excellent time to "divide" your Spring-flowering perennials.
Planting Tall Perennials in Your Houston, Texas GardenThis article provides you with an overview of tall perennials that do well in the Houston, Texas climate, perfect for use at the back of borders or to fill in (tall) bare spots. Planting tips are included.- Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees, Shrubs and PerennialsAlthough gardeners often think of spring as the ideal time to plant, there are many reasons why you should plant trees, shrubs and perennials in the cooler autumn months. Here are some tips for planting in the fall.
- 'Perennial' Tulips, an OxymoronDecide how best to incorporate perennial and annual tulips into established beds and perennial borders.
How to Propagate Perennials Over WinterPropagate your favorite perennials over winter so you will have an abundance of free, healthy perennial flowers to plant next spring.
Perennials for an Upper Mid-West GardenPerennials make a garden pop with color.
Pretty Perennials for Your Houston, Texas Mixed BorderThis article provides you with suggestions for perennials that will do well in the Houston, Texas climate and that will also look lovely in a mixed border. Planting tips are included.
Blue Flowering Plants for Your Perennial GardenPlan your perennial garden with color in mind. Use a splash of color here and there, or design with an entire color scheme. Fragrant flowers add to the ambiance.
The Best Perennials for Xeriscaping Your Houston, Texas GardenThis article provides you with a guide to perennials you can plant in your Xeriscaped Houston, Texas garden that will thrive in the water conserving landscape.
Landscaping with perennial vegetables in San Jose, CAIf you're looking to plant a multi-purpose garden that looks beautiful and produces food year-round, perennial vegetables, herbs and trees are the way to go.
Red Flowering Plants for a Vibrant Perennial GardenPlan your perennial garden with color in mind. Use a splash of color here and there, or design with an entire color scheme. Plant most perennials in the fall, and they will bloom the following year.
How to Tell Bargain Perennials from Deadbeats on the Sale RackDon't be overwhelmed by a bunch of scruffy looking plants. It's easy to spot the good guys with a few simple tips.
Perennial Fall Color in Your GardenTrees and shrubs are not the only way you can achieve fall foliage in your garden. Leaves on perennial plants often turn colorful before they fall for the winter, and seedheads can add a great deal of interest, as well as food for birds.
Dividing Perennials in the FallFall is the time to divide many perennials. Here is when and how to divide perennials.
Planting Perennials for a Winter Garden in Houston, TexasThis article provides you with an overview of perennials that will do well in your Houston, Texas winter garden. Planting tips are included.
Heuchera: An Easy to Grow Shade PerennialHeuchera is a hardy shade perennial that's grown more for the foliage than the flowers. New varieties of Heuchera come in a rainbow of leaf colors that tolerate heat, humidity and cold temperatures.
Gorgeous Perennials for Your Houston, Texas Butterfly GardenThis article provides you with an overview of perennials that will bring butterflies to your Houston, Texas garden. Planting tips are included.
Perennials to Brighten Up Your Houston, Texas Container GardenThis article provides you with an overview of perennials that do well in Houston, Texas container gardens. Planting tips are included.
