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Anise hyssop brings all the pollinators to the yard, but to make the most of this spring and fall bloomer, add companion ...
Although you might think that a particular plant with gorgeous yellow flowers would make a good ground cover, check first, to ...
Even if your flowerbed receives only partial sun or no sun, you still can grow flowers that will put your neighbor’s garden ...
Do you have perennials that have reseeded in your garden and crowded out plants you love? Do you have any house plants that you would like to share with friends, or suckers from shrubs that need ...
Her walk was marred by invasive mountain bluet, also known as perennial cornflower, that was on a nearby trail. She revealed ...
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstromia) In bush or tree form, crape myrtle is a show stopper with its panicles of crinkly flowers from mid-summer to fall. Blossoms come in white, pink, red, and purple, and the ...
Native annuals have somehow gotten lost in the shuffle, likely because most of them aren’t readily available at the garden ...
There is no rule of green thumb for how often to water a container. The amount of water a plant needs depends on the weather, the growth rate of the plant and any survival mechanisms such as succulent ...
While it isn't technically one of those plants that flower nonstop, most gardeners will recommend planting hellebores (like ...
Shrub or landscape roses rarely require deadheading, but doing so may improve overall appearance and promote even more blooms throughout the summer. There is no need to deadhead old-fashioned roses as ...
Planting native flowers can help support birds, bees and butterflies around the DC region.