Perennials

Monkshood (Aconitum) is one of the reliable blooming flowers for the fall garden. In Indiana, it typically blooms in October, but I have seen it in bloom as early as September and as late as November.

Chrysanthemums, commonly called mums are certainly the star of the fall garden, however understanding how to grow mums is crucial to long term gardening success.  

Here is a selection of fall blooming perennials that different bloggers recommend for fall. I hope you will visit some of their blogs, leave some comments and find some fall blooming perennials that work well for you. Here in Indiana the color keeps going well into October and with the addition of winter blooming perennial …

Here are a few natural gardening tips for fall planting that are sure to help make sure your spring garden is looking its best. Fall is a wonderful time to prepare for a successful spring with the right gardening tips. It is the most natural time of year to plant perennials and bulbs as well …

So many people ask me why would gardeners want to grow aconitums’s in their garden considering how toxic this plant is. I do grow this in my garden and I have to say the honest answer is, for many reasons. Read on to find out the reasons why someone would want to grow this toxic …

Long season garden plants are either those that take a long time to flower, produce their crop or fruit for an extended period of time. Many plants will bloom longer if the faded blooms are cut off. This process is known as deadheading. Most plants need an inch of water a week to thrive and …

These garden flower ideas make it easy to create a riot of color in the late summer garden. The easiest way to do this is by growing perennials that burst into bloom towards the end of the gardening season.  In fact some of these plants will last into early winter depending on what your weather is …

Often the best way to acquire a plant you want is by growing it from seed, but some plants can be difficult to germinate, so today we will discuss arisaema seed germination. Arisaema, or cobra lily as they are commonly called are fascinating plants, especially for those who love unusual plants in their home landscape. …

When it comes to four easy plants to care for, busy gardeners will delight in these  low maintenance perennials that require minimal care once established and bloom throughout most of the summer. Picking the right plants to start with makes it easy to create a beautiful landscape. In addition to looking good in the garden, …

Disclaimer: I did receive these plants for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. One of the most colorful plant combinations that I have found in recent years is the daylily and geranium. While these two plants are not my favorites and in fact, I most likely would not have bought …