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Choosing and Caring for Summer Perennial Plants: Add Color to Temperate Gardens with Summer Flowering Perennials

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Bringing Plants Indoors for the Winter: Tips for Overwintering Tropicals and Tender Perennials

By: Deborah Aldridge

How to Grow Edelweiss in North America: Tips for Planting This Alpine Perennial in the Garden

By: Cheryl Kraynak

Colorful New Year Gardens with Spring Perennials: Favorite Spring Blooming Perennials for Abundant Garden Flowers

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Wisteria, a Climbing Vine with Exuberant Flowers: With Large Clusters of Scented Flowers, a Wisteria is a Superb Sight

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Growing Herbs from Seed: You Too Can Grow Your Own Plants

By: Gail Delaney

How to Plant and Care for a Bottlebrush Plant: Steps for Easy Maintenance

By: Rachel Campbell

The Hosta Plant Gives Lush Evergreen Foliage: Grow Hostas for Multicolored Foliage and Delicate Lily-like Flowers

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Caring for Aster Flowers: Growing Asters in the Home Garden

By: Cindy Ausbrooks

Heucheras - the Most Colorful Foliage Plants: Create Colorful Gardens Even When Nothing is in Flower

By: Carol Wallace

The Red Ginger Plant Gives All Year Round Blooms: Alpinia Purpurata for Glossy Green Leaves and Showy Flowers

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Caring for Alstroemeria Flowers: Maintaining the Peruvian Lily

By: Cindy Ausbrooks

How to Plant and Grow Freesias: A Perennial Favorite

By: Tina Samuels

Growing Blackberries on Purpose: Taming a Wild, Thorny Hedge for Flavor and Convenience

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

How to Grow Aquilegias From Seed: Sow Granny's Bonnets in the Garden and They'll Self-Seed for Years

By: Robert Keenan

Growing Pacific Giant Delphiniums From Seed: How to Cultivate Delphinium Species, Hybrids and Cultivars

By: Robert Keenan

Edible Flowers and Leaves of Garlic Chives: Excellent Garden Specimen Adds Subtle Flavor to Foods

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Summer Flowers of the Red Bird of Paradise Plant: The Peacock Flower Gives a Profusion of Red and Orange Blossoms

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Texas Gardening Aloe Vera: First Aid from Your Garden

By: Barbara Brown

Growing Echinacea Purpurea - the Coneflower: How to Grow This Summer-Flowering Perennial for the Border

By: Robert Keenan

How to Grow Rosemary Anywhere: Heat-loving Herb Can Be Grown In Any Climate

By: Holly Beth Anderle

Weed Control - Bindweed: How to Eradicate Convolvulus With Chemicals and Organic Methods

By: Robert Keenan

Peony Roses for an Unrivaled Floral Display: Peonies are Supreme Landscape Plants with Lush Fragrant Blooms

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

How to Grow Aloe Vera Both Indoors and Outdoors: Seven Tips Tricks for Raising and Caring for Healthy Aloe Vera Plant

By: Sarah Smith

How to Choose, Plant and Care for Hydrangeas: Flowering Shrub has Long Blooming Season in Cool and Warm Climates

By: Rosalie Thompson

Feverfew Herbaceous Perennial in the Garden: Flowers and Leaves are Aromatic and Used in Herbal Medicines

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Flowers of Shasta Daisy Brighten the Garden: Old-Fashioned Favorite has Bright White Petals and Golden Centers

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Heuchera for the Garden and Containers: Evergreen Perennials with Attractive Foliage, Good for Part Shade

By: Feature Writer Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser

Acanthus - Bears Breeches - A Plant Profile: Architectural Magnificence in the Perennial Border

By: Kerry Swash

The Evening Primrose - A Plant Profile: Oenotheras - Pink White and Yellow Suncups - Cultivation and Care

By: Kerry Swash

Flowers of Umbrella Plant Appear Before Foliage: Perennial Named Indian Rhubarb or Giant Cup Has Large Leaves

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Poison Ivy: Identification, Removal, Avoidance & Treatment of a Rash

By: Barb Hacker

Making Your "Black" Plants Really Dark: How Light Affects the Flowers and Foliage of Dark Plants

By: Carol Wallace

Brilliant Blue Gentian Flowers in the Garden: Perennial Alpine Plant with Cobalt-Colored Blossoms

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Lady's Mantle Herb Gathers Dew Drops: Gentle Foliage Perennial has Chartreuse Flower Clusters

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Dividing and Transplanting Perennials: Signs Plants Need to Be Separated and How to Do So Successfully

By: Michele Dane

Planting and Caring for Perennial Plants: Starting a Perennial Garden from Bulbs, Seeds or Plants

By: Sheila Aylesworth

Gardening with Native Plants and Grasses: Inland Sea Oats Thrive in Shade and Dance in the Wind

By: Carol Wells

Drought Tolerant Groundcovers for Dry Climates: Low-water groundcovers are replacing Parts of Lawns in the West

By: Annie Spiegelman

Top Ten Tips for Growing a Drought Tolerant Yard: Drought-Tolerant Plants to Conserve Water

By: Annie Spiegelman

How to Force Tulips to Bloom Indoors in Winter: Instructions for Making Bulbs Grow Indoors During the Cold Season

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Fix Common Tulip Problems: Why Tulips Don’t Bloom, Don’t Grow at All, or Develop Diseases

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Grow Tulips from Bulbs: Instructions for Choosing, Storing, and Planting Tulip Bulbs

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

The Kitchen Garden - Growing Your Own Rhubarb: Rhubarb - Rheum x cultorum - Growth and Cultivation

By: Angie Briscoe

Top Ten Native California Plants: A List of Low-water, Low-maintenance Winning Plants for Your Garden

By: Annie Spiegelman

Clematis – Versatile Vines with Masses of Blooms: Clematis are Easy to Grow Climbing Plants with Beautiful Flowers

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

How to Grow Common Milkweed Asclepias Syriaca: Creating a Feast for Monarch Butterflies as Well as for the Grower

By: Jocelyn Wyatt

The Amazing Chrysanthemum: Garden Favorite, Tea, Herbal Remedy and Insecticide

By: Linda Ashar

Crocuses for Spring and Fall Color: Different Bloom Times Make These Flowers Versatile

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Planting Bearded Irises: Proper Placement and Care For Iridaceae Iris

By: Jocelyn Wyatt

Ornamental Grass Hakonechloa Macra Aureola: A Japanese Hakone Grass Best by Perennial Plant Association for 2009

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Gerbera Daisy or Transvaal Daisy Plant Profile: A Planting And Growing Guide For Gerbera jamesonii

By: Chris McLaughlin

Cultivating the Versatile Aloe Vera Plant: The Beautiful Aloe Plant is Easy to Grow and has Medicinal Benefits

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Selecting, Growing, and Using Lavender: A Guide to Lavender Species and Hybrids, with Growing Instructions

By: J. E. Carpenter

Blue Treasures for Rock Gardens: Many Blue Plants Thrive in Alpine Gardens

By: Connie Ganong

How to Care for Poinsettias: Tips for Growing Poinsettias Indoors and Outdoors.

By: Emlyn Storrs

Garden Hibiscus and Plants for the Bog Garden: Exceptional Landscape Shrubs That Will Grow in Swampy Wet Soil

By: Rod Whitlow

Easy to Grow Perennials: A Guide for Your First Perennial Plants

By: Chris McLaughlin

How to Grow Fall Blooming Chrysanthemums: Mums are an Easy to Care for Perennial

By: Rod Whitlow

Chrysanthemums for the Garden: Landscaping with Mums, Their History and Varieties Available Today

By: Rod Whitlow

Lewisias: Rock Garden Challenges: Demanding but Rewarding When Their Needs are Met

By: Connie Ganong

Mexican Tarragon: Marigold for the Herb Garden: Golden Nugget Flowers Announce the Holiday Season

By: Arlene Marturano

Tulips for Rock Gardens: Species and Kaufmanniana Tulips Offer Rich Options

By: Connie Ganong

Stunning Plant for November Cortaderia selloana: Pampas Grass Displays Vogue Showy Plumes in Autumn Plants Borders

By: Susan Morris

Perennials for Windy Northeastern Gardens: Choose Tough Plants for Difficult Conditions

By: Elizabeth Loveland

Grow Azaleas for Spectacular Spring Blooms: Azaleas Produce Brilliant Flowers in Many Colors

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Amazing Irises for the Home Garden: Iris Elegance and Charm Never Out of Place

By: Connie Ganong

All Season Gardening with Rhododendrons: Versatile Rhododendrons Add Color and Early Blooms to Many Gardens

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Growing an Allamanda for Vibrant Yellow Flowers: The Allamanda or Golden Trumpet Gives a Spectacular Flower Display

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Planting and Growing Musk Mallows: The Pink Mallow Flower--Carefree and Colorful Garden Perennial

By: Melody Rhodes

Sedum Autumn Joy: Perennial Success for All Gardeners

By: Arlene Marturano

The Oleander Plant for Spectacular Blooms: Oleander is an Evergreen and Easy Care Plant

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

The Holly Tree as a Garden Plant: Growing an Ilex for the Garden, not Just for Christmas Holly

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Growing Dracuncula Vulgaris, the Voodoo Lily: An Exotic Addition to the Garden Perennials

By: Marion Grace Woolley

Three Cheers For Oswego Tea: Grow A “Tea Party Tea” as a Patriotic Treat!

By: Laura D. Eisener

Learn How To Grow Veronicas: Speedwell is a Perennial Plant for Butterfly and Cutting Gardens

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Phlox - a Carpet of Color: Phlox produce a display of vibrant flowers

By: Deborah Harding

Indian Paintbrush, Wildflower: The Wyoming State Flower Blooms throughout North America

By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Grow This List of Perennial Plants: The Perennial Plant Association Picks Geranium Rozanne for 2008

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

The Bluebonnet, Texas State Flower: A Blue and White Spiked Wildflower Blooms in the Lone Star State

By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

What Is An Orange Tiger Lily: Whether Lilium lancifolium or Ditch Lily it is a Tough Garden Plant

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

How To Use Beardless Iris: Irises like Siberian and Louisiana Are Low Maintenance Plants

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Growing Bearded Iris: Learn to Identify German Iris from other Iris Plants

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

How to Grow Lavender: Keeping Lavender Indoors and Out

By: S. Elliott

Tarragon, a Classic Culinary Herb: How To Use French Tarragon Spice in Classic French Recipes

By: Judith Vines

Bay Laurel, the Sacred Tree: A Rich History of an Evergreen Perennial Herb

By: Judith Vines

How To Use Lemon Balm: Highly Fragrant Plant Known as Sweet Melissa

By: Judith Vines

Columbine Flowers: A Versatile Cultivated and Wild Flower

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

The Bittersweet Vine: False, Oriental, True and Nightshade Bittersweet plants

By: Debbie Kwiatoski

Northern Spring Perennials: New England’s Hardiest Spring Bloomers Defy the Snow!

By: Amber Nasrulla

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