Latest Contributing Articles
Nov 5, 2009
Choosing and Caring for Summer Perennial Plants: Add Color to Temperate Gardens with Summer Flowering Perennials
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Nov 1, 2009
Bringing Plants Indoors for the Winter: Tips for Overwintering Tropicals and Tender Perennials
By: Deborah Aldridge
Oct 30, 2009
How to Grow Edelweiss in North America: Tips for Planting This Alpine Perennial in the Garden
By: Cheryl Kraynak
Oct 28, 2009
Colorful New Year Gardens with Spring Perennials: Favorite Spring Blooming Perennials for Abundant Garden Flowers
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Oct 21, 2009
Wisteria, a Climbing Vine with Exuberant Flowers: With Large Clusters of Scented Flowers, a Wisteria is a Superb Sight
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Oct 7, 2009
Growing Herbs from Seed: You Too Can Grow Your Own Plants
By: Gail Delaney
Oct 7, 2009
How to Plant and Care for a Bottlebrush Plant: Steps for Easy Maintenance
By: Rachel Campbell
Sep 29, 2009
The Hosta Plant Gives Lush Evergreen Foliage: Grow Hostas for Multicolored Foliage and Delicate Lily-like Flowers
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Sep 20, 2009
Caring for Aster Flowers: Growing Asters in the Home Garden
By: Cindy Ausbrooks
Sep 18, 2009
Heucheras - the Most Colorful Foliage Plants: Create Colorful Gardens Even When Nothing is in Flower
By: Carol Wallace
Sep 18, 2009
The Red Ginger Plant Gives All Year Round Blooms: Alpinia Purpurata for Glossy Green Leaves and Showy Flowers
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Sep 17, 2009
Caring for Alstroemeria Flowers: Maintaining the Peruvian Lily
By: Cindy Ausbrooks
Sep 13, 2009
How to Plant and Grow Freesias: A Perennial Favorite
By: Tina Samuels
Sep 9, 2009
Growing Blackberries on Purpose: Taming a Wild, Thorny Hedge for Flavor and Convenience
By: Stephen Allen Christensen
Sep 8, 2009
How to Grow Aquilegias From Seed: Sow Granny's Bonnets in the Garden and They'll Self-Seed for Years
By: Robert Keenan
Sep 8, 2009
Growing Pacific Giant Delphiniums From Seed: How to Cultivate Delphinium Species, Hybrids and Cultivars
By: Robert Keenan
Sep 7, 2009
Edible Flowers and Leaves of Garlic Chives: Excellent Garden Specimen Adds Subtle Flavor to Foods
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Aug 28, 2009
Summer Flowers of the Red Bird of Paradise Plant: The Peacock Flower Gives a Profusion of Red and Orange Blossoms
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Aug 15, 2009
Texas Gardening Aloe Vera: First Aid from Your Garden
By: Barbara Brown
Aug 14, 2009
Growing Echinacea Purpurea - the Coneflower: How to Grow This Summer-Flowering Perennial for the Border
By: Robert Keenan
Aug 11, 2009
How to Grow Rosemary Anywhere: Heat-loving Herb Can Be Grown In Any Climate
By: Holly Beth Anderle
Aug 11, 2009
Weed Control - Bindweed: How to Eradicate Convolvulus With Chemicals and Organic Methods
By: Robert Keenan
Aug 11, 2009
Peony Roses for an Unrivaled Floral Display: Peonies are Supreme Landscape Plants with Lush Fragrant Blooms
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Aug 7, 2009
How to Grow Aloe Vera Both Indoors and Outdoors: Seven Tips Tricks for Raising and Caring for Healthy Aloe Vera Plant
By: Sarah Smith
Jul 21, 2009
How to Choose, Plant and Care for Hydrangeas: Flowering Shrub has Long Blooming Season in Cool and Warm Climates
By: Rosalie Thompson
Jul 17, 2009
Feverfew Herbaceous Perennial in the Garden: Flowers and Leaves are Aromatic and Used in Herbal Medicines
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jul 16, 2009
Flowers of Shasta Daisy Brighten the Garden: Old-Fashioned Favorite has Bright White Petals and Golden Centers
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jul 8, 2009
Heuchera for the Garden and Containers: Evergreen Perennials with Attractive Foliage, Good for Part Shade
By: Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser
Jul 2, 2009
Acanthus - Bears Breeches - A Plant Profile: Architectural Magnificence in the Perennial Border
By: Kerry Swash
Jul 2, 2009
The Evening Primrose - A Plant Profile: Oenotheras - Pink White and Yellow Suncups - Cultivation and Care
By: Kerry Swash
Jun 28, 2009
Flowers of Umbrella Plant Appear Before Foliage: Perennial Named Indian Rhubarb or Giant Cup Has Large Leaves
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jun 26, 2009
Poison Ivy: Identification, Removal, Avoidance & Treatment of a Rash
By: Barb Hacker
Jun 26, 2009
Making Your "Black" Plants Really Dark: How Light Affects the Flowers and Foliage of Dark Plants
By: Carol Wallace
Jun 25, 2009
Brilliant Blue Gentian Flowers in the Garden: Perennial Alpine Plant with Cobalt-Colored Blossoms
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jun 23, 2009
Lady's Mantle Herb Gathers Dew Drops: Gentle Foliage Perennial has Chartreuse Flower Clusters
By: Kathleen Airdrie
Jun 16, 2009
Dividing and Transplanting Perennials: Signs Plants Need to Be Separated and How to Do So Successfully
By: Michele Dane
Jun 6, 2009
Planting and Caring for Perennial Plants: Starting a Perennial Garden from Bulbs, Seeds or Plants
By: Sheila Aylesworth
May 28, 2009
Gardening with Native Plants and Grasses: Inland Sea Oats Thrive in Shade and Dance in the Wind
By: Carol Wells
May 21, 2009
Drought Tolerant Groundcovers for Dry Climates: Low-water groundcovers are replacing Parts of Lawns in the West
By: Annie Spiegelman
May 20, 2009
Top Ten Tips for Growing a Drought Tolerant Yard: Drought-Tolerant Plants to Conserve Water
By: Annie Spiegelman
May 16, 2009
How to Force Tulips to Bloom Indoors in Winter: Instructions for Making Bulbs Grow Indoors During the Cold Season
By: Jennifer Copley
May 16, 2009
How to Fix Common Tulip Problems: Why Tulips Don’t Bloom, Don’t Grow at All, or Develop Diseases
By: Jennifer Copley
May 16, 2009
How to Grow Tulips from Bulbs: Instructions for Choosing, Storing, and Planting Tulip Bulbs
By: Jennifer Copley
May 13, 2009
The Kitchen Garden - Growing Your Own Rhubarb: Rhubarb - Rheum x cultorum - Growth and Cultivation
By: Angie Briscoe
May 12, 2009
Top Ten Native California Plants: A List of Low-water, Low-maintenance Winning Plants for Your Garden
By: Annie Spiegelman
May 11, 2009
Clematis – Versatile Vines with Masses of Blooms: Clematis are Easy to Grow Climbing Plants with Beautiful Flowers
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Apr 26, 2009
How to Grow Common Milkweed Asclepias Syriaca: Creating a Feast for Monarch Butterflies as Well as for the Grower
By: Jocelyn Wyatt
Apr 17, 2009
The Amazing Chrysanthemum: Garden Favorite, Tea, Herbal Remedy and Insecticide
By: Linda Ashar
Apr 12, 2009
Crocuses for Spring and Fall Color: Different Bloom Times Make These Flowers Versatile
By: Stephen Allen Christensen
Apr 7, 2009
Planting Bearded Irises: Proper Placement and Care For Iridaceae Iris
By: Jocelyn Wyatt
Jan 19, 2009
Ornamental Grass Hakonechloa Macra Aureola: A Japanese Hakone Grass Best by Perennial Plant Association for 2009
By: Christine Eirschele
Jan 16, 2009
Gerbera Daisy or Transvaal Daisy Plant Profile: A Planting And Growing Guide For Gerbera jamesonii
By: Chris McLaughlin
Jan 13, 2009
Cultivating the Versatile Aloe Vera Plant: The Beautiful Aloe Plant is Easy to Grow and has Medicinal Benefits
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Dec 20, 2008
Selecting, Growing, and Using Lavender: A Guide to Lavender Species and Hybrids, with Growing Instructions
By: J. E. Carpenter
Nov 26, 2008
Blue Treasures for Rock Gardens: Many Blue Plants Thrive in Alpine Gardens
By: Connie Ganong
Nov 25, 2008
How to Care for Poinsettias: Tips for Growing Poinsettias Indoors and Outdoors.
By: Emlyn Storrs
Nov 20, 2008
Garden Hibiscus and Plants for the Bog Garden: Exceptional Landscape Shrubs That Will Grow in Swampy Wet Soil
By: Rod Whitlow
Nov 18, 2008
Easy to Grow Perennials: A Guide for Your First Perennial Plants
By: Chris McLaughlin
Nov 17, 2008
How to Grow Fall Blooming Chrysanthemums: Mums are an Easy to Care for Perennial
By: Rod Whitlow
Nov 16, 2008
Chrysanthemums for the Garden: Landscaping with Mums, Their History and Varieties Available Today
By: Rod Whitlow
Nov 10, 2008
Lewisias: Rock Garden Challenges: Demanding but Rewarding When Their Needs are Met
By: Connie Ganong
Oct 29, 2008
Mexican Tarragon: Marigold for the Herb Garden: Golden Nugget Flowers Announce the Holiday Season
By: Arlene Marturano
Oct 23, 2008
Tulips for Rock Gardens: Species and Kaufmanniana Tulips Offer Rich Options
By: Connie Ganong
Oct 20, 2008
Stunning Plant for November Cortaderia selloana: Pampas Grass Displays Vogue Showy Plumes in Autumn Plants Borders
By: Susan Morris
Oct 16, 2008
Perennials for Windy Northeastern Gardens: Choose Tough Plants for Difficult Conditions
By: Elizabeth Loveland
Sep 26, 2008
Grow Azaleas for Spectacular Spring Blooms: Azaleas Produce Brilliant Flowers in Many Colors
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Sep 24, 2008
Amazing Irises for the Home Garden: Iris Elegance and Charm Never Out of Place
By: Connie Ganong
Sep 23, 2008
All Season Gardening with Rhododendrons: Versatile Rhododendrons Add Color and Early Blooms to Many Gardens
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Sep 15, 2008
Growing an Allamanda for Vibrant Yellow Flowers: The Allamanda or Golden Trumpet Gives a Spectacular Flower Display
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Sep 11, 2008
Planting and Growing Musk Mallows: The Pink Mallow Flower--Carefree and Colorful Garden Perennial
By: Melody Rhodes
Aug 29, 2008
Sedum Autumn Joy: Perennial Success for All Gardeners
By: Arlene Marturano
Aug 27, 2008
The Oleander Plant for Spectacular Blooms: Oleander is an Evergreen and Easy Care Plant
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Aug 21, 2008
The Holly Tree as a Garden Plant: Growing an Ilex for the Garden, not Just for Christmas Holly
By: Laurence O'Sullivan
Jun 28, 2008
Growing Dracuncula Vulgaris, the Voodoo Lily: An Exotic Addition to the Garden Perennials
By: Marion Grace Woolley
Jun 23, 2008
Three Cheers For Oswego Tea: Grow A “Tea Party Tea” as a Patriotic Treat!
By: Laura D. Eisener
Jun 6, 2008
Learn How To Grow Veronicas: Speedwell is a Perennial Plant for Butterfly and Cutting Gardens
By: Christine Eirschele
May 18, 2008
Phlox - a Carpet of Color: Phlox produce a display of vibrant flowers
By: Deborah Harding
Apr 5, 2008
Indian Paintbrush, Wildflower: The Wyoming State Flower Blooms throughout North America
By: Kelly Smith
Apr 5, 2008
Grow This List of Perennial Plants: The Perennial Plant Association Picks Geranium Rozanne for 2008
By: Christine Eirschele
Apr 1, 2008
The Bluebonnet, Texas State Flower: A Blue and White Spiked Wildflower Blooms in the Lone Star State
By: Kelly Smith
Mar 24, 2008
What Is An Orange Tiger Lily: Whether Lilium lancifolium or Ditch Lily it is a Tough Garden Plant
By: Christine Eirschele
Mar 17, 2008
How To Use Beardless Iris: Irises like Siberian and Louisiana Are Low Maintenance Plants
By: Christine Eirschele
Mar 12, 2008
Growing Bearded Iris: Learn to Identify German Iris from other Iris Plants
By: Christine Eirschele
Feb 8, 2008
How to Grow Lavender: Keeping Lavender Indoors and Out
By: S. Elliott
Dec 14, 2007
Tarragon, a Classic Culinary Herb: How To Use French Tarragon Spice in Classic French Recipes
By: Judith Vines
Dec 13, 2007
Bay Laurel, the Sacred Tree: A Rich History of an Evergreen Perennial Herb
By: Judith Vines
Nov 27, 2007
How To Use Lemon Balm: Highly Fragrant Plant Known as Sweet Melissa
By: Judith Vines
May 16, 2007
Columbine Flowers: A Versatile Cultivated and Wild Flower
By: Melissa Howard
Mar 21, 2007
The Bittersweet Vine: False, Oriental, True and Nightshade Bittersweet plants
By: Debbie Kwiatoski
Mar 23, 2006
Northern Spring Perennials: New England’s Hardiest Spring Bloomers Defy the Snow!
By: Amber Nasrulla
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