Heavily scented, multi award-winning Hyacinth 'Blue Jacket' features dense spikes of deep blue flowers with a dark purple stripe on each petal. Rising atop strap-shaped green leaves, this striking hyacinth blooms for 2-3 weeks in mid-spring. Its rich blue hue combines remarkably well with most colors, specifically with yellow daffodils, which bloom at about the same time.
Today we’re visiting Ruth Ann Mummey’s garden. We moved to our farm, located outside the village of Sergeantsville, New Jersey, in 1995. We named it Bellsflower because we could hear […]
This century old woodland garden, some 27 acres of rare plants, trees, shrubs, streams and pools, fills a tranquil valley. In spring, it is noted for its rhododendrons, azaleas, acers and English bluebells. © Nicola Stocken Tomkins. Countryside April 2013.
Energize a sleepy yard with easy-to-grow perennial partners perfectly suited to Midwest summers.
When using red in garden design, making sure it works with the design instead of overpowering it requires some effort. Learn how, here.
As a perennial student, I'm fascinated with new ways of gardening and different garden styles. Plus, to keep things even more interesting, I'm always up fo
These shade loving shrubs will fill in the space under trees with beautiful flowers and interesting foliage to beautify those shady areas.
Sodden lawns are not uncommon in Portland landscaping. Click here to learn more about why this occurs and how you can mitigate the problem.
Today we’re visiting Natasha Grover’s garden in Chicago. I started gardening three years ago and tried different flowers. Although I love flowers, I do not have a green thumb. My […]
When using red in garden design, making sure it works with the design instead of overpowering it requires some effort. Learn how, here.
You have no idea how much time I spent trying to come up with excuses for a rather paltry offering for this month’s Bloom Day post. After all, this time of year isn’t the best for the gardens here.…
10 low-maintenance perennials for the busy gardener! You can still have beautiful flower beds without spending a lot of time maintaining them.
In Stamford, a city of over 120,000 people in southwestern CT, an urban revitalization is happening and it's being driven by the Mill River Park & Greenway. The 14+ acre park, inspired by a sim...
Conifers provide the garden with incredible form, color and texture in every season. Learn one expert’s secrets to designing with these evergreens.
