Focus On Flowers
"April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks GO." - Christopher Morley
Sage and lavender are used extensively in perennial borders but there is another, hyssop, that deserves more attention than it currently receives.
Many August bloomers are majestic erect plants that match the color of the sun and luxuriate in its heat.
At this time of the year the graceful cimicifugas point their spires of tiny white flowers towards the sky.
As gardeners plan their annual plantings this spring, many are excited about a hybrid begonia know as "Dragon Wing Begonia." Learn more...
With only a few flowers we can craft attractive winter floral arrangements by combining them with different kinds of foliage.
The information is timeless, so they make good reading for anyone who loves flowers.
There are some perennials that provide an added bonus of foliage that changes color in the fall.
Cool fall days give gardeners the incentive to divide perennials, so that new starts can be established before the winter.
Sometimes there are wet spots in a garden that need permanent plantings to convert a liability into an asset.
Moya Andrews is a Master Gardener and a member of the Bloomington Garden Club in Bloomington, Indiana. Learn more »
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