Once upon a time when the central-Pennsylvania landscape was routinely snow-covered all winter long, about the only thing green sticking out above the sea of white were evergreen shrubs and trees. But ...

When plants fail to sprout in spring, winter is often hastily blamed as the main culprit. In reality, it’s usually several ...

Discover how to propagate a Chinese evergreen through cuttings and division. We talk through both methods with easy steps.

Lomandra longifloria is an evergreen perennial from Australia marketed as ‘Lomandra Breeze’. This name aptly describes its long arching blades that will gently float with the slightest breeze. This ...

As you plan your spring garden in the fall, you're likely seeking plants that will reward your fall efforts. You may be looking at color, ease of care, long bloom time, unique appearance, appeal to ...

CORVALLIS – Pacific Northwest gardeners are faced with the pleasant dilemma of choosing from an encyclopedia-length list of perennials that grow in our friendly climate, and many of those thrive in ...

Q: My friend has had this plant growing in a shrub bed for years [the reader sent a photo]. He bought it from a plant sale here in Saline County, and it’s been about this size over the years. I like ...

With the extensive damage to so many of our woody landscape plants, perennials are doing a great job this year of adding some color and depth to our landscapes. Very few perennials were damaged by the ...

October is an ideal month for planting perennials. With the temperatures falling, now is the perfect time to get your plants in the ground before the first frosty mornings of winter take their icy ...