Annuals & Perennials

Learn About New Plants | Tip of the Week

August 11, 2023
  Continue to learn about new plants - changing your landscape Flower breeding companies put in years of time and money...

Too Soon To Plant Perennials? | Tip of the Week

March 17, 2023
Unfortunately for all of us who want to get outdoors and start planting, it’s really too soon to plant perennials and to expect them to survive the recent snows and possible hard...

The color of the Year | Tip of the Week

December 09, 2022
The color that can help shape the year ahead is  Viva Magenta . The global color authority reveals its Color of the Year every December. For 2023, the choice is a vibrant relative of the...

Did You Plant Bulbs yet | Tip of the Week

October 28, 2022
If you haven’t planted bulbs yet for next spring, there may still be time. Planting now gives them time to develop roots before the ground freezes. It's an easy project if you...

Freshen up those tired looking flower pots for fall | Tip of the Week

September 16, 2022
Freshen Up Those Tired Looking Flowerpots for Fall It seems like summer does not want to end, but it is going to be fall in 6 days. Everyone likes to decorate their...

Time for a mid-summer makeover | Tip of the Week

July 15, 2022
Now is a good time to refresh garden areas, as some annuals have likely begun to fade. Choose some perennials that will tolerate the hot days still ahead and bring color to your garden...

Helping Plants Through a Heat Wave and Saving Water at the Same Time | Tip of the Week

July 08, 2022
Even in our high plain's region, the higher the normal heat, dryness, and extreme temperature swings of our summers can cause stress and potential damage to the garden. Even plants...

Pollinator Waterers and Shelters | Tip of the Week

June 24, 2022
Pollinators need sources of water for many purposes, including drinking. Butterflies, for example will gather and sip at shallow pools, mud puddles or even birdbaths. You can easily create one...

2022 Plants of the year | Tip of the Week

December 31, 2021
Each year, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) chooses its plants of the year in several categories: annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and edible plants. This year they also added a...

Tips on planting spring bulbs | Tip of the Week

October 29, 2021
If you haven't planted bulbs yet for next spring, there may still be time. Planting now gives them time to develop roots before the ground freezes. It's an easy project as long as you...

How to plant a fall container garden | Tip of the Week

September 10, 2021
Last week we talked about planting now for next spring. If you want some seasonal color now, try a fall-themed container garden. You can make your own decorative creation with traditional...

How to Create A Pet Friendly Yard | Tip of the Week

August 26, 2021
It’s August 26 when dog lovers celebrate National Dog Day! While we’re feeling the love for man’s best friend, we should also make sure our landscapes love our pets so...