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Water Lilies for Cool Summer Beauty | From the Archive · This article first appeared in the August 1960 issue of Horticulture magazine — we're sharing it as part of our project…
'Storm Cloud' Eastern Bluestar Is a Must-Grow Perennial · 'Storm Cloud' eastern bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud') is an award-winning cultivar of a native…
I kind of want a bumper sticker that says I Brake for Penstemons. Because honestly, if there are penstemons growing beside a trail or in someone's garden, I have to stop and look.…
Centennial Ruby Hydrangea Marks Monrovia's 100th Year · Released to celebrate Monrovia's 100th year in business, Centennial Ruby hydrangea really stands out with its unusually…
'Blushing Turtle' Hardy Geranium Brings a Long Bloom to the Garden · 'Blushing Turtle' hardy geranium has this low, mounded and spreading habit that makes it a perfect filler plant or…
Cornus controversa, or giant dogwood, is a medium-sized deciduous tree that people adore for its horizontal branching — it gives the canopy this gorgeous ladder-like look, which is why it's also…
The Ultimate Guide to Gardening for Pollinators · When it comes to supporting your local ecosystem, giving pollinators food and shelter is a fantastic place to start.…
'King Henry' Viola Is a Perfect Companion for Spring-Blooming Bulbs · 'King Henry' viola (Viola cornuta 'King Henry') is a petite perennial violet with fragrant dark purple flowers that…
'Jelena' Witch Hazel Brightens the Late-Winter Landscape with Its Orange Flowers · 'Jelena' witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena') is one of those low-maintenance shrubs you just fall in love…
Mountain Laurel Brings Pretty Flowers and Evergreen Leaves to the Shade Garden · Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with beautiful late-spring to early-summer flowers…
AAS Award-Winning Plants for Containers and Window Boxes · Ever since it started back in 1932, the nonprofit All-America Selections (AAS) has been running trial gardens all…
Evergreen Solomon's Seal Can Be a Shade Garden Ground Cover · Shade-loving ground covers are the real unsung heroes of the garden, and one of them is finally getting the spotlight…