Tag: Annuals

A pink and yellow lantana plant with green foliage.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HERBACEOUS AND WOODY PLANTS?

November 11, 2022

Are you familiar with the terms herbaceous and woody? They’ve likely been mentioned while reading an article or talking to someone about plants? So, if these words aren’t familiar, you’re probably wondering what they mean. What is the difference between herbaceous and woody plants? In simple terms, herbaceous and woody describe plants’ stems. The difference … More WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HERBACEOUS AND WOODY PLANTS?

A scenic pathway with trees turning orange, yellow, and red. There are other trees and shrubs, including Arborvitaes and other plants in the background.

IT’S FALL!

September 23, 2022

It’s that time again…fall has arrived!🍁 Cooler temperatures and breezy air 🍃🍂—we like this time of year. At last, we can get back to more gardening without the stifling heat and humidity. Clean-up So now is the time to start cleaning up your summer blooms. Many annuals and perennials will last until the first frost. … More IT’S FALL!

WHAT ARE HALF-HARDY PLANTS?

March 8, 2022

Our discussions on tender and hardy plants have led us to another category of plants called half-hardy. As with all plants, initially, these plants are categorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as hardy in certain zones. But often, these plants perform outside of the set parameters, which causes them to be identified as half-hardy. … More WHAT ARE HALF-HARDY PLANTS?

PANSIES

February 1, 2022

As a reminder from our 2022 announcements, we will highlight different flowers on the first Tuesday of each month.  Each post will review flowers that are plantable during the current season.  So, look out for our posts over the next couple of months showcasing cool-season flowers! Pansies! We couldn’t think of a better flower to … More PANSIES

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS?

December 10, 2021

Understanding the difference between annuals and perennials can be confusing. Trying to remember which plants come back every year or last only a season isn’t intuitive by the names. You might think an annual plant returns every year. But, it’s actually perennial plants that bloom year after year. An easy way to remember the difference … More WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS?