Tag: Perennials

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?

Purple aster with an orange center.

ASTER

November 1, 2022

Aster Click here or the image to view aster. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases Aster—the daisy-like, star-shaped flowers that produce vibrant blooms from late summer to fall. It’s the perfect plant to transition your garden between these two seasons. Like mums, aster bloom in response to the shorter days of fall. So, … More ASTER

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!

A picture of purple and white coneflowers on a porch.

CONEFLOWERS

September 6, 2022

Coneflowers Click here or the image to view coneflowers. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases Coneflowers are an easy-care plant that can adapt to most garden conditions. These beautiful, classic, perennial wildflowers provide delightful, colorful blooms to any garden. They are a member of the daisy family that grows fast and blooms from … More CONEFLOWERS

BLACK-EYED SUSANS

August 2, 2022

Black-eyed Susans Click here or the image to view Black-eyed Susan Sunbeckia As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases Similar to other seasons, we want to kick off summer flower facts with a classic garden favorite. Black-eyed Susans are a beautiful daisy-like flower commonly seen in yellow with a black, cone-like center. They are … More BLACK-EYED SUSANS

Yellow daffodils in a yellow pot on a porch.

DAFFODILS

April 5, 2022

Daffodils Since we started flower facts last season with one of the most popular winter flowers, we thought we would do the same for spring. That’s right, we’re talking about Daffodils this month! Daffodils are a garden staple and an easy-care plant for novice gardeners. Part of the amaryllis family, and even though native to … More DAFFODILS

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?