This is a guide about growing clematis. Clematis vines are available in many varieties, with flowers in differing colors and sizes. Most are perennials, although there are a few evergreen varieties. These beautiful flowering vines can be a great addition to most gardens.
Reblooming Iris Only Bloomed Once
I have several reblooming iris plants and they bloom in the spring, but only once. Any thoughts?
White Mold on Perennial Plants
Here in zone 4, we have had an unusually wet spring and summer. Several of my plants in raised beds seem to have a white mold growing on the leaves. It doesn't affect blooms and it doesn't seem contagious. There is no bug I can see.
Trumpet Vine Not Growing Very Fast
I live in zone 7-8. I have two trumpet vines that are only 5-6 inches tall, and it's already September. The smallest gets morning sun and afternoon shade. The bigger one, which I can actually tie to my trellis, gets morning shade and afternoon sun. They are so small. What am I doing wrong?
One of the Path Garden friends came to help do some much needed garden clean up. After 4 hours of working hard, we sat and had tea in the garden.
Perennial Flower Garden Maintenance
To keep your perennial flowers healthy and looking their best, you need to get in the habit of some routine maintenance. Here are some strategies that allow you to spend more time enjoying your garden, and less time working in it.
This is a guide about dividing perennials. Growing perennials is like having a plant factory in your own backyard. You will need to periodically divide and transplant these hardy flowers. Done properly this will provide you with a host of new plants.
Growing Red Head Fountain Grass
My red head fountain grass perennial has not come back this year. I'm not sure whether it was too wet. Should it have started growing already? Is there still a chance it will grow this summer or next?
Hen and Chicks are interesting, low-maintenance perennial plants that are rarely troubled by pests. They are also suitable to almost any outdoor garden environment - especially the rock garden. Here's what you need to know to start growing them.
How to Grow Lily-of-the-Valley
Three words that describe lily-of the-valley are beautiful, reliable, and fragrant. Its delightful sweet smelling, spring flowers are reason enough to grow them, but lily-of the-valley also offers reliable solutions to problem areas of the garden.
How to Grow Old-Fashioned Bleeding Heart
The old-fashioned Bleeding Heart has been a favorite flower for generations of gardeners. In fact, your mother or grandmother probably had Bleeding Hearts growing in their gardens. A perfect perennial for the shade. Here are some tips for growing them.
How do you obtain seeds for a clematis bush?
Harvesting And Preparing Horseradish
If you like strong flavors, horseradish is one of the healthiest and most versatile perennial herbs to grow.
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Azaleas are beautiful and versatile in the landscape. They come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, and have a wide enough hardiness range that even gardeners in the coldest of zones can enjoy growing them.
If you enjoy cooking with rhubarb, it's worth making space for a few of these plants in your garden. Rhubarb is actually a long-lived perennial vegetable.
With all of their colors, shapes, and textures, it's hard to imagine designing a garden without perennials. Here are some helpful suggestions for planning perennial beds and borders to help you get the most of these versatile plants.
The 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year
For the second year in a row, members of the Perennial Plant Association have awarded the Perennial Plant of the Year to a native North American wildflower. This year the honors go to the lovely, and versatile, Arkansas Blue Star (Amsonia hubrichtii).
