Creeping Buttercup is a perennial flowering herb in the genus "Helenium," which belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It is native to North America and grows primarily in moist woodlands...
The Blazing Star plant is in the aster family (Asteraceae). This family of plants has many other names, depending on where you are. In the United States, it is usually...
Annual Phlox is a collaborative group of flowering perennial herbs. They are grown as an ornamental annual in most regions. Annual Phlox plants are adapted to abundant rainfall and frequent...
The American Holly is a classic winter holiday tree. This evergreen tree has many other names, including Common American Holly and Winterberry. Hardy in USDA zones 5–9, this broadleaf evergreen...
A lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a native fern found in many parts of Canada and the United States. Its flowers are white, sometimes with a hint of pink. The...
Clay soil is widespread in many parts of the US. It is often the result of the evaporation of lakes or glaciers that covered an area thousands of years ago....
Perennials 101 Most gardeners have experienced this: you see a gorgeous color photo of a perennial in a catalog, you order one, it arrives, you plant it, and then, after...
Yes, the cold winter months are upon us, and most people aren't considering landscaping. They're thinking of shoveling driveways and staving off that frigid weather. But it's always early enough...
A hornbeam tree is a deciduous tree belonging to the genus Carpinus. It is native to parts of Europe and Asia but can also be found in North America and...
A soft rush is a type of grass with a medium to soft texture. It can be used for lawns and gardens and does not require much maintenance. This grass...
This type of tree grows to be about 40 feet tall. It has long, thin branches that droop down in a weeping shape. The branches are covered in tiny leaves...
