Butterfly bush (its official scientific name is Buddleja davidii, with the “j” silent, but that’s often spelled as Buddleia davidii now) is a pretty, aggressively spreading shrub that produces large…
Spirea (Spirea sp) is a deciduous shrub (it loses it foliage in winter) that thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, depending on the species and variety. While…
The state of Illinois encompasses USDA plant hardiness zones 5a to 7a making it an ideal area for growing vigorous perennial beds that bring bright color to the landscape in…
Weigela is an old-fashioned shrub that has earned its place in the perennial bed due to its bright show of color in the spring. However, in recent years, new varieties…
The state of Washington covers a wide range of USDA hardiness zones, from 4a to 9a with much of the state falling into zones 6a to 9a. This means that…
In this video, Chris Alexander from HostasDirect is going to walk you through the three Ds of dividing Hostas. The three D’s include digging, de-dirting it, and dividing it. In…
Hostas are hardy perennials that are very easy to grow. The green foliage can come in varying colors, and with the right care, the plants can produce pink, purple, or…
Hostas are shade-tolerant plants that are native to Northeast Asia and the Russian Far East. They’re also known as Plantain Lilies. These plants are perennials and taxonomists suggest that there…
The state of South Dakota encompasses USDA plant hardiness zones 3b to 5b and has relatively short summers. But that doesn’t mean you are limited on the types of perennials…
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