Plant Guides

Plant Guide: Upright Sedum
Planting Guide: Upright Sedum ('Autumn Joy,' 'Blackjack,' etc.) Upright sedum, also known by its botanical name Hylotelephium spectabile, is a gardener's favorite for its incredible resilience and stunning late-season display....
Plant Guide: Upright Sedum
Planting Guide: Upright Sedum ('Autumn Joy,' 'Blackjack,' etc.) Upright sedum, also known by its botanical name Hylotelephium spectabile, is a gardener's favorite for its incredible resilience and stunning late-season display....

Plant Guide: Dahlias
A. When to Plant: After the last frost: Dahlias are extremely sensitive to frost. Wait until all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up In many...
Plant Guide: Dahlias
A. When to Plant: After the last frost: Dahlias are extremely sensitive to frost. Wait until all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up In many...

Plant Guide: Zinnias
Zinnia Plant Guide 1. Zinnia Types & Varieties Zinnias come in a fantastic range of forms, from small, single daisies to large, dahlia-like blooms. They are typically classified by their...
Plant Guide: Zinnias
Zinnia Plant Guide 1. Zinnia Types & Varieties Zinnias come in a fantastic range of forms, from small, single daisies to large, dahlia-like blooms. They are typically classified by their...

Plant Guide: Peonies
Peony Plant Guide 1. Peony Types There are three main types of peonies: Herbaceous Peonies: These are the most common type, dying back to the ground each winter and emerging...
Plant Guide: Peonies
Peony Plant Guide 1. Peony Types There are three main types of peonies: Herbaceous Peonies: These are the most common type, dying back to the ground each winter and emerging...

Plant Guide: Strawflower
1. Characteristics Botanical Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum (formerly Helichrysum bracteatum) * Common Names: Strawflower, Everlasting Daisy, Golden Everlasting * Plant Type: Annual (in most climates), Tender Perennial (in frost-free zones, USDA zones 8-11) *...
Plant Guide: Strawflower
1. Characteristics Botanical Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum (formerly Helichrysum bracteatum) * Common Names: Strawflower, Everlasting Daisy, Golden Everlasting * Plant Type: Annual (in most climates), Tender Perennial (in frost-free zones, USDA zones 8-11) *...

Plant Guide: Cosmos
Botanical Name Cosmos bipinnatus, Cosmos sulphureus Common Names Cosmos, Mexican Aster Plant Type Annual (though some varieties may self-seed) Height Varies greatly by variety, from 1 to 6 feet (30...
Plant Guide: Cosmos
Botanical Name Cosmos bipinnatus, Cosmos sulphureus Common Names Cosmos, Mexican Aster Plant Type Annual (though some varieties may self-seed) Height Varies greatly by variety, from 1 to 6 feet (30...