Annual & Perennial Gardens

Monarch caterpillar on milkweed
Milkweed is taking over my perennial garden. How can I save some for the monarch butterflies but keep it from spreading?
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Lily that needs to be deadheaded
Is it necessary to deadhead my daylilies?
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chipmunk
Chipmunks in the Garden
A Question of the Week: Which animals are responsible for all of the small holes and tunnels I’m finding in my garden? Should I be worried that they will eat my flowers and vegetables?
A Question of the Week: Which animals are responsible for all of the small holes and tunnels I’m finding in my garden? Should I be worried that they w... Learn More
Lily leaf beetles
What can I do to protect my lilies from lily leaf beetles?
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Using a water sprinkler to conserve water
Water Conservation Fundamentals in Gardening and Landscaping
Ways you can save water and have healthy plants
Ways you can save water and have healthy plants Learn More
White clover – a great substitute or addition to turf
Replacing Turf Grass With Pollinator Friendly Lawn Alternatives
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creeping phlox
What perennial groundcover can I plant on a sunny slope that is difficult to mow?
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Basil and thyme in terracotta containers
Growing Herbs in Containers
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Lilac
Purple Wonders
Guy Giunta Jr. loves lilacs and the flower’s purple color. So much so that he wears purple “almost all the time, really.” Two of his cars have ‘lilacs... Learn More
Bark mulch
Choosing Mulch For Your Garden
Applying mulch is an extremely beneficial gardening practice and spring is the best time of year to do it. There are many advantages to mulching, incl... Learn More