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Posted by: Mary Vinnedge
Annual Reviews: Try a New Summer Flower
I sometimes get in a rut with my warm-season annuals … impatiens and begonias in shade, geraniums and petunias in sun. For more excitement, try a couple of the following options. Some may take a little digging — pun intended — to find, because...
Posted by: Mary Vinnedge
Spring Forward with a Dozen Decorating Tips
Once winter releases its grip — daffodils blooming, heavy coats stored — I feel like celebrating. Part of my routine is to tune up my décor to match the season. Living areas, the front entryway, bedrooms, and bathrooms all can take a dose of...
Posted by: Mary Vinnedge
When the Forecast Calls for Sun, Try These Perennials
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a blog about perennials used as companion plants. This one discusses sun-loving plants; the first covered plants for shady sites.
Perennials are the workhorses of the...
Posted by: Mary Vinnedge
All-Star Perennials Hit a Home Run in the Shade
Editor’s note: This is Part One of a blog about perennials used as companion plants. This one discusses shade plants; Part Two will cover some great perennials for full-sun to mostly sunny sites.
A perennials planting...