Deer and rabbits tend to leave it alone because of its fuzzy, fragrant foliage and flowers. But it’s a favorite of ...

Lavender love the summer sun, so when winter approaches they need some extra care. Fortunately, it just takes one simple step ...

The kinds of seeds and bulbs you can plant in November are limited, but if you're frequently visited by deer, that list ...

Do you have lavender plants in your garden? If so, how are they looking? It turns out that some local gardeners’ lavender isn’t doing very well after our very tough winter. About 20 years ago, my ...

After a busy summer of vacations, barbecues and garden care, it is fun to turn our attention to planting. Fall is a great time to plant perennials and many garden centers are busy refreshing their ...

The most important thing to remember when shopping is to choose perennials that will survive winters in your USDA Hardiness zone (find yours here). You also need to make sure you give the plant the ...

I have written about Mona Lavender before but must do so again. Mona Lavender exhibits the power of plants like none other. Just recently, I took a stem over a foot long that had broken off of a Mona ...

I’m always interested in unexpected ideas for cooking with the herbs and flowers in my garden. If you’ve kept up with my column over the years, you’ve seen recipes such as mint pesto, lemon balm ...

Pruning is an important task to help ensure plant health and keep the perennial garden thriving. In my work as a professional gardener, I try to observe the recommended guidelines for pruning shrubs ...

There are so many perennial plants that will bring timeless beauty to the garden for years, from gorgeous, heavily scented hyacinth to lush and colorful roses. Filling your yard with perennials, ...