Verbena

Gorgeous purple flowers cover this summer-long bloomer held over compact green foliage. This bloomer loves bright gardens, summer...

Vanderwolf Pine

Vanderwolf is related to Arizona Pinion Pine by produces fluffy foliage that resembles a blue Cedar from a...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Most perennial hibernate underground through winter. Some are downright ugly after our...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica) is a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub with dazzling color...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), a name that refers to how its leaves...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Plants communicate with us through chemical secretions and physical signals. We feel...

Extreme growth of 3 feet or more each year. The fall color glows like embers in a blazing...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Mountain landscapes are famous for their autumn colors. This month's column is...

A neat, well-behaved shrub prized for its blazing red foliage in Fall. Just now turning its autumn...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Autumn gardening is a great time to look back on garden successes...

Watters best-selling mum for its super long bloom time and local garden hardiness. This garden variety glows yellow...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener When walking down the fertilizer aisle at Watters Garden Center or any...

Good fences make good neighbors, but fences can be downright ugly. This local vine is specially selected to...

A delightful alternative to lavender in gardens or along fences. The casual character is equally suited for wild...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Fall trees and shrubs with colorful fall foliage are a prized part...

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Those new to gardening are surprised at the bountiful crops berry plants...