
by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener There are lots of annuals grown for their foliage, like coleuses and caladiums. Blooming plants remain the most popular annuals. That’s because annual plants repeatedly bloom, giving undemanding joyous color throughout our warm months.…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Shrubs have many uses in a landscape, but gardeners who especially appreciate sweet-smelling plants are drawn to the most fragrant shrubs. Whether cold-hardy or tropical, bushes in this group are valued for scenting the…
Read MoreBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Few perennial flowers compare to the bloom and fragrance of peonies in the spring garden. Many new varieties arrived this week at the garden center; so exciting that they inspired this week’s column. Peonies…
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