Their sweet fragrance is spring’s signature.
It is lilac time in North Iowa, where landscapes of the deep purple, lilac, pink, cream — even blue — flowers beckon us to breathe deep and enjoy.
There are hundreds of varieties of lilacs bushes, said James Romer, coordinator of the Master Gardener Program for Iowa State University Extension.
They have [...]
Few plants come with a warning, but some probably should. One appropriate for many unsuspecting buyers might be: This plant could grow up to be a monster.
A ponytail in a small pot rescued from the discard cart at a local garden center was a bargain buy for Leslie Campagna of Sanford. The plant grew on [...]
Spring-flowering woodlanders are nature’s opportunists. They creep through the bare earth, prompted by lengthening days and warmer temperatures, then flower just before the leafy canopy extends overhead. Many are diminutive and delicately proportioned, but they make a huge impact because they flower while most of the garden is still at rest.
Ideal conditions for growing woodlanders [...]
If you’ve driven south through Illinois, Indiana, or Missouri in March, the wonder of spring flowering trees surely has refreshed your winter soul. Especially resplendent is Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), which abounds in Zone 6, one zone south. It grows here, too, but with neither the vigor nor abundance seen in a warmer clime.
Dogwood trees [...]
by Dolly R. Sickles
What if we consider planning our garden based on color? There are still questions to consider. Do we want all of our color to bloom at one time? Can we spread it out across the season? Across multiple seasons? How do we blend colors for a pleasing palette?
Staggered Blooming
Staggering your blooming times [...]
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