When the words New England and fall appear together this immediately conjures up visions of tree covered hillsides blazing with golden autumn leaves. But this is only half of the…

While we can all enjoy the annual splendor of fall leaf colors there are other aspects of the plants and shrubs that are equally striking at this season. I am…

Knowing what to plant where in the garden is a skill that is acquired over time. Visiting other people’s gardens can give you ideas as can tips from experienced gardeners.…

If you have visited this site before you will have seen several articles listing plants that grow in shade, but while many will be happy in partial shade those that…

These eight flowering vines will produce colorful blooms all summer long and so make a great addition to your garden. However before planting any of these it is wise to…

This list is designed for beginners who may be wondering what flowers they can grow in their first garden. By choosing plants from this list you can be assured of…

In a recent post I wrote about ways to organize your planting so as to achieve a harmonious effect. Today I am concentrating on the one color burgundy and the…

The cottage garden style is based on a romantic notion of the traditional English village garden where flowers and vegetables grew side by side. Often a pig would be housed…

The seven perennial plants on this list have been chosen for their ability to provide colorful blooms all summer long. Many of the plants recommended for shade are noteable for…