Sisyrinchium(Post)

    Sisyrinchium (Blue-eyed Grass)  Dainty clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of blue and violet sit atop the narrow grass-like leaves of Sisyrinchium angustifolium, commonly called B

    Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs(Post)

    Zone 2 and 3 Hardy Perennials and Shrubs Depending on your location, the Twin Cities area is considered Zone 5a (-20F to -15F) or Zone 4b (-25F to -20F). Zone 3 begins in the northern 1/

    Fall Container Gardens(Post)

    Fall Container Gardens We love Fall because it feels so good after the heat of Summer! Ahhhh. Cool, crisp mornings and that warm glowy sunshine in the afternoon. Glorious. And the colors

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Living Mulch in the Sun & Shade(Post)

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Living Mulch in the Sun & Shade The practice of adding wood mulch to our garden beds is deeply integrated into the culture of gardening and landscaping, bu

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    Polygonatum(Post)

    Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal) The best garden additions are those that serve many roles in the space and provide multi-season interest, sho

    Lupinus(Post)

    Lupinus (Lupine) A breathtaking late spring perennial, Lupinus (loo-PY-nus) or Lupine (loo-pin), of the legume or pea family, Fabaceae, is

    Achillea(Post)

    Achillea (Yarrow) Unlike any other plant in the garden, Achillea millefolium (a-KIL-lee-uh mill-ee-FOH-lee-um), or yarrow, of the Aster fa

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Spring Color in the Shade(Post)

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Spring Color in the Shade As the chill of winter fades and the promise of spring begins to bloom, shaded areas of your garden can come alive with fresh col

    ​New Kids on the Block, or Should We Say New Shrubs on the Blog(Post)

    Shrubs are trending more now than ever. Every landscape could benefit from one (or several) shrubs to provide structure and interest, but which is the right shrub for the right space, with the right

    Rudbeckia(Post)

    Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) A classic late summer staple of the Aster family, Asteraceae, perennial Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia fulgida (

    Salvia(Post)

    Salvia (Woodland/Meadow Sage) A true garden staple, perennial Salvia blooms are a sure sign that summer is here, offering a versatile pop