Daylilies are one of the most versatile perennials available to gardeners. Thanks to the work of devoted breeders and the enthusiasm of passionate gardeners, daylilies are available in an astonishing range of flower colors, sizes, shapes, and patterns, ensuring that there is a variety to complement any garden.
Flowers
Bringing Outdoor Plants inside for Winter
As the glorious palette of fall unfolds and fades in the northern parts of the country, can Jack Frost be far behind?
Perennial Profiles: Daylilies
Gardeners can’t get enough of daylilies, and it’s easy to understand why. Other flowers may be as beautiful, but no other plants are as rugged, widely adapted, or versatile. Daylilies are gorgeous, and they are survivors?perfect plants for both the connoisseur and the weekend warrior.
Dividing Perennials in Late Summer
If you’re tired of paying big bucks for small pots of perennials of dubious hardiness, look around your garden (while you’re lying in the summer hammock) and choose the flowers that perform best for you.
Planting a Bare-Root Rose
Get your roses off to the best possible start by choosing their growing site carefully and then planting them using the techniques most suitable for your climate. Bare-root rose plants — those sold without soil — offer the best value and grow quickly after planting.
Fall Perennial Pruning
Fall is the time to prepare the perennials for winter.
Planting Bulbs
A few frequently asked questions anwered.
The Bearded Iris: Early Summer’s Colorful Show
No other flower so brilliantly announces winter’s end as the bearded iris, Iris germanica.