Southern Perennial Gardening

Articles posted March, 2005

Planting Perennials

Early spring is considered a good time to plant perennials. Planting early, just after killing frosts have passed, is better than planting later in the spring, as the plants have more time to adjust befor warm weather arrives

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Hurry Up Mother Nature

I was thinking last night how impatient I am for mother nature to hurry up and give us weather warm enough to get outside and dig in the dirt.

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Easy to Grow Clematis

Tough and elegant. What better way to describe royalty? That’s clematis, “Queen of the Vines.” But do not fear. You don’t have to have a royal garden to enjoy these spectacular flowers.

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English Roses

English Roses, often called David Austin Roses, or simply Austin Roses are a group of roses introduced in 1969 by David Austin, a rose hybridizer.

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Springtime Cleanup

We had an absolutely beautiful weekend, with sunshine and temperatures around seventy. I was able to finish my springtime yard cleanup.

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Spring Cleaning, Backyard Style

Now that the wintry weather is gone and the colorful blooms are back, it’s time to think about spring cleaning. Spending some time in the backyard as soon as spring rolls around can really pay off.

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Learn to Garden from the Masters

Busy homeowners and beginning gardeners are often left asking, “What do I do? What plant, what place?” Now there is a creative solution that truly takes the mystery out of container gardening.

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Lilies

Lilies are beautiful flowers, with many varieties available. If you have never planted lilies, you should really give them a try.

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Hydrangeas for Everyone

Hydrangeas are among the most popular flowering garden plants. Prized for their huge, dramatic flowers, they can literally stop traffic.

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The Beauty of Springtime

It always amazes me how quickly everything seems to come to life in the springtime. After a week with temperatures in the mid to upper seventies trees that just last week had tiny leaf buds are covered with the light green of new leaves opening.

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