Anemone japonica, commonly referred to as Japanese anemones or windflowers, are prized for their beautiful flowers that grace late summer and fall gardens and landscapes. Strong stems hold delicate flowers in shades of pink and…
If some like it hot, then Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is the perfect perennial for the summer garden! Commonly referred to as Montbretia, this clump forming member of the iris family is hardy in zone 6-9 (we…
Joe Pye Weed (JPW), aka Eutrochium pupureum, is not a weed at all. Those darn common names can sometimes be so cruel! You may still refer to JPW by its former Latin name – Eupatorium,…
Yarrow, aka Achillea millefolium, is a native, low maintenance perennial making it an ideal choice for Long Island gardens. Easy to care for, yarrows are not prima donnas in the gardens. They thrive in full…
Grab the digging fork and head out to the garden; it’s time to divide iris. Here’s the quick how, when, and why. How do you divide iris? Use a digging fork to lift the rhizomes…
Liatris spicata (purple) and Liatris spicata ‘Alba’ (white), aka Blazing Star or Gayfeather, are long blooming perennials for the sunny garden or landscape. Hardy in zones 3-9 (we are considered zone 7b, 7a on Long…
Once you see hardy hibiscus for the first time, it is hard to imagine how you lived without them in your garden! Hardy Hibiscus or Swamp Rose Mallow, formally known as Hibiscus moscheutos, is adored…
Monarda didyma, commonly called Beebalm or Bergamot, is an outstanding perennial for Long Island gardens. As its name suggests, Beebalm graciously invites friendly bees wherever it is planted. You can also expect unannounced visits from…
Roses, roses, and more roses…. Imagine sprays and drifts of beautiful shrub roses blooming in your garden, landscape, or planters this summer with little effort! Let this be the year you make beautiful shrub roses…
Montauk daisy, formally known as Nipponanthemum nipponicum, is a great perennial for Long Island gardens. Mistakenly thought of as a native (common names can be so misleading), their roots hail from coastal Japan. Thankfully, Long…