Bulbs are the most welcomed sight in spring, but quickly become unattractive as their foliage dies back.  Though the yellowing foliage may be unsightly, don’t be too hasty to tidy things up.  The bulbs underground are capturing valuable nutrients from the foliage as i...

As the weather warms we will start to see new growth emerge from our ornamental grasses and find new sprouts from the base of herbaceous perennials.  If you have not done so already, take advantage of this week’s warm weather to cut back ornamental grasses and remove d...

I adore hellebores for their resilience.  When other flowers in the garden are fast asleep hellebores decide it is time to show off by putting on a delightful floral display.  They bloom in shades of lavender, pink, burgundy, purple, green, and yellow to cheer the wint...