Peonies : Divide and Propagate!
As I was wrapping things up in the garden in September I remembered that I had wanted to add some variety of red peony to the south side. Fragrance is a priority for me so I was trying to choose … Continue reading →
Category Archives: For Your Garden
Dynamite Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit II’)
Crapemyrtle* is a multi trunked, deciduous tree that is native to China, Japan, Korea and South Asia. It is grown both for its long blooming season as well as its smooth, greyish bark that it sheds each year. The leaves … Continue reading →
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum)
Muscari, commonly known as Grape Hyacinth, is in the same family as asparagus (Asparagaceae). The name Muscari comes from the Greek word for musk. I have never noticed that they have much more than a green, earthy scent. Maybe their … Continue reading →
Edgworthia chrysantha (Chinese Paper Bush)
Let’s just be honest. Nobody is growing Chinese paper bush for its looks. A few may enjoy its umbrella like habit, or its foliage that is gray green on the bottom and a darker green on the top. The yellow … Continue reading →