Every garden has that one plant that quietly steals the show. For me, that role belongs to the Iris pallida ‘Variegata’, often called the Variegated Sweet Iris. The first time I planted it, I expected…
Some plants whisper politely in the garden. Others walk in like they own the place. Geum × heldreichii ‘Georgenberg’, often called Georgenberg Chilean Avens, definitely falls into the second category. The first time I planted…
When I first planted a Fraser’s Photinia (Photinia × fraseri), I never anticipated it would become the focal point of my yard. I just wanted a fast-growing evergreen to fill an awkward empty corner of…
Get expert tips on planting Picea abies ‘Pumila.’ Learn how to care for this easy-to-maintain conifer and use it well in your landscaping designs. This compact evergreen shrub is great for small gardens, rock landscapes,…
The first time I planted an Oakleaf Hydrangea, I was struck by how different it felt compared to the classic mophead varieties most of us know. Its large, oak-shaped leaves turned fiery shades of red…
The Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut is one of those trees that stops people in their tracks. The first time I saw its towering clusters of rosy-red flowers, I had to walk closer just to…
The Redpointe Red Maple has a way of stealing the spotlight in any yard. The first time I planted one, I couldn’t get over how quickly it grew into a strong, upright tree with perfectly…
The first time I saw a Stromanthe Triostar, I stopped in my tracks. Its leaves looked hand-painted, with shades of pink, cream, and green blending together like a piece of living art. Its leaves appeared…
The Waterperry Blue Veronica, also called Veronica X ‘Waterperry Blue’ or Speedwell ‘Waterperry Blue’, is a popular perennial plant. Gardeners around the world appreciate this plant for its charm. This perennial is known for being…