Author : Tracy Ilene Miller

A rainbow of flowering deciduous hybrids makes this tree a perennial favorite Magnolias have remained popular the past few years, thanks to the introduction of new deciduous magnolia hybrids that […]

Native and climate-adapted varieties save water and add beauty to modern garden landscapes In the 1980s, the utility Denver Water coined the term “xeriscape” by combining the word “landscape” with […]

Gardeners increasingly look to drought-tolerant varieties that beat the heat The summer of 2015 was a turning point in the Northwest, which suffered the longest heat wave in 75 years. […]

Perennials are a versatile part of any garden, and there are many unsung selections you can plant and enjoy. There’s always a place for tall perennials that can serve as […]

A treasure trove of options is available for those who want to go beyond the staples There is so much you can do with perennials in the garden. In this […]

Thousands of books are written about them, as are poems, and there are even songs sung about the flowers we know as perennials. They are versatile and can be attractive […]

These white-blooming plants can brighten up landscapes — Part one of two Scroll to the bottom of the page for slideshow. Blooms come in all variations of color and hue, but […]