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Perennials are those plants that lose their foliage in the winter but come back year after year without being replanted. There are a variety of perennials. Some like full sun and others do best in the shade.
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Controlling monkey grass
Controlling monkey grass can be a chore bu these tips will help to keep this invasive perennial from taking over your garden.
Astilbe Companion Plants - What to Grow with Astilbe
Enhance your garden with perfect companions for astilbes! Our blog post shows you pictures of ideal plant pairings to complement these graceful perennials. From shade-loving blooms to foliage contrasts, discover how to create stunning combinations that elevate your garden's beauty. Explore the list on The Gardening Cook today!
Varieties of Coneflower
Coneflowers are a staple of English cottage gardens. They are heat and drought tolerant and low maintenance. They are also easy to grow from seed. Find out how on The Gardening Cook. #coneflowers #echinacea
When to Prune Hydrangeas (by Type) For the Best Flowers
Discover the secrets to successful hydrangea pruning! Learn when to trim your plant based on hydrangea type and how to harness the power of old wood and new wood growth for optimal blooms. Find out more on The Gardening Cook! 🌸✂
Learn How to Grow Chinese Lantern Plant
Learn how to grow Chinese lantern plants. Get tips for growing and caring for these unique ornamental plants that are perfect for Halloween. Head to The Gardening Cook to learn more.
growing balloon flowers
Platycodon grandiflorus is also known as Balloon flower or Chinese Bell Flower. It is easy to grow and deer resistant.
Lamb's Ear Growing Tips - (Stachys Byzantina) - The Gardening Cook
Try growing lamb's ear in your garden. This plant is a variety of perennial herb with fuzzy green leaves and pretty pure purple flowers on long stalks. It is easy to grow and makes a great ground cover.
How to Grow Dinner Plate Dahlias
Dinner plate dahlias have four foot stalks and flowers that are 8 inches in size or even larger. They are a real show stopper in any garden. Find out how to grow the magnificent flowers on The Gardening Cook. #dinnerplatedahlias
How to Grow Fan Flowers
Scaevola aemula is known as fan flower, or half flower plant. Find out how to grow it on The Gardening Cook. #fanflower #halfflower #scaevola
How to Grow Irises - Guide to Planting, Care and Pruning Iris
Irises come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. Once established, they are fairly drought-tolerant and easy to care for. Head to the The Gardening Cook for care tips that will help you get the most out of your iris plants.
How to Grow Clematis
Clematis is a climbing perennial that will cover mailboxes, fences and other structures with large beautiful blooms. Find out how to grow clematis on The Gardening Cook. #clematis
Get a Printable for When to Prune Hydrangeas (by Type) For the Best Flowers
This printable shows when to prune hydrangeas by type of wood. If you prune your plant at the wrong time, you will sacrifice your flowers. Find out more and print out the printable, too.
Hollyhocks collage
If you love cottage garden flowers, try growing hollyhocks. They add height to a garden border and bloom all summer long.
Bleeding heart collage
The flowers of an old fashioned bleeding heart are the ultimate in romance. The plant is perennial and easy to grow if you keep just a few things in mind.
36 Black Plants for a Goth Garden
Nothing says drama in a garden as much as black plants do. Head to The Gardening Cook for my list of 36 Black Plants to use in a goth garden, or to decorate for Halloween. #blackplants #blackflowers #gothgarden