Jul 23, 20182 minEvergreen Groundcovers: Plant This or ThatEnglish ivy (Hedera helix) is ubiquitous as a ground cover. It is tough, evergreen and spreads in the shade. That, though, is the...
Jul 20, 20181 minDayLilies: Plant This or ThatDaylilies (Hemerocallis), above left, are common. Cheerful color, unflagging reliability and endless variety make for their popularity....
Jul 20, 20181 minAzaleas: Plant This or ThatIn the mid-Atlantic, azaleas amaze every spring. Did you know that in addition to bright fuchsias, above on the left, and the pinks and...
Jul 20, 20181 minWisteria: Plant This or ThatChinese and Japanese wisterias (Wisteria sinensis and floribunda) are long time mid-Atlantic favorites. While the drape of the lavender...
Jul 20, 20181 minHostas: Plant This or ThatOnce summer hits its stride, it is great to have a couple of “workhorse” plants in your garden. These are plants that don’t wilt if we...