Each year the Perennial Plant Assoc. designates one perennial as the “Perennial Plant of the Year”. The selection is based on multiple seasons of interest, low maintenance, adaptability to a wide range of climates, pest & disease resistance and ease of propagation. The 2023 pick is Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’ (Black-Eyed-Susan). In addition to the […]
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Sedum Autumn Joy Sedum is an interesting succulent plant that adds color and interest to the garden. There are hundreds of varieties of sedums and most have fleshy succulent leaves and star-shaped flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. What Sedums Like and Dislike Likes: Sedums like lots of sun (at least 6 hours of
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If no fuss, no muss is your mantra, then you’ll want to choose low-maintenance shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Choose plants that don’t need complicated pruning, excessive watering, staking, regular deadheading or frequent dividing. Avoiding all these maintenance chores will give you more time to relax and enjoy your yard. First Assess Your Situation – Right
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Monarch caterpillar feeding on leaf. Pixabay photo The Butterfly Milkweed is attractive and a great pollinator plant as well! We’re excited to bring attention to it because of its ability to support insects and birds but most importantly, Monarch caterpillars who feed exclusively on the leaves, the only host plant for the beautiful Monarch butterfly.
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Still Pond Nursery is a locally owned perennial nursery nestled into the rural countryside of Earlville, PA (between Douglassville and Boyertown). In 1989, Kim Bechtle founded Still Pond Nursery, with the vision of growing and providing the finest quality container perennials to independent garden centers and landscapers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. It’s Whitehouse Landscaping’s go-to nursery
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