Articles

Hakone Grass, Hakonechloa macra

There are few grasses that perform well in the shade that also have ornamental value. One of the best is Hakone grass or Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra). Learn about this growing this perennial grass in this article..

Yellow Corydalis, Corydalis lutea

Corydalis lutea is a small plant that forms neat mounds of finely cut delicate-looking light green to blue-green foliage and bright yellow flowers. Read more about this pretty perennial, sometimes called yellow corydalis, in this article.

Nasturtium, Tropaeolum species

Nasturtiums are easy-to-grow, warm-season annual flowers with brightly colored flowers that make welcome additions the sunny garden. Read more about various nasturtiums available in this article.

Iris pallida

Iris pallida are more known for their attractive foliage than their pale blue flowers. Find out more about this pretty herbaceous perennial plant by reading this article.

Velvetleaf, Abutilon theophrasti

Velvetleaf is a common weed species that occurs primarily in the southern half of the state. Learn more about this rather distinctive and conspicuous weed in this article.

General Approaches to Insect Control

There are several general approaches to insect pest management. Learn about the major categories of control, including cultual, physical, biological, chemical and more in this article by entomologist Dan Mahr…

Pasque Flower, Pulsatilla vulgaris

Pasque flower is one of the first to bloom in spring. Learn more about this pretty herbaceous perennial plant in this article.

Lettuce Shows

Lettuce is a great plant for adding interesting foliar color and texture to beds and containers. Learn more about how to make a show of your lettuce in this article…

Snowdrops, Galanthus spp.

Snowdrops feature delicate white flowers blooming very early, even pushing through the snow in cold areas. Several species of Galanthus are planted as ornamentals, with most hardy to zone 5, but some to zone 2. Learn more about this hardy group of perennial bulbs in this article.

Love-in-a-Mist, Nigella damascena

With unique flowers in blues and white, love-in-a-mist is an old-fashioned, self-seeding annual that is right at home in a cottage garden. Learn much more about this easy to grow flower in this article.

Nepeta xfaassenii ‘Walker’s Low’

Nepeta xfaassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ was chosen by the Perennial Plant Association as their Plant of the Year 2007. With clouds of blue flowers floating on spires above mounds of blue-grey foliage, this plant is a great addition to both formal and informal gardens. You can find out a lot more about this great perennial by reading this article…

Rove Beetles (Staphylinidae)

There are many beneficial insects that people frequently overlook. One of those groups of good guys are the rove beetles, or staphylinids. Although they are usually small, these beetles are easily recognized by the slender, dark-colored body and an exposed abdomen. To learn more about these beetles read this article…