Every spring, there’s a moment in the garden center when the hostas wake up. Some have been here all winter, tucked safely beneath blankets in their pots or just below the mulch and snow, waiting for the soil to warm. Others begin their journey as bare roots that we...
The Perennial Plant Association has named Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’ — commonly known as Blackhawks big bluestem — the 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year! This award highlights plants that excel in beauty, resilience, and ecological value, and Blackhawks delivers...
The Best small hydrangeas for Midwest & Zone 5 Gardens If you’re gardening in the Midwest—especially here in Zone 5—you know the weather can feel like a dramatic television series: surprise plot twists, emotional highs and lows, and the occasional stormy...
Brighten Low-Light Areas with these 10 stunning Perrenials Not every garden basks in full sun. Some spaces live in soft morning light, beneath tall trees or beside north-facing walls where shadows linger long after the day has brightened. These corners may seem quiet,...
