Description
Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans, previously Rhus radicans) is a woody perennial that grows as a bushy, erect or trailing shrub or as a woody climbing vine, ranging from 60 cm to 2 m (2 to 7 ft) tall. It…
The name “geranium” is often given to two members of the geranium family (Geraniaceae). However, the name really belongs only to one of them – the hardy perennial Geranium. The other is a tender perennial, not hardy in Canada. When…
Garlic is not only easy to grow, it is available in several varieties, which can be nurtured, then sampled like fine wine.
Garlic varieties
There are 2 main types of garlic:
Softnecks (Allium sativum var. sativum), which do well in…
Many, but not all, perennials benefit from division after they have grown for a number of years. This gardening guide describes the common gardening practice of perennial division, including why, when and how to divide your plants. You can replant…
Perennials are plants that renew themselves each year growing from their hardy roots. Although there are woody perennials, such as trees and shrubs, the plants most people refer to as perennials are herbaceous plants that die back to the ground…
What is a Perennial?
Perennials are hardy, ornamental plants that live for at least 3 years and die back to the ground each winter in colder climates. Most perennials bloom in the second year after seeding; however, there are now…
Perennials are hardy ornamental plants that survive in a garden for at least 3 years, and die back to the ground each winter in colder climates. Not all plants with the ability to be perennial are hardy in all areas.…
Perennials are plants that renew themselves each year from their hardy roots. Although there are woody perennials, such as trees and shrubs, the plants most people refer to as perennials are herbaceous plants that die back to the ground at…
Ferns are fascinating and ancient plants, one of the first plant groups to adapt to life on land. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from the Arctic to the tropics, with many species growing on all continents.…
