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Agastache – Hyssop – Hummingbird Mint
August’s Practically Perfect Plant! Agastache – Irresistable to More than Just Hummingbirds! Agastache, August’s Practically Perfect Plant, was nominated by the hummingbirds that visit (and claim) my garden. I have a lot of hummingbird favorites in my yard, such as Monarda and Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet, but the Agastache (or Hyssop) is hands-down their favorite! …
Annabelle Hydrangea – Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’
July’s Practically Perfect Plant! Annabelle Hydrangea – Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ USDA Zones 3-9. Part shade to part sun. 3-5’ tall and wide. Moderate water needs. Handles harsh Colorado sun and heat better than most hydrangeas! Hydrangeas – The Stars of the Shade Garden Who doesn’t love hydrangeas? The neat, rounded shrubs come in sizes small …
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Giant Fleeceflower – Persicaria polymorpha
June’s Practically Perfect Plant! USDA Zones 4 – 9. Full sun to part sun. Likes well drained, moist soil, but can handle drier soils once established. 5 – 6 feet tall, around 5 feet wide but slowly spreads over the years. The Giant Fleeceflower – A Serious Attention Grabber! The Giant Fleeceflower definitely deserves Practically …
Pasque Flower – Pulsatilla Vulgaris
May’s Practically Perfect Plant! The Pasque Flower blooms in early spring. USDA Zones 4-8. Part sun – part shade for high elevations. Read below for more on light preferences. 12”H x 12”W. Pasque Flower – A unique, early spring blooming perennial! The Pasque Flower is such a unique and beautiful plant with so many great …
Korean Spice Viburnum – Viburnum Carlesii
April’s Practically Perfect Plant – The Korean Spice Viburnum is one of my favorite shrubs, and that says a lot because shrubs are probably my favorite type of garden plant. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 – 8 and handles sun to part shade. This plant is not fussy, and it rewards you every …
Dwarf ‘Nana’ Serbian Spruce
March’s Practically Perfect Plant – Winter is when the true value of evergreens is most apparent and appreciated! That’s why I chose to write about one of my all-time favorite evergreens for March’s Practically Perfect Plant – the Dwarf Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika “Nana’). I love this shrub!! Hardy in Zones 4-7, it supposedly needs …
Winter Gardening Goals
The Blog is Back! Battling the Blues with Winter Gardening Goals Well, I’m ashamed to admit how long it’s been since I last wrote, but I’m back! Writing this blog is the perfect way to handle the blues I get when the growing season is over. Sadly, as I’m not really a big cool weather …
Tips on Designing an Attractive Hummingbird Garden
Designing a hummingbird garden really isn’t rocket science. But over the years, my gardens have evolved as I’ve learned how to draw in more regular patrons to the buffet I set out for our local hummingbirds. I’ve come to recognize some critical components that every hummingbird garden should include to create a space attractive to …
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Agastache – Hyssop – Hummingbird Mint
August’s Practically Perfect Plant! Agastache – Irresistable to More than Just Hummingbirds! Agastache, August’s Practically Perfect Plant, was nominated by the hummingbirds that visit (and claim) my garden. I have a lot of hummingbird favorites in my yard, such as Monarda and Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet, but the Agastache (or Hyssop) is hands-down their favorite! …
Winter Gardening Goals
The Blog is Back! Battling the Blues with Winter Gardening Goals Well, I’m ashamed to admit how long it’s been since I last wrote, but I’m back! Writing this blog is the perfect way to handle the blues I get when the growing season is over. Sadly, as I’m not really a big cool weather …
Tips on Designing an Attractive Hummingbird Garden
Designing a hummingbird garden really isn’t rocket science. But over the years, my gardens have evolved as I’ve learned how to draw in more regular patrons to the buffet I set out for our local hummingbirds. I’ve come to recognize some critical components that every hummingbird garden should include to create a space attractive to …
Tips on Designing an Attractive Hummingbird Garden Read More »
Agastache – Hyssop – Hummingbird Mint
August’s Practically Perfect Plant! Agastache – Irresistable to More than Just Hummingbirds! Agastache, August’s Practically Perfect Plant, was nominated by the hummingbirds that visit (and claim) my garden. I have a lot of hummingbird favorites in my yard, such as Monarda and Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet, but the Agastache (or Hyssop) is hands-down their favorite! …
Does Raising Monarch Butterflies Help or Hurt the Species?
Discovering Monarchs My sons and I have spent the last several summers raising Monarch butterflies. The catalyst was a sad experience we had back in October of 2016. Of course, we had heard about the plight of Monarchs and their population decline years earlier, so we were sure to allow some milkweed to grow in …
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Annabelle Hydrangea – Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’
July’s Practically Perfect Plant! Annabelle Hydrangea – Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ USDA Zones 3-9. Part shade to part sun. 3-5’ tall and wide. Moderate water needs. Handles harsh Colorado sun and heat better than most hydrangeas! Hydrangeas – The Stars of the Shade Garden Who doesn’t love hydrangeas? The neat, rounded shrubs come in sizes small …
Annabelle Hydrangea – Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ Read More »
Giant Fleeceflower – Persicaria polymorpha
June’s Practically Perfect Plant! USDA Zones 4 – 9. Full sun to part sun. Likes well drained, moist soil, but can handle drier soils once established. 5 – 6 feet tall, around 5 feet wide but slowly spreads over the years. The Giant Fleeceflower – A Serious Attention Grabber! The Giant Fleeceflower definitely deserves Practically …
June’s Practically Perfect Plant – The Giant Fleeceflower
Do you have a favorite plant that you feel deserves recognition as a Practically Perfect Plant? Nominate it!
Agastache – Hyssop – Hummingbird Mint
August’s Practically Perfect Plant! Agastache – Irresistable to More than Just Hummingbirds! Agastache, August’s Practically Perfect Plant, was nominated by the hummingbirds that visit (and claim) my garden. I have a lot of hummingbird favorites in my yard, such as Monarda and Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet, but the Agastache (or Hyssop) is hands-down their favorite! …
Annabelle Hydrangea – Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’
July’s Practically Perfect Plant! Annabelle Hydrangea – Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ USDA Zones 3-9. Part shade to part sun. 3-5’ tall and wide. Moderate water needs. Handles harsh Colorado sun and heat better than most hydrangeas! Hydrangeas – The Stars of the Shade Garden Who doesn’t love hydrangeas? The neat, rounded shrubs come in sizes small …
Annabelle Hydrangea – Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ Read More »
Giant Fleeceflower – Persicaria polymorpha
June’s Practically Perfect Plant! USDA Zones 4 – 9. Full sun to part sun. Likes well drained, moist soil, but can handle drier soils once established. 5 – 6 feet tall, around 5 feet wide but slowly spreads over the years. The Giant Fleeceflower – A Serious Attention Grabber! The Giant Fleeceflower definitely deserves Practically …
Pasque Flower – Pulsatilla Vulgaris
May’s Practically Perfect Plant! The Pasque Flower blooms in early spring. USDA Zones 4-8. Part sun – part shade for high elevations. Read below for more on light preferences. 12”H x 12”W. Pasque Flower – A unique, early spring blooming perennial! The Pasque Flower is such a unique and beautiful plant with so many great …
Korean Spice Viburnum – Viburnum Carlesii
April’s Practically Perfect Plant – The Korean Spice Viburnum is one of my favorite shrubs, and that says a lot because shrubs are probably my favorite type of garden plant. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 – 8 and handles sun to part shade. This plant is not fussy, and it rewards you every …
Dwarf ‘Nana’ Serbian Spruce
March’s Practically Perfect Plant – Winter is when the true value of evergreens is most apparent and appreciated! That’s why I chose to write about one of my all-time favorite evergreens for March’s Practically Perfect Plant – the Dwarf Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika “Nana’). I love this shrub!! Hardy in Zones 4-7, it supposedly needs …
Winter Gardening Goals
The Blog is Back! Battling the Blues with Winter Gardening Goals Well, I’m ashamed to admit how long it’s been since I last wrote, but I’m back! Writing this blog is the perfect way to handle the blues I get when the growing season is over. Sadly, as I’m not really a big cool weather …
Tips on Designing an Attractive Hummingbird Garden
Designing a hummingbird garden really isn’t rocket science. But over the years, my gardens have evolved as I’ve learned how to draw in more regular patrons to the buffet I set out for our local hummingbirds. I’ve come to recognize some critical components that every hummingbird garden should include to create a space attractive to …
Tips on Designing an Attractive Hummingbird Garden Read More »
Agastache – Hyssop – Hummingbird Mint
August’s Practically Perfect Plant! Agastache – Irresistable to More than Just Hummingbirds! Agastache, August’s Practically Perfect Plant, was nominated by the hummingbirds that visit (and claim) my garden. I have a lot of hummingbird favorites in my yard, such as Monarda and Orange Carpet Hummingbird Trumpet, but the Agastache (or Hyssop) is hands-down their favorite! …