When the daffodils begin to poke their noses up in our beds and borders, we know the glories of spring will soon be with us. By Barbara Perry Lawton (This article first appeared in The Gateway Gardener April 2016 issue) When the daffodils begin to poke their noses up in our beds and borders, we know the glories of spring
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There are many more choices for color in the shade garden than most gardens are aware of, including beautiful annuals such as New Guinea impatiens, begonia, caladium, cyclamen, fuchsia, lobelia, perilla and torenia. By Barbara Perry Lawton (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener April 2017 issue) There are many more choices for color in the shade garden
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One of gardening’s great challenges is pruning clematis, if you listen to many of the experts. Gardeners may shy away from growing clematis because they fear that pruning properly is too complicated. By Barbara Perry Lawton [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener June 2015 issue.] One of gardening’s great challenges is pruning clematis, if you listen to
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If you’re looking for durable reliable perennials that are easy to care for and offer a variety of flower colors and forms, you should consider daylilies. By Barbara Perry Lawton [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener July/August 2012 issue.] If you’re looking for durable reliable perennials that are easy to care for and offer a variety of
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Among spring’s glories are peonies. The flowers are beautiful. The fragrance is spectacular. A plus in our region is that they are not eaten by deer. By Barbara Perry Lawton Photos courtesy Klehm’s Song Sparrow Farm and Nursery (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener May 2014 issue) Among spring’s glories are peonies. The flowers are beautiful. The
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