Best Zone 7 Plants for 2010

It’s cold and there’s still snow in the ground but the planting season is just around the corner. With this in mind it’s time to start thinking about what we want to plan this season.
As with every year, this is about the time the 2010 plant catalogs start rolling in and if you are like [...]

Blue Sea Holly for Dry Hot Spots

Dry hot spots are the hardest to garden for obvious reasons. Maybe it’s too far to get a garden hose, maybe you are a green gardener that doesn’t like to waste a lot of water or simply nothing grows there. Whatever the reason is, it can be challenging to find an attractive plant that will [...]

Hardy Hibiscus-The Ultimate Tropical Feel Temperate Plant

If you are looking for a true tropical looking plant, then look no further than the Hardy Hibiscus.   While some mistake these for Rose of Sharon (they are related), these are a breed all onto themselves.  Unlike the Rose of Sharon, these hibiscii are die back perennials while the Rose of Sharon is a decidious [...]