Trees, shrubs, ground covers and many vines are perennials – but so are plants that bloom every year, herbaceous perennials. In warmer areas like the Triangle, some annuals will act as perennials, such as impatiens, snapdragons or begonias.
August in Cary is still pretty hot to be doing much in your garden – so why not consider adding some punch with garden art? There are so many ways of doing this, and there are no rules. It’s all about what you like and what makes you smile.
This weekend is the 4th of July holiday, or the day that we Americans celebrate the birth of our country’s independence. So, how can you celebrate this important day in the garden? A little blue, a little white and lots of red.
Melody Hughes, a North Carolina State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, shares with us some invasive plants to watch out for as you’re filling your yard this season.
Melody Hughes, a North Carolina State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, shares with us how easy it is to give your yard great curb appeal without breaking the bank…or your back.