Perennials
Notable Natives: Asclepias tuberosa
Are you looking for a perennial that is drought tolerant, supports pollinators and helps monarch butterflies? Butterfly weed!
Read MorePerennial Garden Maintenance in August
If you grow perennial plants, this is a good week to do a flower garden assessment and some quick fix improvements. Since our fall season is so long on Cape Cod, the clean-up and other maintenance you do in August will result in a more attractive garden for the next two months. Here are some…
Read MoreJune is Perennial Month
June is a month when gardeners and garden centers celebrate perennial plants. And there are so many to enjoy! Perennials are wonderful in the landscape because they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. But just as people come with assorted appearances and personalities, perennial plants do as well. The secret to having a good perennial…
Read MorePlants For More Landscape Color
One of the things that many of our customers request is “More color!” Usually they are talking about flowers, of course. We all want something that’s in bloom in every month of the year. But along with planning for plants that will flower, remember to look at foliage color and texture. If your garden is…
Read MorePassionate About Peonies
At this time of year the perennials are arriving at Hyannis Country Garden, and among all the wonderful new cultivars one old-fashioned plant remains a favorite. Many employees and customers alike are passionate for peonies! Here are some tips for success with these plants. Always grow peonies in the full sun. If your plants have stopped…
Read MoreWhat To Do In The Landscape In Early Spring
Thank goodness the temperatures are starting to rise on Cape Cod because there is so much to be done in the yard and garden. Here is a pictorial to-do list for the first week of April: 1. Rake leaves where they have gathered and cut old perennials that have remained in the garden all winter down…
Read MoreCan I Plant Forced Bulbs In The Yard?
Learn how to place forced bulbs that have been grown in pots into the garden this spring. Most of these are perennial.
Read MoreFlowers 12 Months Per Year
You can have something in bloom outside in every month of the year on Cape Cod. Here are just a few plants for year-round flowers.
Read MorePlants For Winter Color
There are several plants that bloom in the winter, have colorful berries or variegated leaves. Read about plants for winter interest.
Read MoreAre Fall Mums Perennial?
Read about the hardy mums you buy in the fall and how to increase the chances that they will return to flower next year.
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