Sweet Wintersweet
By January, dedicated green thumb gardeners begin yearning for something, anything, growing in the landscape that hints of the coming spring, which is still…
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Garden Books for Christmas
Christmas is right around the proverbial corner, and the urge to find perfect gifts for friends and family members is ramping up. For those…
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Christmas in Every Corner
Although Cary real estate agent Peggy Dixon decorates her home throughout the year, at Christmas she pulls out all the stops. The expansive collection…
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Your Garden Questions, Answered
Q; I tried growing kniphofia for the first time this year, and although they did bloom and were very pretty, they were warped and…
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The Glow That Grows
It’s hard not to like golden creeping Jenny in the summer. Botanically known as Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea,’ this low-growing groundcover’s small, round, brilliant chartreuse…
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Hanging Out at Home
Serene palette and durable fabrics create a true family room. Two dogs, two cats and four kids, two of whom have special needs. The…
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These Dogwoods Beg for Attention
As the dog days of summer approach, many woody ornamentals that heralded the new spring with flashy flower displays are past their blooming primes…
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Glory, Glory
Gloriosa superba ‘Rothchildiana’ — now there’s a mouthful! When it comes to botanical names, this is about as pompous as it gets. But this…
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All in the Details
Beauty and function for aging in place Think of it as a sign of maturity — the decision to adapt your home for aging…
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Born in the U.S.A.: Native Wisterias
In the unofficial spring competition to be the biggest, most bodacious bloomer in the landscape, wisterias often emerge the winner, displaying broad swaths of…
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