Panicum virgatum This time of year, the garden is getting tired of the heat and lack of water. However, there is one standout feature in many Cape Cod landscapes that is just about to come into its glory. Ornamental grasses are resilient and tough and will begin to take center stage come August and September. […]
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Bring on the heat with hardy Hibiscus! One of the showiest late summer flowers to pop this time of year is hibiscus. They are slow to break dormancy but once the heat starts, so does their growth. These plants require full sun and consistent moisture to live up to their full potential, but can tolerate
You know the heat is on when you start seeing Echinacea, aka Coneflowers coming into bloom. Loving the warmer temperature, the full sun, and good drainage, this is truly a great perennial for the Cape Cod garden. Another reason to grow Echinacea is that it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The rabbits do like to eat
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Ornamental grasses are very valuable additions to any landscape. They give interest in the garden for up to 9 months- emerging in the late spring, giving beautiful foliage texture all summer and coming into bloom in the fall and persisting into the winter. There are few plants that contribute that much to the garden. We
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Pink is one of the most popular colors in the garden. There are many varieties of perennials that come in pink such as Echinacea, Sedums, Dianthus, Astilbe and more. But here are a few that you may not be familiar with to add to your pink collection. Paeonia ‘Coral Fay’– This gorgeous variety of Peony