Boxwood hedges lend wonderful accents to formal and informal garden spaces. Boxwoods add year-round interest to a garden, they provide a backdrop for other species, and they provide homes for birds and other wildlife. So you have decided on your hedge, but may be wondering what to plant behind boxwoods. What to plant behind …
Peonies have always been my favorite. Their soft, beautiful pink blooms light up any garden and bring a pop of color to your yard and home. They make for an incredible bouquet, and they are definitely my perennial of choice. While stunning all on their own, it’s great to know what to plant with peonies, …
If you are planning on a garden this summer, you should know about companion planting. Companion planting is a generations-old practice of planting specific crops near other crops that can help out one another. For instance, some plants may help protect vulnerable ones by deterring pests, stimulating growth, or welcoming bees to the garden. One …
Few flowers are as stunning, resilient, and easy to care for as the daylily is. Even though they are easy to take care of, you will still want to be intentional about what to plant with daylilies (and what to avoid). This process is called “companion planting” and it takes into consideration various plant similarities, …