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Yes, Peonies Will Flower Before June

I just had to share this photo with our Northscapers. There are always so many scenes that remind us that spring is in the air and the gardening season is upon us, but nothing confirms that more than a flowery bed of perennials in bloom.

I have come to appreciate peonies. Where once they were my mother's flower that bloomed for a few days in June, we now have so many different varieties available. It's worth noting, though, that many varieties have different bloom times, and some...

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1 comments Posted May 5, 2012 by James Kohut

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The Flower Power Of Our Garden Perennials

My Heart Is Given To The Art

Those who know me, know that I am a tree and shrub kind of guy. So it should be no surprise that when it comes to a flowery performance in the garden, my heart is invariably with the flowering trees and shrubs. But as all savvy northern gardeners know, while the performance may be commanding, it is all too brief. So when the call goes out for long-lasting bloom in the garden, that is job is best left to our herbaceous friends.

I have to say, I personally prefer perennials over...

P.S. - Want to chat about the flower power of northern perennials? Post your thoughts as comments!

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2 comments Posted April 3, 2012 by James Kohut

Filed under gardening gardens James perennials bedding plants

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