This spring, make a few pollinator plant swaps and watch the garden hum with visits from bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more. If you’re unsure which swaps to make, don’t worry. Experienced gardener and Master Naturalist, Sarah Jay, covers five easy ones to make now.
If you need a clumping perennial to bloom and show off in your garden from spring through summer, plant and grow a ‘Rozanne’ geranium plant. This award winner is perfect as a ground cover, in borders, or simply planted in a hanging basket. Learn how to grow it from experienced gardener, Sarah Jay.
If you love the sweetness of a snap pea in early spring, grow ‘Sugar Magnolia’ snap peas in your garden this year. This vigorous and visually interesting pea is a perfect addition to gardens in basically every part of North America. Experienced gardener and lover of ‘Sugar Magnolia’, Sarah Jay discusses the ins and outs of growing this pea here.
If you want to include Iceland poppy varieties in your garden this year, now is the time to get them planted. There are multiple colors and sizes to choose from, and all are lovely additions. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay outlines five of the most interesting varieties here.
If you want to grow an ornamental that does all the work of an edible, minus the edibility, grow ‘Summer Beauty’ allium. This lovely onion relative offers the garden beautiful blooms at the height of summer, and perennializes in a wide range. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through how to grow it.
If you want to plant wildflower seeds, March is a great time! It’s not too late to plant wild annuals to enjoy in summer and sometimes into fall. If you’re wondering what to plant, we’ve got you covered. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses seven wildflowers you can plant this month.
Have you ever tried growing heirloom tulips? These varieties have been passed down and grown over multiple generations. Most are unique additions to your garden, whether it’s in large in-ground beds, or in containers. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay highlights seven of the most interesting varieties here.
For a spring through fall peachy-orange profusion, grow ‘Totally Tangerine’ geum! This lovely herbaceous perennial is a stunning addition to rock gardens and cottage gardens alike. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay talks about how to cultivate this cute plant.
If you’re not sure about timing, don't prune! March is typically the end of late-winter pruning for growers in most regions. However, not all plants require late-winter to early-spring pruning. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses five plants you should wait to prune.
If you want spikes of sky blue flowers atop drought-tolerant pollinator plants, grow Salvia azurea, commonly referred to as blue sage. This lovely plant thrives in some of the harshest conditions, blooming through multiple seasons. Experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay provides tips on how to grow this generous plant.
Because there are so many, it’s hard to know what the best native plants are for year-round interest. However, it’s worth taking time to add a few to your garden. It benefits you and your local ecosystem. Master naturalist Sarah Jay discusses seven of the best ones that improve the garden all year long.
When it’s time to start zinnia seeds, start as many as you can! These lovely blooms offer a boost to your veggies, color to the garden, and food for pollinators. The most important part about starting zinnias is getting the timing right, and experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides some tips on this very subject.