As July fades to August and the sun continues to bake your backyard, you might be feeling a little lackluster about your garden. But don’t despair! We've put together a shortlist of some our favorite full-sun, drought-tolerant shrubs and perennials. Adding a couple of these low-maintenance summer gem will ensure your garden stays colorful all year long. Perennials CoreopsisBright … [Read more...]
July 29, 2019 By Elle Riccardi
Drought-Tolerant Plants for Hudson Valley Gardens
Filed Under: Gardening Tips and Tricks Tagged With: butterfly bush, caryopteris, coneflower, coreopsis, drought-tolerant, echinacea, gardening, hibiscus, hydrangea, perennials, salvia, shrubs, summer, yarrow
June 16, 2016 By Elle Riccardi
Salvia – Plant Profile
Common Varieties: "Meadow Sage" (the most common perennial Salvia), "May Night". Similar and Related Plants: Lavender, Nepeta "Catmint", Russian Sage. Description: Salvia is the name a a group of plants in the mint family, including sage. Since it refers to a group and not a specific plant, Salvia plants come in a huge variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. The most common varieties found … [Read more...]
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