By March, garden centers begin to display the first substantial perennials of the season. These are not flashy annuals or
The balcony season does not begin in May. Gardeners who aim for a strong start begin planning and planting in
Evergreens are often associated with autumn planting, and indeed autumn is a traditional period for establishment. However, for container-grown specimens,
Few sights in late winter cause as much mixed emotion as green shoots piercing the soil while frost still lingers
In my 30 years of consulting for garden owners in Budapest and beyond, the biggest mistake I see isn’t choosing
In early March, lawns appear dormant yet unsettled. Patches of dull grass, matted blades, and moss create the impression that
Lavender often looks untidy by early spring. The base becomes woody and bare, the upper shoots uneven and partially lignified.
There is a particular kind of morning in early spring — the sort when the borders are still half-asleep, the
Ornamental grasses provide structure and winter interest long after other perennials have retreated. Their dry stems and seed heads catch
In late February and early March, when the garden itself barely seems awake, hellebores suddenly appear in garden centers in