Gardeners are always looking for plants that require little upkeep and yet give a lot; ones that are disease resistant, have pretty flowers and ones that deer find distasteful. They also want a ...

As gardeners, we’re often on the lookout for low-maintenance plants with colorful flower displays. One such plant that fits that description, and is vastly underutilized in the landscape, is baptisia.

Gardeners are always looking for plants that require little and yet give a lot; ones that are disease resistant, have pretty flowers and ones that deer find distasteful. Well, I have just rediscovered ...

A newly released research report from Mt. Cuba Center details the results of a four-year study of 46 selections of Baptisia, commonly called false indigo. The study evaluated the plants’ ornamental ...

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like milkweed and bee balm. However, fall planting is not recommended for certain ...

Baptisia or “False Indigo,” as it is commonly known, is an herbaceous perennial that is regarded as one of the best plants for a perennial border. A member of the Pea family, its common name stems ...

With fall in full swing, sunny spring days and flowers may not be the first thing on your mind. However, while the approaching colder weather may feel like a sign to store away your garden tools for ...

“When gardeners garden, it is not just plants that grow, but the gardeners themselves.”—Ken Druse. Over the years, I’ve divided many of my plants and used them to increase the size of my gardens or ...

Gardeners are always looking for plants that require little and yet give a lot; ones that are disease resistant, have pretty flowers and ones that deer find distasteful. Well, I have just rediscovered ...