Salvia, the genus of the sage family, includes a variety of stunning perennial plants that brighten up any summer garden with whimsical lavender colored flower clusters. While it's stunning on its own ...

Gardeners always find common ground. Put two or more avid gardeners together and soon the talk will turn to the weather, which pests are plaguing our plants, and finally, our favorite flowers.

Conventional wisdom says autumn comes in three colors -- red, gold and orange. But if you want to thumb your nose at the calendar without a lot of fuss, think salvia. This most ruggedly ...

Q: I listened to your podcast earlier this summer, and in one of them you mentioned a perennial salvia that was blooming better than other types, but I can’t remember the name. Can you repeat what the ...

There are so many types of salvias, you could spend years discovering new varieties – you may wish to move to a place with a bigger yard to fit them all in. Along with an endless variety of hue and ...

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your garden, there are lots — and I mean lots — of summer-blooming perennials to choose from. But one genus really stands out in my mind as a can’t-lose choice: ...

* What it is: Salvias are usually repeat bloomers, but this 2023 introduction from Darwin Perennials can keep blooming on and off from May through frost – especially if you’re good about deadheading ...

Rub a leaf between your fingers, and you’ll know instantly from the minty fresh aroma that Salvia nemorosa belongs to the mint family. This charming, reliable and stalwart perennial should have a ...

Pruning is an important task to help ensure plant health and keep the perennial garden thriving. In my work as a professional gardener, I try to observe the recommended guidelines for pruning shrubs ...

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...