Plants

The art of garden design is learning to create an appealing environment using a combination of plants that blend well together, where one plant not only complements another, but also looks attractive when its companions are having their "down" time. Proper plant selection is one the most important secrets in successful gardening.

Annuals

Impatiens
Marigold

Herbs

Basil
Chives
Rosemary

Shrubs

Azaleas
Spirea

Fruit

Strawberries
Tomatoes

Native

Coneflower
Viburnum

Vegetables

Asparagus
Rhubarb

Ground Cover

Lily-of-the-Valley
Periwinkle
Sweet Woodruff

Perennials

Bleeding-heart
Chrysanthemum
Daylilies

Perennials

There are few things that bring more pleasure than the return of perennials each year.

Perennials, as opposed to annuals, bloom year after year (the word “perennial” is the Latin term for “perpetual”). Most perennials die back during the winter and grow up again in the spring.