Good plants, bad plants
Some of the most standard plants have surprising problems. But in the garden, choosing without full information can lead to regrets.
So how do you find the best plants? One way is by attending local education events such as The Morton Arboretum's Midwest Gardening Symposium, to be held March 5-7.
We asked some of the speakers for plants they recommend -- or don't -- along with details on their seminars.
--Beth Botts, Special to the Tribune
So how do you find the best plants? One way is by attending local education events such as The Morton Arboretum's Midwest Gardening Symposium, to be held March 5-7.
We asked some of the speakers for plants they recommend -- or don't -- along with details on their seminars.
--Beth Botts, Special to the Tribune
Image 1 of 11
|
Good plant: Rodgersia pinnata
This hardy, moist-soil-loving, tall Asian perennial has large leaves that bring a contrast of texture to rain gardens, which usually are planted rather monotonously with fine-textured prairie plants.
-- Andrea Green of Gardens by Design in Oak Park, andreatgreen.com Her seminar: Design a Prettier Rain Garden, 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. March 6 |
E-mail
Twitter
Facebook
StumbleUpon
