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Squirrel Corn - Dicentra canadensis The Dicentra canadensis, known to most of us by the more intriguing name of Squirrel Corn, is a perennial native to the deciduous hardwood forests and woodlands of the eastern regions of North America. The Squirrel Corn is known for its unique and, at times, bizarrely shaped root network that gives the plant its name, or at least part of its name. The tangle of roots ends in clusters of yellow nodules, resembling a kernel of corn.  However, we …

How To Make A Perennial Garden Perennial plants are those that live and produce blooms for more than two years. Unlike annuals, which die after one season, perennial plants continue to provide colorful flowers year after year. A perennial garden is the easiest way for you to have continuously blooming plants in an area of your yard with a minimum amount of maintenance. You can choose from a wide variety of perennial flowering plants for your garden. The following are a few of the most popul …

How To Plant Bare Root Trees, Fruit Trees, Evergreens & Shrubs For those born with a green thumb planting flowers, shrubs, trees, and edibles seem so easy. Dig a hole. Put the plant in water and done. It is a much more difficult task for the rest of the world than merely digging a hole. There are many necessary steps to planting to make it a success. This article will discuss How to plant bare-root trees, fruit trees, evergreens, and shrubsand have success. The very first …

Perfect Summer Flowers Picking flowers that will give you color all summer long is not as hard as you think. Summer is that time of year when we have lots of backyard gatherings and barbecues and having a colorful and inviting area is always a plus. Here are some great choices for adding that summer color you want to your garden area.  The Perennial Hibiscus is a beautiful wildflower that will bloom in reds, pinks, and whites. They can grow anywhere from two to eight f …

Ferns History Ferns have grown on earth for millions of years. They have existed today bear many similarities to those that appear in ancient fossils. Most North American fern is native to the eastern part of the United States and southern portions of Canada. Growing Conditions Most ferns grow best under moist, shady conditions. Ferns commonly prefer lighting conditions similar to what they would receive on the forest floor, with light coming through the tree canopy intermitte …