I have a bed of iris that has quit blooming each spring. It’s pretty much in full sun, so I don’t think that’s the problem.

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Evergreen ground cover plants add color to the winter garden while performing important ecological services. Discover hardy perennials and shrubs that add color and texture to the landscape all year ...

When we first plant our flower beds, we imagine them turning out beautiful with swathes of colorful blooms, pleasant aromas, and fluttering butterflies or birds. Sadly, we also end up spending our ...