Commented: Monarda - Do I really want to grow this?Monarda behavior seems to be location and soil type-dependent.
I had a nice patch of purple Monarda that didn't spread significantly and was mostly wiped out after a -9F winter low.
Salvia "Bla...
Commented: Perennial MUMs plant now.In general, spring is much better than fall or even mid to late summer for planting mums.
Even the hybrids touted as hardy need ample time to develop strong root systems before hard frost.
Our local...
Commented: Spring for your fig treeOnce figs have started leafing out, they're susceptible to frost damage. You don't want to leave them under cover for too long once they've started growing, since lack of light will result in pale dro...
