Posts by Jon M

Spirea isn’t too particular when it comes to soil – it tolerates poor soil, dry soil, sandy soil, and acidic soil (in addition to partial shade and heat or cold). However, soil moisture and...

Spirea offers beautiful flowers – and it can tolerate both partial shade and severe cold. Still, this leaves the question of drought tolerance for this flowering shrub. So, how much water does...

Spirea (from the Greek speira, or “wreath”) is a beautiful flowering shrub. It is deer resistant and tolerates poor soil, drought, and heat. That still leaves the question of cold hardiness,...

Spirea is a tough, fast-growing deciduous shrub with few pests – and most are hardy to Zone 5a (-20 Fahrenheit) or colder! Many species of spirea can tolerate drought, and some are deer-resistant....

Few garden styles can inspire a feeling of transcendency and serenity as a Japanese garden. But how do you get that effect? What plants should you use? And how do you design it? Japanese garden...

If you have a rocky landscape or you like rock gardens, you’ll need some plants that thrive in such an environment. Luckily, there are plenty of low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennials that...