Hosta Shade Gardens provide Peace and Tranquility!

Tranquility is represented in these gardens below.   The website www.elook.com best describes tranquility.  ”It is a state of peace and quiet ” or how I view it as place to reflect or be alone or relax.    there is nothing better for me but to sit and absorbs natures best with a good book. [...]

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Perennial Paradise 2012

This past summer, Perennial Paradise took on a new look.  We expanded our growing perennial stock and for the spring of 2012 we will have many new varieties of perennials.   In addition to the perennials we will be making some changes to the garden center site.  We are always open to suggestions and are [...]

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Perennial Paradise Garden Center

As previous owner of Home Grown Landscapes and now Perennial Paradise, I have installed many perennial garden landscaped projects over the years. I have developed a wealth of knowledge in the areas of perennials, shrubs and trees and external resources that contribute to individuals with gardening and landscape needs. I welcome customers to come and [...]

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Perennials left in pots on the deck over winter? Not a good idea!

Keeping perennials in pots over the winter is a sure way to kill them.    There are many factors that cause perennials to winter kill. 1.  Plants in the ground stay moist, but plants left in pots will dry out from the thawing and freezing  in the fall and spring. 2.  Even Zone Hardy plants will [...]

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When to Plant Container Grown Perennials?

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If you can dig a hole in your garden most any time of the year up until September 15th is a good time to plant your container grown perennials.   Here are some suggestions! 1.  Dig a hole that is 2x the size of your perennial. 2.  Water it and then let the water soak into [...]

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How to Divide Your Perennials?

As spring approaches, you may discover that you have perennials coming up all over the place.   Many perennials expand by root or seed.  When perennials are peeking out of the ground at a height of no greater than 3 inches, I recommend that you get a good sturdy butcher knife and cut into the soil [...]

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Got the Itch Yet?

WOW! Awesome! Oh my Gosh!, What Beauty! Do you want this kind of response from visitors coming to your house to see your garden center. Perennial Paradise sees into the future. We see color, texture, design and color. Our perennials, can offer you a life time of beauty and enjoyment to your current and future [...]

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Blue Heron Guards Perennial Paradise!

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The Blue Heron guarded the premises of Perennial Paradise last summer.   This new pond addition was built by Duane Hardy.  The perennials in and around the pond are potted and are for sale should you want to buy one.   The pond itself has about 20 pretty gold fish and a pleasant sounding percolating [...]

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In My Early Days of Perennial Paradise

In my early days, I used to buy perennials from garden centers.  It became very expensive and it seemed I never got very far.  As my gardens needed splitting, I decided one day to take all my splits and plant them in this area.   Now 3 years later, void of some weeds involved …lol… [...]

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