Posts by Alexander Whaley

You want a bridge that doesn’t just look dreamy but smells like a summer afternoon? Agastache—aka hummingbird mint—throws up fragrant, colorful spires right when late spring begs for drama....

Nepeta (aka catmint) throws out bloom “waves” that roll right into summer, and it’s wildly forgiving. You want constant color, bees on a happy bender, and plants that don’t need coddling? Say...

Picture this: a low, shimmering haze of lavender-blue that softens your yard and begs for a picnic blanket. That’s what catmint does in late spring—turns edges and beds into pillowy “clouds”...

Want those golden Rudbeckia blooms flaunting color before summer even RSVPs? You can absolutely nudge them into an early show. These fast, friendly hints help your black-eyed Susans pop sooner, look...

Want butterflies to crash your late-spring garden party? Plant bee balm and roll out the tiny red carpet. These blooming beauties serve nectar like an all-you-can-eat buffet, and the guests show up...

Craving that crisp, magazine-worthy garden vibe by late spring? Shasta daisies deliver bright, tidy blooms that look spotless even when everything else still yawns awake. These cluster ideas keep...