Author Archive: Peggy Riccio

  1. Sedums: The Perfect Plant

    by Peggy Riccio | August 3, 2010

    The many varieties of the hardy, tolerant sedum.

  2. Shade Containers

    by Peggy Riccio | March 31, 2010

    Brighten a shady spot with colorful containers

  3. New Plants for a New Decade

    by Peggy Riccio | February 1, 2010

    Freshen up your landscape with these new introductions.

  4. Color and Beauty in Winter’s Garden

    by Peggy Riccio | October 5, 2009

    Plants that provide structure and interest in the winter landscape.

  5. Decorating for Autumn

    by Peggy Riccio | August 4, 2009

    In the garden: Plants, pots, and outdoor accessories for the fall landscape.

  6. Growing Herbs In Containers

    by Peggy Riccio | June 2, 2009

    On the deck, patio, or in the garden these herbs love being contained.

  7. Vegetable Gardening In Raised Beds

    by Peggy Riccio | March 31, 2009

    Raised beds with soil high in organic matter results in higher yields.

  8. Bulbs For All Seasons

    by Peggy Riccio | August 13, 2008

    With the milder winters becoming more and more common in our area, I have become confident that I can try “southern” plants. Southern plants thrive in hot and humid summers but need a mild winter to make it to the next year. They are usually winter hardy to zone 7 or 8, not the uppermost [...]

  9. Hardy Geraniums

    by Peggy Riccio | April 11, 2008

    The first hardy geranium I purchased lasted only five months. Then again, I bought Samobor on an impulse: the maroon petals were peeled back like shooting stars, the green leaves had large bands of dark purple, and the foot-high plant swayed gently in the breeze. I was also quick to plant it in a sunny [...]

  10. New Plants For 2008

    by Peggy Riccio | March 15, 2008

    By Peggy Riccio LEFT AND MIDDLE: Thai Delight Caladiums ‘Notus Lotus’ (left) and ‘East Meets West’ (middle) from Hines Horticulture RIGHT: Pentas lanceolata ‘Northern Lights Lavender,’ from Ernst Benary of America. Ever in search of “what’s new,” I spent several weeks this past autumn talking with representatives from over 20 nurseries to learn about new plant introductions. I was looking for new plants to try this summer, not just new shades of petunias, or yet another begonia, but varieties th