And spokesperson he truly is! In his infectiously witty British way, he will tell you what is so joyful about growing the one category of plants that will bring you color and texture to your garden year after year without replanting. That is the nature of perennials versus annuals and biennials.
Our intrepid In the Garden host for this week, David Letourneau, is bringing you a new installment called Creating a Defensible Space Around Your Home.
In the meantime, stay cool and consider your shade garden. And here's just one small tip to think about. When you water your plants, be certain to occasionally flush out those plants such as Bromeliads that tend to pool water in their cups.