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Vermont Garden Journal: The Many Colors Of Foliaged Perennials

Different colored foliaged perennials have become very popular. Silver is a color that is often overlooked which I like for brightening dark areas and adding contrast.

Some of my favorites include Silver Carpet, Mullien, Salvia and Artemisia. While these silver foliaged perennials thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, there are others that grow well in shade and moist soil. Two that I like are Lamium and Brunnera. Listen in to this podcast to hear more about both types.

Now for this week's tip: wait until you see buds forming along your rose stems before pruning. Then prune to above a large, outward facing bud to stimulate a new branch in that direction.

Charlie Nardozzi is a nationally recognized garden writer, radio and TV show host, consultant, and speaker. Charlie is the host of All Things Gardening on Sunday mornings at 9:35 during Weekend Edition on Vermont Public. Charlie is a guest on Vermont Public's Vermont Edition during the growing season. He also offers garden tips on local television and is a frequent guest on national programs.
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