Giant leopard plant- Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum. Ligularia was its Latin name when I was in college, but now it is farfugium! This is the large leopard plant. It is a wonderful shade perennial ...

Azalea caterpillars: There are reports of azalea caterpillars showing up on the north shore. These black and white and red caterpillars can virtually strip azalea bushes if the population gets high ...

Ajuga, also known as carpetweed or bugleweed, is a vigorous perennial that’s often used as a ground cover due to its striking foliage and expansive, creeping nature. It’s a very low-maintenance plant ...

These ground covers can help reduce soil erosion, suppress weeds, add more visual interest to your lawn.