Linda finds that dwarf fig trees are your best bet for a rewarding patio garden. "Cold hardier than other fig varieties, it reaches 4-8’ tall by 3-4’ wide when mature," she notes. "And this variety ...
It needs sun and sandy soils to grow lots of sweet lavender blooms for your feathered friends, and does best in clumps. If you're designing a rock garden, invest in dwarf blazing star (Liatris ...