David Mattern

David Mattern

David Mattern is a horticulturist at Chanticleer, a public garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

  • Blue Shadow Fothergilla, Color Guard Yucca and Wedding Gown Bigleaf Hydrangea
    Design

    The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region

    When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…

  • Xit daffodil
    Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports

    Shopping-List Plants for the Mid-Atlantic

    If you’ve run into a garden rut, we’ve got you covered. It’s time to start planning for your first trip to the local nursery or garden center. What plants will…

  • deer-resistant plants for the Mid-Atlantic
    Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports

    Plants That the Herbivores Will Avoid in the Mid-Atlantic

    Fionuala Campion says in her article, Dazzling Deer-Resistant Perennials, "Though very graceful and delightful to behold in their native habitat, deer are a voracious force to reckon with in many…

  • Geranium ‘Blushing Turtle’
    Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports

    Perennial Rebloomers for the Mid-Atlantic

    Dan Robarts says in his article on reblooming perennials, "...the criteria I generally adhere to for earning a spot in the beds at my home or botanical garden workplace center…