This fall is the perfect time to get ready for fantastic, beautiful spring blooms! An enormously satisfying way to enjoy the long winter months is by creating a spring-blooming garden to look forward to. Just as the journey is half the fun, the anticipation of spring flowers might be one of the most enjoyable parts of fall and winter! In fact, there is no better way to get a jump on early spring blossoms than with planting a beautiful spring-blooming bulb garden! Hope Springs! The ...
When the best of the blooming season is in the rearview mirror, there is an exciting way to bring your favorite blooms inside. Many flowering plants, flowering bulbs in particular, can be tricked to have incredible blooms, even out of their regular season. Bright Spring and Summer Blossoms in Deep, Dark Winter Beyond regular trips to the florist or the delicate art of decorating with dried flowers, there is another way to bring fresh blooms inside during the dark winter months. ...
Plants that are used for hedges have many benefits including creating privacy, delineating an area, and developing structural interest in the garden. Imagine a hedge that not only achieves those goals but is also edible, medicinal, feeds and homes beneficial wildlife, all while being fragrant and gorgeous. A rosemary hedge can achieve all the above and much more! 10 Reasons To Plant A Rosemary Hedge 1. Create Privacy with a Rosemary Hedge Upright growing varieties of rosemary make ...
Who thinks of garden plants for the frozen months of winter? Just imagine creating gorgeous growing forms for future drapes of pristine glowing white snow. Here we’ll share more than just one way to make a beautiful blooming backyard the most precious place to spend a wonderful winter’s day. For some, winter is a special time of rest and reflection. While others may listen to the migratory pull and head to warmer climates to avoid winter’s frosty grasp. Many of us may complain, ...
Cottage gardens are all the rage right now. As part of this trend, you may have seen peonies popping up on your social media feeds. While the popularity of these plants is certainly not new – peonies have been garden staples for decades – there are a new group of gardeners taking an interest in their stunning blooms, whether that be for the value they add to the garden or to the aesthetic of their timelines. If you’re wanting to spice up your cottage garden or join in on the ...
The title of Most Unusual Succulent has to go to Lithops. Not only do they look wildly different from any other succulent – resembling stones, hooves, or tiny brains – they also have a fascinating structure and can survive with little to no water for extensive periods. Because these plants are so unusual, many gardeners find them difficult to care for. However, once you understand the basics, Lithops can be one of the lowest maintenance (and strangest-looking) plants in your entire ...
Easy going, low-maintenance, gorgeous, and long living. Perennials that stand the test of time are all the above. These undemanding perennial plants are a perfect way to begin establishing a legacy of blooming gardens. Create Nostalgia Long-living perennials deliver an established, historic flare to the landscape. You know long living perennials when you see them. They are often found at old homesteads or abandoned farmhouses. Sometimes long-lived and long-loved perennials have ...
Companion planting isn’t new. The practice has been used for decades, mostly for agricultural reasons. However, the home gardening community has found companion planting has a place outside agriculture. Certain plants benefit others by reducing pests and attracting beneficial insects, resulting in healthier plants overall. But in some cases, companion planting can be practiced simply because certain plants look great together. This is particularly seen with roses. Roses look ...
Isn’t that the goal, to be completely low maintenance and look great while you’re at it? It’s no longer function, style, fashion, or trend. If we want to have beautiful blooming backyards, choosing tough, self-reliant plants that don’t require excessive water is an absolute must. Xeriscaping, also known as gardening in a water-efficient conservational way is a way to keep things healthy and beautiful without putting a strain on dwindling water supplies. The seasonal drought conditions ...
Spring and summer are considered the most colorful times of the year. Bright and soft pastels take over your garden and you’re treated to a sea of color. Let’s not forget fall, when various shades of browns, reds, and oranges warm up your space as temperatures drop. But what if I told you that you could have bursts of color no matter the season? Make an impact all year round with colorful foliage plants. From brightening up a shady spot or adding a pop of color and texture to your ...
Summer in the garden is a magical experience. Aside from the extreme heat. And the wilting plants. And the excessive watering... In all honesty, managing a summer garden in hot climates is not typically the picturesque experience we hope it to be. It’s hard work. Luckily, if you’re looking to get away from the work, there is a low-maintenance option that will leave you sitting in the shade, sipping cocktails and enjoying your curated landscape – grasses. Ornamental grasses are the perfect ...
Lavender is a home garden favorite - an absolute must-have in all gardens. You probably know all the benefits of this evergreen perennial, that’s why you’ve planted it in that beautifully sunny spot in your garden. But what should you plant with it? Luckily, lavender has several companion plants that are just as easy to grow. From flowers to herbs, you can’t go wrong planting these 12 plants with your lavender. There are also a few plants that shouldn’t be planted anywhere near lavender, ...
Foundation plants have many functions. Possibly the most important is their ability to create an enticing, welcoming feeling surrounding a house. They add beauty, soften hard architectural lines, and improve the overall flow of the landscape. The First Step in Making A House, A Home Whether it’s a brand new house or a house that is new to you, the first step to making it feel warm and embracing is to include some foundation plants. Plantings, generally around the foundation of the ...
Choose perennial sunflowers for a perfect fit. They are easy to care for. They also have long lasting, fall blooms. Late in the season, perennial sunflowers are an ode to the beloved summer’s end. Perennial sunflowers lift our spirits, just when the leaves start to change. Usually, the idea of sunflowers in the garden are the tall, single-headed giants. Or the gorgeous, sun-worshiping fields of large golden-headed flowers. These are the annual version of these long-lasting perennial ...
It’s that time of year again – peony season. These delicate blooms are always popular among flower gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Often grown as cut flowers, gardeners wait in anticipation for late spring when they can bring their peonies indoors. While cutting your beautiful flowers, you may find an unwelcomed surprise – ants. They may be a nuisance on your plants and in your home, but there is no cause for alarm. A simple trick will get those pesky ants off your flowers before ...
Drying flowers is the ultimate way to bring summer beauty inside. In this article, we will share the best flowers to choose for drying. Additionally, we will talk about different ways to dry flowers. We will show simple methods to more complex approaches. Calling All Crafters! Dried flowers are a crafters dream! The spectrum of potential projects is limitless. Imagine creating home décor and gifts from beautiful flowers grown in your own backyard. For example, an antique-style dried ...
Create a pink-themed garden with these 21 most beautiful pink perennials. When it comes to flowers, it does not get any prettier than pink! Impressively, pink also brings nature in. A color this attractive to us is also incredibly attractive to important pollinators, beneficial insects, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This extensive list of pink perennials includes plant choices of all shapes and sizes, fit any size garden, soil type, sun/shade exposure, and a wide range of climates. ...
There may not be a better hobby for letting creative juices flow than flower gardening in pots. Style, structure, contrasting and complimentary color combos and foliage textures. The sky is the limit! Here we have gathered an extensive list of the absolute best flowering plants to inspire your next creative flowering pot collection. Non-stop bloomers are available in every imaginable color, shape, and size. Make a structural statement with a mass planting overflowing with your ...
Floral gardens are appreciated for their visuals. Striking colors, delicate blooms, and intricate patterns - it’s not hard to understand why. But the ideal garden should excite all the senses, not just the one. Scent is often the last thought when planning a garden (if it is a thought at all). However, it is one of the best ways to take your garden to the next level. Put fragrance at the forefront of your flower choices this season with any one of these 15 plants. 1. Sweet ...
Lavender (Lavandula) is a lovely evergreen shrub that is well-known for its outstandingly fragrant flowers and foliage. Depending on the variety, the foliage varies from a dark green hue to a silvery gray coloration. Dainty purple flowers adorn each spike. Lavender grows well in containers or you can plant a lavender hedge to outline the landscape. Once planted, the hedge grows about one to two feet tall, and each plant will spread from one to five feet. Consider positioning a ...
This year more than ever I am craving early spring blooming plants. There are still weeks until the first leaves will pop. And I’m just done with brown and gray. I’m really thinking about what I could plant now so that next late winter/early spring, there are blossoms for fragrance and cut flowers to brighten things up. The thought is persisting. Recently I read about how the fragrant blossoms on an early blooming shrub like witch hazel are more precious than a whole blooming border in ...
Annuals might only last for a single season, but the show-stoppers are a must-have for any landscape. They add breathtaking splashes of color in an ongoing parade of blooms or unusual foliage. Best of all, many annuals will grow well in the shady locations where other plants fail to thrive. In this article, we will look at the top 15 annual plants that grow in shade. Top Annual Plants That Grow in Shade 1. Impatients We are putting the best first with the classic ...
Butterflies add that extra special something to the blooming garden. They arrive in waves spring through fall. Not only gorgeous but a symbol of success for the environmentally minded gardener. Butterfly Bloom Time So many butterflies, so little time. For those of us prone to be obsessed with growing spectacular, unique, or rare plants, slipping into a butterfly obsession is an easy fall to make. With over 18,000 known species worldwide, it’s no wonder! From small blue butterflies ...
With hundreds of plant options, thousands of containers to choose from, and endless potential combinations, container gardens are a designer’s dream. They are ideal for novices who may not have much gardening experience or outdoor space, and for experts who want to experiment and explore their creativity in the garden. Container garden design is a matter of personal style and preference. Some like their garden neat, others like them wild. You may prefer foliage, while your neighbor favors ...
