Houseplants are usually favored for their leaves. From the ever-popular Monstera deliciousa to the collectible Pepperomia varieties, social media feeds are filled with foliage. But that’s not the only thing to love about houseplants – many of them flower too. It’s not easy for plants to produce flowers. Their stunning colors, shapes and textures come from hard work on the plant’s part. This hard work is only possible with energy, and plenty of it, provided from the sun. With less light ...
Lavender is one of the most popular garden plants around the world. Its greyish foliage with pops of purple is stunning, but the benefits don’t stop there. They also smell wonderful, have a million uses in the home and garden, and attract a range of pollinators to help the rest of your garden and the environment at the same time. It’s hard to resist packing your garden with these stunning plants, especially when grown as a hedge. However, your budget may get in the way. Instead of buying ...
Have you ever come across a plant that looks eerily similar to lavender, but just doesn’t fit the profile? Maybe the leaves are an odd shape, or the crushed flowers don’t have that quintessential calming scent. Or perhaps it's not suitable to grow lavender in your location or particular planting spot, but you want to grow something that gives the same impact. As it turns out, there are several lavender lookalikes out there - and some that even have the same culinary and medicinal ...
The potting bench is an essential workstation for the avid gardener. Acting as a gardening headquarters of sorts, potting benches are a dedicated space to perform many every day and seasonal gardening tasks. Keep all of the tools of the trade in one place with plenty of storage for pots, soil, fertilizers, hand tools, and more. Here you can repot, transplant, start seeds, mix soil, and prune plants, all without worrying about making a mess. Standing and working from an elevated ...
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum wallisii) are elegant and magnificent plants known to thrive indoors or in shadier spots in your garden. They’re extremely popular, not only for their luscious green leaves and soft white flowers but for their easy-going nature. As intricate as they look, they’re wonderful plants for beginner gardeners. They thrive in low light conditions, needing very little fuss to flourish in your garden or on your window sills. Unfortunately, peace lilies' easy-going nature ...
Ornamental onions or allium bulbs create an exceptional finale to the parade of spring-flowering bulbs. Bold and brave allium flowers make a dazzling display. They bridge the gap between spring flowers and summer-blooming annuals, bulbs, and perennials. Plant in Fall for Unique Globe-Shaped Blooms In Late Spring to Early Summer Planted in the fall, allium bulbs arrive in late spring to early summer in shades of white, pink, purple, blue, and mauve. Create a succession of ...
Ornamental grasses are one of the few types of plants that can survive the excessive summer heat while adding lovely textures, height, and even colors to your landscape. And high on the list of most popular ornamental grasses is purple fountain grass. Its deep purple foliage and long fluffy blooms make a statement in any landscape. Purple fountain grass, like most in the ornamental grass family, is very easy to care for, flourishing under a wide range of conditions. Despite how easy-going ...
Are you looking for ways to make your landscape stand out in your neighborhood? An amazing way to have your landscape really say something interesting and unique about you is by planting a fantastic specimen plant. What is a specimen plant, you ask? A specimen plant draws in attention. It is a conversation piece. It stands out amongst structures and plants. How does it do this? The specimen plant has something extra special to offer. It may be rare. Sometimes, it has a fantastical ...
There is just something about fall. The early morning mist diffusing the late-rising sun. The woodsy freshly damp aroma of falling leaves. The colors are richer. Their hues are warmer. But wait. Where have all the flowers gone? Not to paint all gardeners with the same brush, but we do, collectively tend to plant spring and summer-blooming flowers. Keep the Inspiration Growing Fall can be a bit overwhelming for gardeners, with cleanup, providing winter protection, and ...
Daffodils are the quintessential spring bulb. Whether indoors or planted straight into the garden, spring is just not spring without the delicate daffodil cups swaying gently in the wind. And with plants as popular as the daffodil comes extensive hybridization and cultivation that provides endless choice and variety. When planting in containers, for indoor décor or patio pairings, you need the right daffodil variety. Container daffodils are usually smaller, able to grow in ...
Winter is coming. Are you worried about all the excess bulbs you didn’t get in the ground in time. Or perhaps your tender bulbs are your main concern, as they won’t survive the winter. Bulb-lovers have all been there. But don’t fear, there are ways to save and store your garden bulbs, whether they’re hardy or tender. Follow these simple and easy steps and they’ll be ready and safe for next spring. Related Reading: 7 Gorgeous Spring Blooming Bulbs To Plant In ...
Whether you’re looking to line a pathway or finish a newly planted flower bed, border plants are the ideal solution to round off any garden design. Tall or short, sprawling or compact, these plants create defined spaces in your garden that can make it look professionally planned, even if you’re a beginner. Bordering with plants adds a splash of color, movement, and texture to garden beds, pathways, and any landscaped edging. These 10 border plants are low maintenance, while still ...
Deadheading spent and faded blooms is a simple way to enhance your garden’s flower power. Removing finished flowers involves a clever bit of trickery. Naturally, a plant’s sole purpose in life is to reproduce. It does so by sending out colorful and fragrant flowers that are irresistible to nearby pollinators. Once pollen has been transferred from the anther to the stigma, flowerheads will shed their petals and eventually turn into seedheads. From the perspective of the plant, its ...
Hostas are one of the most popular garden plants around the globe. Their stunning foliage comes in a range of colors, patterns and textures, suitable for any garden design. However, they are most favored for their ability to thrive in the shade, packing those hard-to-fill spots in your garden with a gorgeous, low-maintenance plant. When it comes to hostas that thrive in the shade, there are so many cultivars with so much variety that it's almost impossible to pick the right one. These ...
As busy gardeners, we know the more that gets done in fall, the easier spring will be. Get as much done this fall to lessen the load. Don’t worry. There will be a plethora of activities next spring. Perennials Love a Head Start Perennials begin growing early, some even before the ground can be worked in spring. In addition to the gorgeous spring blooming bulbs you can plant this fall, a huge variety of perennials benefit from fall planting. 8 Benefits to Planting Perennials This ...
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 ...
