The quiet. The crunch of snow underfoot. The barren frosted trees. The stillness. All of winter’s enticing beauty. In the stillness, color and movement of visiting wildlife bring incomparable excitement. …
Swaying and dancing in the breeze, ornamental grasses steal the show with their feathery seed heads and autumnal hues. Paying homage to the cascading brilliant fall leaves, the motion of …
There are so many lilies to love. Lilies grow from bulbs and are a beautiful and complicated genus of herbaceous flowering plants. There are spectacular variations in their flower forms. …
Create extravagantly lush shady spaces with climbing plants and flowering vines. It is the season for lounging in the shade! Increase your relief by growing shade-loving climbers and blooming vines. …
A flower gardener’s dream! The colorful impact of annual bedding plants with the reliable longevity of perennials. Can it be done? Yes! Pick fast-growing perennials in the fastest seed-to-bloom varieties. …
We love Foxgloves for their towers of flowers for weeks on end through late spring and early summer. Spotted, speckled, and dazzling varieties of Foxgloves are naturally biennial. Foxgloves grow …
The luxuriously luminescent blooms of the Iris are one of springtime’s favorite gifts. Rising from stiff sword-like leaves, flower stalks hold up large flowers of 6 spreading or lobed petals. …
Plants that share beauty and interest year-round maximize precious garden real estate. Perennials, trees, shrubs, and even annuals that look stunning year-round give the best bang for your gardening buck. …
The common Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) has skyward stems smothered in giant 5-inch hibiscus-like blossoms that carry a whimsical zeal of times past. Beyond the impressive dramatic height of 5 to …
The secrets to fantastical towers of cascading tubular bell-shaped foxgloves are not as mystical as they may appear. These natives of Europe, Asia, and North Africa are mostly biennials, meaning …
Enchanted gardens with phenomenal lilac fragrance in spring. What better way to break the flower fast of winter? Knowing how and when to prune your lilacs will give you brilliant …
Hummingbirds are a celebration of environmental stewardship with every iridescent feather. Plants that provide flower nectar, as well as safe perching and nesting spots are surefire ways to attract hummingbirds …
A lavender tree is pure magic, seemingly straight out of a fairy tale! Lavender, being a woody perennial, can be pruned and shaped into a tree. This is known as …
Do you have a delightful dream of slipping away a sunny afternoon in your very own rose room? It is easier than you may think to surround yourself with a …
This North American native flowering herb is a must-have in the wildlife garden, cottage garden, herb garden, and veggie garden. For full summer splendor, Bee Balm loves rich, moist soil …
We gardeners love the beautiful, the fantastic, and the unusual. For most of us, this includes cats. As gardeners, balancing our love of plants, the wildlife we encourage, and our …
Extravagant in bountiful blossoms, Echinacea is an herbaceous perennial prized for being strong and beautiful. An easy-going, bee and butterfly magnet, Echinacea is on the must-grow list of gorgeous native …
For a spectacular season of phenomenal roses, undertake these essential spring rose care jobs. Among my favorite spring chores is getting roses ready for their magnificent flower show. When the …
Whether you grow rose shrubs, climbers, ground covers, or miniatures, we all want more blooms from our roses! We’ll show you the steps to get more blooms from all your …
The brilliant red, orange, and yellow torch-like flowers add drama and vertical structure to the garden. Held upright on strong stems, the bright flaming flowers rise above mounding, arching grass-like …
Living in a wildlife corridor, I’m in a high-traffic deer zone. There are many reasons to avoid attracting wild animals to our gardens and blooming backyards. Not only are deer …
Incredibly eye-catching, nothing brings vibrant, long-lasting color to the flower beds better than annual flowers. Unlike perennial plants that come back year after year, annual flowers burst into bloom and …
Shade in the garden is either a gift to be savored or a dark damp gardener’s challenge. Fortunately, shrubs that don’t mind the shade will grant any shaded garden treasured …
Whether you want to block prying eyes or screen an unsightly view, these inexpensive ideas are sanctuary-inspired. Looking In or Looking Out Turn your backyard into a private retreat with …