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. …
I don’t know about you, but I find it physically impossible to walk past dahlia patches and not stop and admire them. I’ve been known to travel far and wide …
Many of us have that one stubborn spot in the garden that refuses to drain well. After the rain, water collects there are just doesn’t seem to dissipate, making it …
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 …
I’m not in the habit of checking the Guinness World Records website before I write a gardening article, but when my research uncovered that the world of competitive gardening is …
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 …
One of the fascinating things about begonias is that once you decide that growing them is a good idea, you’ll start noticing them everywhere. With over two thousand known species …
The first few times I saw real anemones, they were elegantly tucked into bridal bouquets. With their slender stems and marshmallow-like blooms, anemones looked as fragile as they did elegant. …
When I published this post about fertilizing peonies, I already knew I was going to write about some of the reasons why some peonies don’t bloom. But my decision was …
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 …
When asked whether she loved or hated peonies, one of my gardening friends (who had been growing peonies for a couple of decades) replied simply “yes.” And it made perfect …
There is nothing better than walking into your garden and seeing bright yellow blooms displayed across the landscape. Yellow flowers are akin to looking at sunlight in a garden as …
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 …
Even though climbing vines aren’t necessarily the easiest plants to get started in a garden, once established, they are excellent at accomplishing several goals. A few of the advantages of …
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 …
We love our furry and feathery kids (or as some people call them, pets). We’d do anything to keep them safe, happy, and healthy. But sometimes, especially when it comes …
Sunflowers are one of those happy plants that shout summer is in full swing. They are tall and stately, producing large flower heads that rotate with the sun – one …
Rosemary is an aromatic perennial herb, beloved for its hardy and tough nature. Previously known as Rosmarinus officinalis, its name was changed to Salvia rosmarinus due to its growth habits …