The Complete Guide to Growing Gorgeous Anemones
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. …
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 …
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 …
Roses are beloved by gardeners everywhere. They have spawned various societies dedicated to their appreciation and massive gardens showcasing the thousands of hybrids on the market today. Despite their reputation …
Mosquitos have got to be the most unpopular bugs on the planet – and rightly so! Their peskiness can ruin a barbeque or picnic in the great outdoors faster than …
Where kitchens are the heart of the home, gardens are the soul. Everyone love’s a bright, colorful garden that provides an essence of spring as long as possible, leading to …
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are most often associated with expansive fields of giant yellow flowers facing the sun. Unfortunately, we aren’t all close enough to a sunflower field to enjoy their …
Gardening is like a science, and you need to know which plants will work best in full sun, partial sun/shade, and full shade. If you are looking for plants in …
Most gardeners are obsessed with roses. There is no need to wonder why. They’re a stunning addition to any garden, as a standalone attraction or paired with a variety of …
It can be hard to believe that many of the flowers we grow in our gardens today were plucked from forests and meadows. In the wild, the original plants would …