Ornamental Gardening

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Foundation plants have many functions. Possibly the most important is their ability to create an enticing, welcoming feeling in front of and surrounding a house. They add beauty, soften hard …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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. …

The flamboyant dahlia – native to Mexico and the Central Americas – has become a global flower favorite. Whether displayed as cut flowers or grown right in your garden bed, …

Growing tall perennials is incredibly fulfilling. Because they grow to such high heights, they grow quickly. Tall perennials are often tough plants that can grow in many conditions. They handle …

Purple has always been the color of royalty. Many castle gardens boasted the eye-stopping hue in all its grandeur. In nature, purple has always been rare and thought of as …

For the flower gardener, spring-planted bulbs which bloom in summer and fall are absolutely next level. These amazing plants bring it all to the table, award winning giant blooms, unique …

To help you decide what to grow in your garden, we’ve put together this list of the 40 best plants to grow in alkaline soil. If you have alkaline soil …

It is surprisingly easy to get inspired when designing and planting garden areas in total shade. This is a wonderful list of interesting trees, shrubs, perennials, and tender perennials that …

The Beautyberry shrub is fairly well known to gardeners in their native range. They are found in the south east of North America, from Texas, through Florida, and north to …

Yes, milkweed (Asclepias) does grow wild alongside roadways and in vacant lots but make no mistake, it is not a weed. In fact, it is a coveted garden plant favored …

There are many wonderful benefits in creating a wildflower shade garden. There may be an area of the garden that is tucked away and goes unnoticed but with a little …