A blooming hydrangea is one of the joys of a summer garden. Since it’s the thing gardeners look forward to most, it stands to reason that you want to get …

Hydrangeas are grown for their big luscious leaves, their usefulness in growing in shady areas and mostly, for their big mophead blooms. Getting bigger and better blooms is the ultimate …

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 …

I don’t know how many people would consider their yards as outdoor living rooms. But once I started thinking about my yard and garden in those terms, I experienced an …

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 …

Imagine stepping outside into your garden on a mellow summer morning and finding yourself engulfed in a sea of color while waves of fragrance tickle your senses. The gentle breeze …

ZZ Plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) are renowned for their resilience and low-maintenance nature, making them ideal plants for beginners. Due to their popularity, it’s not hard to see why houseplant enthusiasts …

The Monstera has remained at the height of the recent houseplant craze for several years. Beloved for their gorgeous fenestrated leaves, interest shows no signs of slowing down. If you …

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 …

Whether you’ve bought one yourself or been given one as a gift, almost every gardener has tried their hand at orchid care at some point. For many, that process does …

No houseplant collection is complete without at least one pothos plant. These famous indoor beauties belong right on your shelf, with stunning leafy vines cascading to the floor. They even …

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 …

For summer flower power, hydrangeas are a must. They fill up hard to plant places, producing colorful mopheads of flowers in blues, pinks, pure white, lavender and rose. When the …

In the late 1800s, flowering orchids were considered more valuable and exotic than any other plant. What was once a flower of the elite – rare and glamorous and known …

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 …

Every flower gardener has to try growing hydrangeas at least once in their life. These plants, traditional garden staples, are once again booming in popularity, thanks to the massive clusters …

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 …