Do you love how dahlia flowers look but aren't sure what it takes to grow them in your garden? This beginner dahlia planting guide has tips for planting, storing, growing, and how to care for dahlias.
Is there anything lovelier than a shade garden on a warm day? It's hard to beat!
Get ahead of the game and prepare your garden now for a vibrant spring by finding the right seeds to sow in August. Our informative guide will walk you through the top 5 seeds to sow in August for a bloom-filled spring. Discover tips on planting and nurturing, and learn about the ecological benefits these plants bring to your garden
This guide is packed with information about popular perennials to help you choose the best perennial cut flowers for your garden.
Alliums are stunning flowers that add color and beauty to your flower garden. Here are the ideal allium companions to create fantastic landscape settings.
Enjoy a burst of color in your yard next spring
Learn how to grow nasturtiums, and add bright pops of color to your garden (and spice to your salad) with this easy to grow edible flower.
'No Dig’ gardening, the ingenious, increasingly popular method pioneered by Englishman Charles Dowding, lets you make the most of your vegetable garden—without spending all your time weeding.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a perennial flower that’s equally at home in meadows as it is in cut flower gardens. I love that yarrow provides beautiful lacy foliage and flowers and a wide variety of uses and benefits. First, yarrow’s tiny flowers attract and feed various insects and birds. Many of these critters are fantastic ... Read more
Looking to spruce up your sunny garden?
Discover cut and come again flowers for your garden! Enjoy vibrant blooms all season long with these easy-to-grow annuals and perennials.
If you're wondering what flowers to plant in September then you'll be glad to know there are still plenty of flowers you can grow in autumn. This list of fall flowers contains flowers that bloom in September, annual flowers to plant in fall and winter.
Learn which Hosta companion plants will look the best in your yard with lots of shade garden pictures to provide inspiration and ideas.
I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…
So you want to start a cut flower garden but you're not sure where to start? Check out this post for my tips and tricks to get you started!
Learn all you need to know about how to keep fall mums alive. These fall plants can be the star of your porches, yard, and patio. It just takes a little care to keep them stunning for months.
With a little imagination and a slightly broader palette of plants, these ornamental grass combinations showcase your grasses all season.
Landscaping with Lavender is easy and adds a colorful carpet in the yard! We have some of the best ideas for you!
Want a vibrant garden even in winter?
Is your garden corner dull and boring? Spruce it up with these ideas and designs and create an area that you would like to adore every day.
Flowers are a great addition to any garden. Here are the top flowers for your vegetable garden to get all the benefits of planting flowers with your crops.
Paver is a popular choice for patios for several reasons. Whether you’re a fan of modern or old-fashioned style, there’s a paver patio idea for every taste.
Landscaping doesn't have to cost a bunch of a money. Some great design planning and a little DIY work can give you cheap landscaping fixes that look expensive.
Few flowers offer more to love than long-blooming Dianthus. Pinks, carnations, and sweet williams are pretty, fragrant, and easy to grow. Read more now.
Learn how to grow stunning lupins in your garden with our comprehensive guide! Discover the best soil, lighting and watering techniques to ensure your lupins thrive.
Here are my top tips for creating a low maintenance perennial garden design! Put in a new flower bed to increase curb appeal and add interest all year long
Narrow trees are a must if you have a tight space for gardening. Try one of these slender, unique trees that will pack a punch in any small yard.
A real showstopper, celosia offers a kaleidoscopic array of colors and styles. You’re sure to find the best one for you in our growing guide. Read more now.
If you've done any reading about gardening, you've probably noticed USDA plant hardiness zones again and again. This article focuses on gardening in USDA zone 6. Click here to learn more about plants
How to grow statice from seed, how and when to plant outside, plus tips for harvesting and using for cut flowers.
Introducing flowers to a garden has many benefits in addition to adding beauty. The flowers can be used in animal crops to deter pests and attract beneficial insects such as pollinators. Interplant
If you are looking for a plant that can take the heat, then consider growing vinca! This flowering annual is both drought & heat resistant!
Many flowers require lots of sunlight to bloom and add a burst of colors. However, there are many wonderful plants that love the shade and still offer lovely flowers. These plants can survive and thrive in a location without direct sunlight and yet blossom with brilliant, bright colors. Additionally, a lot of these shade-loving flowers come in a wide range of colors and other qualities. While some of the plants remain small and near the ground, others grow to be relatively huge.
Growing zinnia flowers in your backyard has plenty of benefits: These simple, low-maintenance plants provide colorful, wow-worthy, oversized blooms—with sturdy stalks that make them a prime choice for cutting gardens and indoor arrangements.
I was going to write about Verbena bonariensis to sing its praises in long periods of drought and then I heard something odd. I was at a talk at the Garden Museum in London and an audience member asked/stated: "What would you say to all the male designers who always plant V. bonariensis and grasses?
Everything you need to know about building and starting a raised garden bed! This post will help you begin with confidence!
Need some landscaping ideas for your shady flower bed, front yard, or backyard? Here are 17 beautiful shade-loving perennials that thrive in Zone 3!
Sloping garden designs to get you inspired ✔ Before & after photos. Sloping gardens transformed with WoodBlocX walls, steps and planters.
Foxgloves are a pretty addition to cottage gardens, but how much do you know about them? In this guide, I'll answer the most common questions about how to grow and care for foxgloves.
Learn how to grow and care for catmint plants. This easy-to-grow, drought-tolerant perennial blooms for months. Catmint is perfect for containers, borders, herb gardens, and pollinator gardens. Discover the different types of catmint including Walkers Low and Junior Walker, and also Nepeta cataria (catnip).
