English cottage gardens are a charming (and practical) jumble of flowers, herbs, and fruit trees. See 10 design ideas to create an English cottage garden, from the editors of Gardenista.
Did you know that daylilies come in every color except blue? That some are fragrant, some have huge blooms, and some grow 4 feet tall? That they can be used planted en masse for great effect, as a ground cover, as a focal point in the garden, or in containers? So here is your quick primer on how to grow daylilies!
We used a variety of flowers and plants in the same white color to bring this classic planter idea to life!
White Feather Hosta Growing Guide. We will explain how to grow white feather hostas and touch on everything from watering, lighting, temperature, and soil conditions.
Have you noticed persistent, white, fluffy-looking masses on your plants lately? Don’t brush it off thinking it’s fungus or mildew, because heads up, plant lovers; you’ve got a mealybug problem on your hands.
Find Scopia Gulliver White Bacopa (Sutera cordata 'Scopia Gulliver White') in Bourbonnais Tinley Park Orland Park Homer Glen Illinois IL at Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouses
New things, old favorites, and previews of what’s to come! Check it out to learn about mignonette, Jewels of Opar, Tower china asters, and other glorious things I tucked into the corners here and there.
Craspedia globosa 'Golf Beauty' (Billy Buttons) is an evergreen perennial forming a narrow rosette of silver-green linear foliage covered in woolly hairs. Blooming year-round in warm climates, a profusion of cute golden-yellow flowers resembling small golf balls, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), are borne atop stiff flower stalks reaching 2-3 ft. (60-90 cm). Hardy to 20ºF (-6ºC), Billy Buttons are fairly undemanding, pest and disease resistant, and their eye-catching shape adds interest to the sunny garden or to a table arrangement.
This perennial, with its profusion of blooms and vigorous growth habit, still has a place in many cottage gardens.
Learn how to grow lisianthus in the garden, how to start it from seed and how to use lisianthus as a cut flower.
Beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages by the coast and delicious restaurants. We have made a list of the best restaurants in Puglia.
A simple guide to cut flower gardening for beginners. Learn how to choose what flowers to grow, care and maintenance, pest control and cutting technique!
These lovely white-flowering perennials will bring beauty and drama to your flower beds and landscape. Here are 16 top-choice white-flowered perennials.
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Limonium is a slender flower with tiny blooms on each stem. A great filler option that looks delicate however limonium has a paper-like texture, meaning these flowers last forever. These work great with dried/preserved elements, any white color palette, or for winter weddings to evoke misty snow.
Have a shady spot in the yard that doesn't get much sun? Check out this list of best plants for the shade! The first plant for shade is...
The last garden post overlooked some moments and photos so I’m backtracking a bit. I planted these Forget Me Nots years ago and they’ve always done okay but this year one of the plants …
Find Miss Manners Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners') in Louisville Indiana Kentucky KY at Wallitsch Garden Center (False Dragonhead)
I wonder if plant enthusiasts ever think: “There’s not enough drama in this green garden! I need to add a little pep to make it edgier.” The world of plants can be surprisingly colorful and exciting. At least that’s what I found out after scrolling through this list of unique and interesting-looking plants. Yes, some exotic plants might try (although very unsuccessfully) to eat you, others can smell like straight-up death.
If asked to recommend one Spring flowering garden plant, I would answer with Candytuft, a pretty evergreen perennial! Here's why!
What is a moon garden? Moon gardens include plants with white flowers and silver or variegated foliage that can be seen reflected in the moonlight. Moon gardens also include white garden flowers with evening fragrance. Moon gardens can be created with your entire yard, a specific area, or even in just one container.
A list of international sources of specialty flower seed compiled from recommendations from students in the Floret Online Workshop.
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Add a vertical touch to your garden by growing climbing plants in pots. These 35 Best Vines for Containers are perfect for both small and big gardens!
Looking for some perennials to add fragrance to your garden? This list of plants with the most fragrant flowers will have your yard smelling heavenly.
Learn more about how Zinnias, Cosmos, Celosia, Basil and other heat-loving flowers and foliage are great additions to your cut flower garden.
I’m thrilled to finally share about one of my most...
Make the most of common yard weeds by using white clover for food and medicine with these easy tips and recipes.
