This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains why she loves hydrangeas so much and where to plant and care for them.
The poufs of colored flowers that emerge from hydrangea bushes are a sure sign that summer is here. These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
See when and how to fertilize hydrangeas, and what fertilizer to use to get big blooms from your bushes this year!
The Big Bloom Blanket is cozy, casual, and creates a simple, modern floral afghan with an easy to memorize repeat! Free crochet pattern on Moogly!
This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains why she loves hydrangeas so much and where to plant and care for them.
The big bloom theory.
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 beautifully sunny spot in your
See the two simple secrets professional gardeners use when fertilizing to keep their hanging baskets blooming big all season long!
For generations, these beloved shrubs have charmed with their big blooms and carefree nature
Learn the two simple secrets that will help to keep your geraniums blooming strong and bright - all summer long!
See how to fertilize your hanging baskets with the perfect dose of power to keep them blooming strong all spring, summer and even fall!
These days, the Cafe au Lait dahlia is all the rage in the wedding flower world and it’s not hard to see why. I’ve grown this beauty for a number of seasons but finally clued in and tucked 100 row feet into one of our greenhouses to get a jump on field plantings and provide […]
Bloom booster fertilizer is a special plant food that provides vital nutrients and boosts flowering and fruit production. Learn more about bloom booster here.
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HGTV offers tips on growing lamb's ears and how to use this soft, fuzzy plant in your garden.
Wintertime is showtime for some houseplants. These indoor winter plants will invigorate your interior with pretty blooms while you hibernate until spring.
With over 120 million hashtags this year and counting London is the most Instagrammed city in the world . This is not news as I have written about that before. But it is not just Big Ben or Tower Bridge that makes you want to take out your phone and get that selfie. It is far more than that. Around every corner there is something spectacular to look at. So I thought I would show you some of my favourite Instagram hotspots that are not your typical hot tourist attractions but rather the reason why London is the most photogenic city in the world.
The best perennials for southern gardens are low-maintenance and a cinch to grow.
Plants: Big Leaf Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla, commonly known as 'Bigleaf Hydrangea' is a decidous flowering shurb prized for its large flowers and dense foliage. Many people associate the Big Leaf form of hydrangea with coastal communities of New England, where they are often used as a found
Appealing in most seasons, Andropogon gerardii 'Indian Warrior' (Big Bluestem) is a warm season perennial grass forming an upright clump of stems with flattened leaves which emerge dark green in spring and turn red with purple dusky tones by midsummer. As the cooler weather arrives, the foliage changes to deep purple by mid-fall. Flowering stems rise in late summer above the foliage bearing glossy deep purple, 3-parted, finger-like flower clusters, resembling turkey feet (hence the common name). Perfect for providing height and color to the garden, Big Bluestem is drought tolerant, requires very little care, is virtually disease and pest free and provides months of interest. This long-lived architectural grass has a variety of uses, including screening, naturalizing, restoring prairies, and nesting materials for birds and mammals.
Flamboyant, big, and beautiful, amaryllis can be potted up now for luxurious blooms to brighten winter and spring. Hazel Sillver details the best way to plant them
Follow this guide to grow stunning amaryllis indoors successfully and watch them bloom year after year, all winter long.
See how to get peonies to bloom and flower big this year - and every year after as well! Learn our top tips to give peonies what they need.
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Amorphophallus titanum (Titan Arum) is a flowering plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world. The inflorescence can...
These botanical gardens are filled with not-so-ordinary things.
Images of art, design, fashion and fancy. 20 images of the same tone or color in a row. over and over and over again. Straight from a lady in the fine city of Portland, OR. Enjoy. -Jen-
Whether you are new to African violets or don’t have a room in your house without one, you need to read this article. These beautiful plants are a lovely addition to any houseplant collection, but
Brighten up your yard with these perennial planting combinations for colorful flower garden ideas.
See how to best fertilize your perennial plants for healthier plants, and bigger and brighter bloom sets - the 3 simple secrets to success!
Finding flowers that bloom without lots of sun can be difficult! Find out what flowering plants grow in shade to brighten up those dark areas!
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