First, What is a companion plant? Plant society members often think of their ‘pet’ plants as the stars of any border: flowering perennials, shrubs, trees and climbing plants that are gu…
Save money and grow these brilliant plants and flowers from cuttings easily. With instructions and expert tips! Check them out now.
Plants that climb, creep and twist. - by Lauren Williamson
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! They say it’s the unofficial beginning of summer. And that means more time outdoors– sunshine… And for some– gardens, pools and exquisite gardens. That is— if one has the land to accommodate all of that. Alas, I am in an apartment. And before that, I lived in a Townhouse. We had […]
Want a garden that smells fantastic? Here are the top 22 wonderfully fragrant flowers every gardener should plant.
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.
Which plants are essential in a traditional English garden? Roses, hollyhocks, foxgloves, lupins, pinks, and more, with a sprinkling of fruits and vegetables.
HGTV.com showcases colorful climbing plants, including passion flower, clematis, sweet pea, hops, honeysuckle, Boston ivy and morning glory.
Enclose your yard with a hedge of flowering shrubs instead of fences to add color, texture, and even fragrance to your backyard space. Check out these top picks for large flowering bushes.
Like a lot of gardeners, I peruse Pinterest and see photos that offer inspirational design ideas and plant combinations. One, a garden bed filled with Allium ‘Globemaster’ surrounded by…
If you love agapanthus but don't have space in the garden, why not grow them in containers instead? Learn more now on Gardener's Path.
Beautifying your landscape doesn't have to be difficult! These annuals and perrenials are easy plants to grow, for green thumbs and new gardeners alike.
I think I struck a cord with my last post highlighting a small suburban shade garden. Obviously gardeners are hungry for planting suggestions for shade. In this…
The Agapanthus, commonly referred to as the Lily-of-the-Nile or the African lily plant, displays large masses of striking blue or white flowers atop a tall and slender stalk. Learn more about this pla
Si vous allez vous promener dans le parc des Buttes-Chaumont (Paris 19e), vous y découvrirez plusieurs corbeilles généreusement fleuries. Celle du Carrefour de la Colonne présente un superbe accord entre du fenouil (Foeniculum vulgare 'Zefa Fino') et des dahlias balles 'Black Diamond'. Pourpre et jaune vert acidulé, pompons et ombelles, un spectacle fait pour durer tout l'été.
Growing gaura plants is easy. Just provide its basic needs and prevent root rot. More tips for care of the gaura plant and its uses. [LEARN MORE]
Dianthus can refer to several different plants, but often it's those spiky mounds of small colorful flowers. Click here to learn more.
Explore KarlGercens.com GARDEN LECTURES' 191314 photos on Flickr!
Looking for the best flower bed ideas always needs a thorough review and research but we got some of the most unique ones for you in this list. Hence, here are 45 of the best flower bed ideas out there for you to consider.
Have a shady spot in your yard? You will love these stunning and inspiring shade gardens and find some fantastic plant suggestions for shady spaces.
Learn just how easy Hellebore care is with these tips on planting, fertilizing, and pruning Lenten Rose (as well as some great varieties)
A jaw-dropping casual path winding across a superb mix of drought resistant and salt friendly plantings. This naturalistic, colorful and low maintenance scene has been brilliantly created by Lankford Associates Landscape Architects, using 3 drought resistant perennials, a long-lasting blooming shrub and a couple of ornamental grasses.
Traveling to D.C.? Whether you're looking to dig beneath the city's buttoned-up reputation or visit the classic spots, like the National Mall or the Capitol, our guide to the best things to do in Washington, D.C. is sure to fill up your itinerary.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! They say it’s the unofficial beginning of summer. And that means more time outdoors– sunshine… And for some– gardens, pools and exquisite gardens. That is— if one has the land to accommodate all of that. Alas, I am in an apartment. And before that, I lived in a Townhouse. We had […]
Panting roses in a mixed border is one of the easiest ways of enjoying roses in your garden. Combine shrub roses, other shrubs, perennials and annuals to create a tapestry of different colours and textures - find inspiration in our image gallery and tips and tricks for planning a rose border.
Get expert advice for planting and growing lavender, from prepping soil to pruning. Plus, learn about the different types—like English, French and Spanish lavender—and how to harvest and use lavender flowers.
Designed by Matthew Cunningham, this garden is an ode to Maine: colorful and tough, with perennials that stand up to all kinds of weather and varmints.
Learn everything you need to know about planting, growing, dividing and buying Hostas with this Hosta care guide that has all kinds of tips.
These eye-catching vines hide eyesores, attract hummingbirds, and more!
If you love to have a tropical garden like setup and you live in a cold climate then grow these cold hardy tropical plants to create a tropical garden in a cold climate.
Santa Fe horticulturist and owner of Waterwise Gardening, David Salman, has long been a horticultural pioneer introducing a number of new natives and Old World plants into cultivation. He has especially nurtured a long-time interest in western native plants in his attempts to bring more regionally suitable garden plants into our gardens. One such success story is his introduction of Agastache rupestris (Licorice Mint Hyssop) in 1996. Purchasing a few seed packets in the early 1990's of this unfa
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…
Clare Foster explains how to grow dahlias, how to care for them, whether they are perennials, and chooses favourite varieties
Japanese Anemone, A. hupehensis: "Daughter of the Wind" There's a nondescript, partially shaded corner of my garden which is frankly rather dull until fina
Feast your eyes on the English countryside, gorgeous gardens and beautiful blooms.
Create a bright and cheerful garden feature with our guide to planting a screen of climbers
If asked to recommend one Spring flowering garden plant, I would answer with Candytuft, a pretty evergreen perennial! Here's why!
Bacopa Plant (Sutera cordata) attractive, creeping annual plant, small, white five petaled flowers in the springtime and throughout the summer. [DETAILS]
“for behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.” Song of Solomon…
This reader shares photos of his low-maintenance coral bells and hybrids featuring their fresh expanding foliage, lush colors and silvering.
Alliums are a long-blooming perennial that are rich in color and height. Learn how to grow alliums in your garden so you can enjoy its blooms all Spring!
