Save money and grow these brilliant plants and flowers from cuttings easily. With instructions and expert tips! Check them out now.
If you want to see early spring flowers, pop those bulbs into the ground in autumn. What flower bulbs do you plant in the fall? Think daffodils, tulips, allium, crocus, snowdrops, hyacinth, and muscari. See our zone chart for your location!
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…
Die Längerkönner - Die einen fangen immer wieder von vorne an – die anderen pflanzen Stauden.
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!
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…
It is not easy to grow in dense soil but this list of plants for clay soil will give you a fighting chance. There are flowering perennials, shrubs, climbers, and trees that all enjoy or tolerate hard clay at their roots.
These pretty perennials and shrubs are deer-resistant shade plants, and most of them bloom for added color.
Learn which Hosta companion plants will look the best in your yard with lots of shade garden pictures to provide inspiration and ideas.
Get to know this selection of spilling and draping plants. - by Roger Fox
Learn all you need to know about lilac bush care and how to grow lilac bushes with this growing guide so you can enjoy blooming lilacs in the Spring!
These dry shade plants are perennials and shrubs that will survive in the less-than-ideal growing conditions under eaves and trees
The practice of “Companion Planting”, a centuries-old gardening tradition, follows the theory that different plant species, planted close together, assist each other with nutrient production and ab…
Jacob's ladder is a shade-loving perennial for Zones 3-8 that blooms in late spring to early summer. Learn how to grow these easycare flowers in your garden.
Paths, pavers, and purple plants exploded on the Gardenista Instagram feed this year; here's a look back at our most popular posts. Not a follower yet? We'
Geranium care is central to having the best flowering and most vigorous geranium plants. Like all plants, geraniums (Pelargonium xhortorum...
Learn just how easy Hellebore care is with these tips on planting, fertilizing, and pruning Lenten Rose (as well as some great varieties)
Keep your garden looking amazing all year long with Garden Gate's top nine picks for multiseason plants for the garden.
How to Prune Lilacs correctly addresses the different reasons to prune. Each reason has it's own method. Learn why and how to prune lilacs!
4 simple ways to arrange flowers and plants in your garden to get that beautiful layered look that you want... even if you're a beginner!
Best Plants for Wet Soil - The wrong plants will most often succumb to root rot. Luckily, there are many shrubs, trees, and plants that like wet soil.
Tips on how to grow a cut flower garden including how to layout your garden, amending soil, and flowers to choose for scented bouquets
HGTV shares some of the best shrubs for shade gardens, including shade shrubs such as oakleaf hydrangeas, euonymus, viburnum and elderberries that will add color to your garden with their flowers and foliage.
A traditional shingled saltbox with a heavy arbor and flowering honeysuckle shadowing the front door looks right at home on Cape Cod. The problem? This hou
Even late in the season, beauty is possible in clay soils. Discover tough plants that are clay busters and how to improve the soil.
Looking for shade plants that can make your not-so-sunny garden look great? These are some of the best!
Epsom salt for plants, How to use it and why. Most soils are lacking in some nutrients. Epsom salt helps provide these essential nutrients for plant growth.
Start propagating plants from your plant cuttings! Use what you have to propagate plants so they regrow. Learning how to propagate plants will save money, time and assure the best results.
I love geraniums. The smell of the leaves leave a lasting impression on me of times when I was young and my dad had them in the garden. They produce a host of different reds, pinks, and white flowe…
Rhododendrons are an excellent choice for those seeking to bring vibrant color to their summer gardens while maintaining year-round fullness. With a selection of over 1,000 species, there is a wide array of options. To ensure your Rhododendron flourishes, it's important to consider factors like location. Opt for a location with filtered sunlight and protection ...
These tips for creating plant combinations that work will take the guesswork out of landscaping a beautiful garden for your yard.
Create beautiful shade garden pots with easy shade loving plants & flowers. 16 colorful mixed container plant lists & great design ideas for shade gardens!
If your border is short on sunlight, fill it up with this lush, shade-loving combo. Your garden will look fresh all season long.
Use these essential orchid care tips from a lifelong grower to successfully grow orchids as houseplants. With the right conditions including light and temperature, orchids can bloom for months.
Use this guide to find the best shade perennials for your garden, plus get care tips for helping these plants thrive in your landscape.
by Matt Gibson Stock (also called Matthiola incana, Gillyflower, perfume plant) is one of the most fragrant flowers you can grow. Its scent is described as both sweet and spicy, not to mention incredibly pleasant. Many gardeners who have experience growing stock flower suggest making the most of stock by positioning them to mature at […]
Looking for a durable plant that isn’t very thirsty or hungry and thrives in almost any soil? Consider growing salvia. Learn more now on Gardener's Path.
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!
Astilbes can brighten up your shade garden and are even low-maintenance! Learn what they need to thrive in order to grow in your garden all Summer long!
These beautiful compact perennials can be used as ground covers for shade to add interest to your garden while helping to keep the weeds down.
Never heard of borage plant? You're not alone. Here are some terrific reasons to consider welcoming this easy-to-grow plant with lovely edible star-shaped flowers into your garden! Read on to learn about excellent borage uses
Learn more about geraniums (Geranium), including the difference between a geranium and pelargonium, before growing these gorgeous, low-maintenance flowers.
Mass planting of grasses and complementary colour palettes provide a sense of both unity and definition in this Hampshire garden.
Free planting templates I often find getting started is the hardest part of many projects. I was recently reminded how true that is for gardening when a Master Gardener from Newport News wrote to me about a fantastic project she is working on with her fellow gardeners: a "Getting Started" kit tailored specifically to Virginia coastal gardens. This sounds like a terrific idea and I hope to be able to share it when it is ready for prime time. In the meantime, her note jogged
Ready to cut your orchid flower spike, but aren't sure where? Get step-by-step-instructions on where to cut the orchid flower spike.
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.
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.
