Spring bursts forth after a long winter with colorful and fragrant blooms. Early in the spring season crocus, snowdrops, early tulips, and daffodils all emerge. Mid-spring is a parade of blooms with so many overlapping flowers on display. Before the long days of summer blooms arrive is the sometimes neglected late spring garden. Early and mid-spring blooms from fall-planted bulbs…Read More
Have you missed out on spring blooms in the past? Are you unsure of when to plant flower bulbs for spring blooms? If you answered yes to either of these questions you may be new to planting flower bulbs in fall. To ensure your spring garden is full of color, fragrance, and texture you will want to be sure you…Read More
Are they aliens or flowers? One could say a little of both. Growing allium in your garden will seem like you have flowers from a different world. The purple ball-shaped blooms of Allium giganteum are the most recognizable allium. They are, however, not the only allium in town. Alliums are standout flowers that provide blooms late in spring. Add allium…Read More
Why aren’t my flowers blooming? This is a question homeowners and gardeners ask every year. We often plant bulbs and perennials for their beautiful flowers. However, some plants are grown for their interesting foliage. If you want to incorporate more foliage plants in your garden check out this article. If flowers are what you are aiming for it can be…Read More
Flowers behave in mysterious ways. Their genetics dictate the patterns they create, as well as their size, bloom time, and many other features and attributes. Plants tend to follow the laws of nature, but sometimes even with our best efforts, they don’t behave as they should. We can plant bulbs and perennials with the best intentions; proper planting location and…Read More
Gardening is all fun and games until the critters come to play. Slugs chew holes in your hosta leaves. The squirrels dig up your crocus. Those once “adorable” bunnies chomp your tulips. Alvin and his chipmunk friends go full lumberjack on your lilies that are just about to bloom. All your hard work only to be ruined by these common…Read More
Over the past decade, succulents have become beloved foliage plants for indoors and outdoors. Succulents have trended as indoor plants used for wedding favors, kitchen decor, and even wall art. House plant enthusiasts also love the variety that succulents offer for the sunny shelves and hanging planters. Succulents aren’t just for indoor decor, they provide color and texture in the…Read More
Imagine you are walking through your favorite local farmer’s market in August. You see delicious tomatoes, cucumbers, and other summer vegetables. You will also most likely see a wide selection of cut flowers for bouquets at the farmers market. One of the cut flowers you will probably see are colorful gladiolus flowers. These mid to late summer blooming flowers are…Read More
Guide to Gardening with Hosta Hosta plants are top perennials in terms of popularity as well as ease of growing. The average gardener will easily be able to recognize a hosta in a perennial garden. Known for their foliage which helps add color and texture to shade gardens, hosta’s are a staple in low light garden areas. While they are…Read More
You want to have a garden party? But you have no plants in your garden to party with, sad face. That is quite the dilemma you are facing. However, there is a simple solution: plant some perennials and bulbs in your garden. While this may seem like an easy task for some. Serious gardeners love to add plants to their…Read More
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