Flower Garden

Choosing to use containers for a patio, yard, or small garden area is a great way to display a colorful garden and change it around every year. With containers it makes planting easy and fun. A...

Gardening fertilizers can be quite expensive sometimes, especially those that are of the organic variety. However you don't have to go out and spend a ridiculous amount of money to fertilize your...

As spring approaches a lot of our minds have turned towards our yards and gardens . This year I have decided to try and go with a Native Plant Garden. A native plant garden consists of plants...

Notice the colors of the flowerbeds whenever you visit a public garden such as those found at museum locations, botanical gardens, expositions and other types of public venues. The striking...

There are many tropical plants that thrive as annuals in the warm, sunny South. Here are five that would add color and dazzle to any yard with a minimum of fuss.

When you are in the throws of Winter, we can look forward to the gorgeous flowers that bloom in Spring!! You can even plant them in the middle of Winter while the ground is frozen. Bulbs are...

Purple hydrangeas range in color from pale lavender to deep purple. Finding the right variety is key to achieving the color you want to display in your garden. There are certain varieties known to...

Begonia is known to be one of the favorite flowers among many people across the globe. It comes in a huge variety. These are extremely popular in flowerbeds. People use in hanging baskets, as...

Whenever you decide to preserve beautiful hydrangeas by drying them, you want to make sure they retain as much of their color as possible. Air drying is less labor intensive than drying with...

When the time comes for draining your pool, don't waste all that water! If the weather in your area permits, save draining your pool for spring instead of winter, and then you can combine...

It takes a little time and patience but starting a rose bush from its cuttings is pretty easy!

Have you ever wished you had a fragrant butterfly garden in your yard? If so, with a little work you can create a beautiful flower garden that will attract butterfly's from late spring to fall.

The term Amaryllis has been derived from the Greek meaning "sparkling". Amaryllis tends to brighten up a lawn. These are big, beautiful, trumpet shaped blooms available in attractive...

It's easy to create a colorful butterfly garden in a corner of your yard that will bring in a diverse mix of butterfly's. If you live in an apartment or have limited yard space a butterfly garden...

Aloe Vera plant is really cool. It helps in soothing and moisturizing the skin. It also takes care of the skin in case of cuts, bruises and certain types of allergies. You will find it in many of...

Peonies, like many garden flowers, attract wildlife. The flowers' fragrance lures hummingbirds, and the sweet nectar of the flowers draws ants. The ants, in turn, catch the attention of hungry,...

Dried flowers are a beauty to watch.They can used throughout the year.In winters,when you don't see a flower around,you can always amuse yourself with dry flowers in the vase.Here is a simple...

Growing garden plots is not just a fad today, it is part of our lifestyle. In the interest of going green, people are becoming more and more aware of the value of a garden plot. Even apartment...

Mandevilla boliviensis, of the apocynaceae family, is a tropical vine with trumpet-shaped blooms. The mandevilla is hardy to USDA zones 10 and 11. Since it cannot tolerate the cold, it is often...

The appeal of front lawns lush with flowers in bloom never disappears. Flower beds with plants that are aptly chosen and planted bring a simple elegance to lawns and captivate viewers with sheer...

Front yard landscaping provides the first impression to a home, the first sign of welcome, or the first signal of inattention. You want the landscape of your front yard to add curb appeal to your...

Dahlias come in a variety of colors and sizes, all of which create a beautiful garden or landscape. Dahlias are easy to care for, and require little maintenance during warm seasons, but they are...

Termite treatment is often considered to be a necessary evil. Termite treatment often includes treatments such as chemicals and wood baits and entails drilling holes into concrete walkways. The...

Controlling weeds around sunflowers will help reduce competition for water and soil nutrients. Preventive maintenance practices as well as weed control strategies used throughout the season will...

If you are planning to build an outdoor wooden planter to accent your landscape or deck, you may be wondering how to create a design that will stand out. While most planters are constructed in...

Wild rabbits have a tendency to chew and destroy flowers and shrubs in your flower garden. While sometimes the chewing causes only cosmetic damage, the rabbit could kill a flower by gnawing on its...

Winter bulbs are typically cold-weather flowers that peek through the snow in winter, or herald the first signs of spring. They include snowdrops, daffodils and aconite. Winter bulbs should be...