An old-fashioned favorite, this unusual-looking annual (grows just one year) is a favorite for cut arrangements or as an out-of-the-ordinary touch to flower beds.
Remember when you were just a little kid and could hide in tunnels and forts made in the tall grass of spring? This easy-to-grow pea playroom will create the same type of hideaway for the little...
Alstroemeria has small flower stalks with several lilylike flowers on each in shades of red, orange and pink. It blooms in late spring and early summer.
Columbines are spring-blooming flowers that are delightful for the sunny flower and shrub border or in partial shade. Many flower colors are available, including shades of lavender, pink and...
African daisy is a summer-flowering plant with blooms like daisies in blue, peach, orange and red.
Dig a flower bed well, and you'll have half your gardening work done for you. A well-prepared bed promotes good drainage, has plenty of nutrients, makes watering and weeding a snap, and prevents...
Grow beautiful flower gardens using only organic fertilizers for soil and plants. Know the elements that flowers need and when they need them for better bulbs, perennials and annual blooms.
Site your flower beds along the front path or along the fence or property boundary. Or, if your priority is growing lots of cut flowers for the house, find a place that is ideal for growing...
Few pleasures in life are so simple as surrounding yourself with flowers,
indoors and out. Great satisfaction comes when your vases are
overflowing with homegrown blossoms. Spread the joy by...
My friend Wendy has several fabulous bougainvillea in her yard. My friend Diane has a bougainvillea that I gave her many years ago and the poor thing has leaves but few flowers. I asked Wendy...
Fuchsia is a plant that is usually grown from cuttings of other fuchsia plants. You will often find them at garden centers in hanging baskets available for purchase. If you have a fuchsia plant,...
Flowers can be a huge expense when you are planning a wedding. If you plant a garden ahead of time, the money you save on flowers can be used for other wedding necessities. Using flowers that you...
This is the most challenging climate to plant in. Plants that are tagged as drought-tolerant, sun-loving plants will still need some help in order to thrive.
With the warm weather comes the time to get flowerbeds ready for the spring and summer months. It takes a little work and preparation, but with the right amount of effort, you can have a beautiful...
You've decided it's time to give your garden a new look. You can rearrange existing flowers or add new plants to make a more interesting display for your yard. After you've decided what you would...
You have a beautiful shrub that is in need of a new home. The key is to plant it in a way that will be gentle, with an easy transition so it will not be shocked. Shocking a shrub may limit its...
You do not need a large yard to have a beautiful flower garden. In fact, you don't need a yard at all. If you have a patio area of any size and a little imagination you can have an attractive garden.
If you love your garden but your cat (or someone else's cat) is being a nuisance, there are a few different measures you can take. Because all cats have different personalities, likes and...
Choosing to have an organic garden is a step in the right direction towards better health, avoiding chemicals and using natural products and techniques. Adding mulch to your organic garden will...
Selecting the best bedding plants for your North Florida landscape gives you splashes of color around your property. There are numerous plants that grow well and are easy to maintain in a North...
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