Flower Garden

Asiatic lilies usually bloom in May or June and come in many bright colors. Learn to grow these beautiful lilies with help are from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on gardening.

Gardening is a valuable exercise for children. The fresh air, sweet smell and learning experiences are immeasurable. Children can learn about flowers and the part they play in the nature. They can...

Calla bulbs take slightly longer than normal to bloom because they need a good set of roots first. Discover how to plant calla bulbs with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this free...

In order to get anthuriums to bloom indoors, you'll probably need to add artificial light. Get your anthuriums to bloom with help from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on flower...

Finding the correct flowers to add color to your landscaping all year long is the challenge that confronts all flower enthusiasts. The daunting task is to find flowers that bloom after the initial...

Violets are a beautiful plant that many admire when they see them in the stores. Unfortunately, African Violets are very easy to accidentally kill. Improper care can lead to them wilting, even...

Lilac bushes are perennial garden favorites that are best known for their fragrant flowers. Since some varieties can grow to 30 feet high, lilac bushes look best when pruned and shaped. This...

The balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), or bellflower, is a flowering perennial which produces purple, pink or white flowers that bloom during early and late summer. Before the bloom opens,...

Zone nine is primarily a southern zone that includes most of Florida, southern Texas, and much of California. Though often low on rainfall, Zone 9 has abundant sunshine and a very small percentage...

Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii--often spelled Buddleia) is a deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub native to China and hardy in zones 5 through 9. In colder climates, it dies to the ground during...

The hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis), is one of the best loved of spring bulbs. Available in a wide range of colors including white, yellow, pink, blue and purple, hyacinths are prized by...

There are more than a thousand varieties of lilac bushes. They originally came from the Balkans and Eastern Europe; however there are Asian varieties as well. The blooms vary in size and color, as...

Geraniums are hardy, only need to be watered once a week, and will bloom throughout the year in warm climates. Geraniums grow equally well in containers or flower beds, and they come in a wide...

Growing a spectacular tulip garden can be a cinch, if you are armed with a green thumb and the proper research about this beautiful bloom. Tulips can be planted via bulbs or seeds, both of which...

Herbaceous peonies come into full bloom in late spring and keep their large red, pink, or white blossoms until early fall. Since peonies are perennials, they will come back every year with bigger...

Most planting gets done in the spring, whether its vegetables in your garden or annuals for your flower beds. Why not plant some color for the fall months as well? Some plants, such as pansies, do...

According to the Azalea Society, there are many, many types of this flower. You can find azaleas in different sizes, colors and blooming times--whatever you need to fulfill your landscape plans....

With their bright, colorful blooms and soft fragrance peonies are a favorite in the spring and early summer garden. Originally grown for the medicinal value of their seeds, leaves and roots, they...

In 1901, noted botanist Luther Burbank, developed the Shasta daisy by making numerous crossings of the wild daisy, Leucanthemum vulgarea. The result of his work quickly became a garden favorite...

The variety of flowers to plant in winter is more limited than in warmer seasons. It's possible to plant flowers in early winter as long as the ground hasn't frozen yet, or in late winter when...

For flowers that bloom in the spring, such as tulips and daffodils, you should plant bulbs in the previous fall. But bulbs for summer-blooming plants like dahlias, gladiolus, begonias, lilies,...

There are numerous flowers that bloom throughout the spring and during the month of May. Since the majority of flowers start to blossom during this time of year, choosing which ones to buy and...

Few things are more beautiful that a garden full of lovely flowers. While every flower blooms in its own time, you can increase your chances of maximum blooming as well as quickly appearing...

Fall gardening is not only a time to refresh your fall flower stock but also a time to plan next year's Spring garden. Here are some fall gardening tips that will save you money on fall flowers.

When planning your flower garden, sketch out a simple plan scaled to the dimensions of your garden space and account for the placement of all hard scape and fixed items, such as specimen trees,...

Pansies are perennial flowering plants that can be grown as annuals or biennials. Pansies come in a summer- and fall-flowering annual variety in the north that blooms for three to four months, and...

Certain plants stand out to butterflies and will attract them to your garden. Here are six different plants that will surely do the job as well as look great in your yard.

One way to instantly beautify the outside of your home is to plant flowers. Unfortunately, just planting flowers in the ground won't be very pleasing to the eye. Take your time to get some flower...

Save the trouble of re-planting your garden every year, use perennials to brighten your landscape

Magnolia trees have been found around the world by plant hunters. Because they have been found in so many different regions and because of advances in plant propagation, plant experts and...

Perennials are the gardener's best friend. Although plants are initially more expensive than the bright annuals that flood the garden centers each spring, perennials return every year to bloom in...

Tulips are one of the earlier flowers to bloom in the spring, but if you can't wait that long, you can force them to bloom indoors, so you can enjoy their color even in the wintertime. Although...

Butterflies are a beautiful summer sight, especially for children. Depending on where you live, you may see many varieties of butterflies or you may see almost none. The good news is that if you...

Pansies have long been a harbinger of spring in the north, and often bloom year round in southern states. The problem is, after a while pansies tend to get leggy and spindly and lose their visual...

Create a beautiful flower garden in any sunny patch of ground inexpensively by choosing naturalizing perennials that come back year after year (and bring friends). It's not difficult if you select...

Grape Hyacinth, or Muscari are really, really pretty because they look like little bells. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a sustainable gardener in this free video.

Puschkinia is easy to recognize, because it has little tiny bell flowers, a lot of them clumped on one stem. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a sustainable gardener in this...

Angelique is one of the easiest tulips to recognize because of its double structure. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a sustainable gardener in this free video.

Burgundy Lace is a French tulip that's a vibrant pink. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a sustainable gardener in this free video.

Princess Irene is another two-tone tulip; no two are the same. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a sustainable gardener in this free video.

Sir Winston Churchill daffodil smells just like a Paper White, but even better. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a sustainable gardener in this free video.

The Tahiti daffodil a yellow with orange little fringes in it, just like someone just barely painted a little bit of orange inside. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a...

The Nagrita tulip is a bright, vivid purple color. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a sustainable gardener in this free video.

The Mount Hood daffodil is sold as a white daffodil, but there's yellow in the center. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a sustainable gardener in this free video.

The Dutch Master daffodil is very similar to the King Alfred, the traditional yellow daffodil that you see all over. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a sustainable gardener...

The Thalia's easy to identify, because they look like little orchid blooms almost more than a daffodil. Learn how to identify springtime flowers in bloom from a sustainable gardener in this free...

If you're gardening on a budget it's hard to fill in a flower bed if you're paying $8 to $15 per perennial plant. But if you choose the right plants you will easily fill not only your first...

One of the most popular spring flowers is the tulip. These lovely flowers have long been closely associated with Holland, but the flower is native to Turkey and central Asia. Tulips are big...

One of the most beautiful of all tropical plants can be easily grown in your bathroom, and you will appreciate it all the more because each bloom only lasts a day. The hibiscus is a surprisingly...

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