Flower Garden

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...

Elderberries are large shrubs whose flowers and berries are extremely useful. The blue and purple berries are gathered to make wine, jams and pies. The cluster of white flowers are fragrant and...

Lobelia is a favorite of gardeners in a variety of climates. "Its the best flower for attracting hummingbirds," explains Larry Hodgson in his book, "Perennials for Every Purpose." Lobelia...

One of the tasks of a successful gardener is pruning. Pruning is done after the growing season and helps plants survive the winter in order to grow bigger and better each spring. Knowing how to...

Lenten roses, also known as Christmas roses, offer some of the most beautiful and vibrant flowers you'll find in the late winter or early spring. Though technically not a rose, the vibrant white...

Mock oranges--botanically known as Philadelphus--are hardy deciduous shrubs that flower in early summer on wood grown the previous year. Varieties include the popular Minnesota Snowflake and...

Though gardenias are most famous for their stunning white flowers, they are actually a type of flowering shrub. There are nearly 250 different species of gardenia worldwide, and many of them can...

Azaleas are brilliant bushes that flower throughout the spring and summer. Their colors are vivid and bright, including yellow, pink, orange, blue and white. Caring for these beautiful shrubs can...

Roses are fussy. They require a lot of work to stay healthy and keep blooming. Roses just aren't worth it. At least, that's what many gardeners and landscapers think until they try growing Knock...

Phlox provide a brilliant display of highly fragrant blooms in mid-summer. Derived from the Greek word for flame, phlox are often referred to as flame flowers. Although there are more than 60...

Hydrangea plants and bushes produce beautiful flowers throughout the spring and summer months. The hydrangea flower blooms range from pale pink to dark purple and are a great addition to any...

Roses are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscaping. They come in a variety of colors and blooms from single stalk varieties to rose bushes. There are also many hybrid roses that have...

Rosebushes must be pruned every season to strip out dead wood and encourage growth. Trimming off the dead parts of the rosebush creates more space for the new blooms, allowing them to grow larger...

Muscadine grapes are one of the most hardy grapes you can grow. Typically grown in the southeastern United States, they are disease and insect resistant, can be planted any time of the year and...

There are two types of flowering bushes, those that "grow on old wood," or spring flowering bushes, and those that "grow on new wood," or summer and fall bushes. Spring flowering bushes include...

The dark blue spikes of lupine and the hearty nature of the plant make this flower a popular choice for gardeners. Lupine begins growing in late winter or early spring; it blooms in late spring...

Cutting roses from their bush can be scary because of their thorns. Yet, we will go to great lengths to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the rose. Luckily, cutting the rose stem properly and...

This article is a guide to maintaining your roses.

Begonias are often a favorite flower for planting in flowerbeds or containers; and they come in many varieties and can flourish both indoors and out. They can thrive in conditions that range from...

As the weather begins to warm and spring approaches, now is a good time to ready your flower beds for the new season. By doing a lot of work at this time, you can spend the warmer spring days...

Wondering how to prune your Princess Flower or other shrub into an upright, or multi-stemmed shrub? Check out this tutorial and video to see how!

Want to know how to prune your hydrangea? Check out these simple steps.

When is the best time to prune roses? It's really not that difficult, but you need to know the type of rose you have since they are treated differently.

Mums provide delightful color and texture additions to any garden or décor. Easy to grow and virtually care-free, mums can reward you year after year with bountiful blooms. Other than basic...

North American fountain grass is a popular decorative grass grown in the Southeast and comes in both purple or white varieties. Many other varieties are available in Africa and the Mediterranean....

Wisteria is spring-time eye candy. A riot of gorgeous clusters of purple or white blooms, it drapes itself wherever the vines are directed, and produces a rich fragrance that’s a pleasure...

Gorgeous Gardenias bring delicate fragrance and snow-white blossoms to your garden. So how do you prune a Gardenia for best results? Just follow these steps to learn how.

Roses are a beautiful part of your garden. They give you a wonderful sense of satisfaction when they are full of blooms but , to be full of blooms, they need to be pruned correctly. Old wood...

Climbing roses are a beautiful aspect of any garden but, as with all roses, they need to be pruned and trained to grow into the shape and size that you desire. Climbing roses, however, are...

To make your rose bushes bloom profusely all summer long, and come back strong again next year, they need to be pruned properly both during and after the blooming season. Here’s how:

Azaleas are popular garden shrubs that bloom every spring or during the early summer. The colorful blooms add a beautiful touch to backyards or gardens. Periodically, azaleas need to be pruned so...