Flower Garden

With fragrant, small white flowers in spring, the lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is a woodland perennial that spreads into a sweeping groundcover. Growing from rhizomes, or fleshy...

Although the Rose of Sharon can be a useful shrub for vertical interest in the flower bed or as a screen along the edge of a property line, it can also spread rapidly and become invasive. The...

Altheas are a beautiful blooming shrub commonly found growing in Southern U.S. states. They can be trimmed as hedges, bonsai or left to grow on their own as stately, uniform bushes. Altheas come...

Growing a bonsai tree requires a lot of time and patience. The traditional method involves working on the plant for a period of at least 5 years to achieve the desired effect. Those who wish to...

Epimediums come in many colors, providing a hardy and attractive ground covering for spaces where, for example, large tree roots prevent any deep root plants from growing. Epimediums are...

Although there are Asian varieties, lilac bushes are originally from the Balkans and Eastern Europe. There are more than a thousand varieties of the plant. They vary in size, color and shape. The...

Plants to your yard are like furniture to a room: they are both accents. We tend to get bored with our plant layouts occasionally, and want to make some changes. Sometimes your smoke bushes look...

Geraniums are one of the most popular garden plants due to their exceptional reliability and ease of care. However, if your plant is making little progress, it may be time to fertilize.

So you've finally decided to start that flower garden you've been dreaming of, but your lawn is in the way? No biggie. Turning a patch of grass into a flowerbed is a fairly straightforward...

Azaleas are frequently called the "Royalty of Flowers" and are one of the most popular spring shrubs. They are hardy, grow well with little trouble, like moist and slightly acidic soil, filtered...

Peony plants are herbaceous perennials that produce large blooms and grow to two to three feet tall. It is best to move or divide the plants in autumn after Labor Day. Make sure the ground is...

Although ivy may serve as a great decorative element for some homes, it may also be an eyesore for many others. Not to mention that some ivy plants have the ability to do major damage to the...

Taking care of herb plants can be quite fulfilling, not to mention that herb plants have many uses as well, such as in cooking. Like any plant, there are many circumstances when a transplant is...

Lilac trees are fragrant, attractive and surprisingly easy to care for. Like many plants, the mother tree produces offshoots--sometimes called "suckers"--that can be removed and planted elsewhere,...

Bird of paradise plants are beautiful, but they can get out of control. If the plants are allowed to grow too large, they may actually start interfering with housing structures or take over a...

Using coconut liners in flower baskets is ideal for preventing root decay as the liners allow excess water to drain easily. The liners fit inside wrought iron baskets and plant holders. They are...

The oakleaf hydrangea is an attractive shrub whose leaves resemble that of an oak tree. In the fall, the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, purple and orange. It also has a long blooming season...

Water-loving iris plants are ideally suited to a pond setting. They're considered hardy marginal pond plants, which means they thrive at the margins of ponds where they can soak in ample water and...

Peonies are favorites of gardeners for their sweet fragrance and bright colors. New plants do best when they are planted in the fall. Peonies planted in the spring may take more time to get...

The main parts of any plant--the roots, stem, leaves, fruit and flowers--can be further broken down into distinct components. Each part has evolved and modified to serve a vital function. Many...

Hibiscus plants are tropical plants that can be grown indoors or out, depending on the climate in your location. Hibiscus plants are available in several different varieties, all with colorful...

Any transplanting is very traumatic for your plants and flower. Its best to transplant during the early spring, before your plants and flowers wake up from the long winters sleep.

Have your irises overgrown their spot in the garden? Follow these easy instructions and you can move those overgrown irises to another part of your garden.

If a section of your garden is being overrun by daylilies, this is the article for you. It is easy to separate and transplant overgrown daylilies to another part of your garden.

Winterberry can make a stunning display when covered in snow or with a backdrop of dark green vegetation. The berries remain until mid-winter, long after the leaves have dropped off. It provides a...

We all know that plants get their nutrients through the roots from the soil that they are growing in. Flowerbeds that aren't doing well can always benefit from an infusion of compost to help...

With a little patience you can add to your landscaping without spending a dime. If you already have a forsythia, hydrangea, or azalea bush you can expand your numbers with a process called layering.

Coral bells, which are also known by their botanic name "Heuchera," are one of the best plants you can add to your garden. These perennials come back year after year in Zones 3 through 9, grow in...

It's summer, and it's time to brighten up your yard with some landscaping! But first, you need to know how to plant your beautiful flowers. You'll have a "green thumb" in no time!

Iris beds need to be thinned every two to three years. This process will encourage healthy plants with loads of beautiful flowers. Follow these steps then sit back and enjoy those gorgeous Iris!

In nature many orchids grow on trees, which is why orchid growers use bark as a medium to grow orchids. Orchids planted in fir bark are sometimes called bark orchids and can be subtropical or...

Peonies can last a lifetime if planted and cared for correctly. Here's how to plant roots.

Dividing geraniums is an easy and fun way to add to your flower garden and share your plants with your friends and family. To determine the proper way to divide a geranium plant, which have a...

Tiger lilies, also known as Lilium Catesbaei or leopard lilies, come in many different varieties and colors. Though you will see yellow and pink flowering lilies, most commonly tiger lilies have...

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...