Flower Basics

Flowers are nice because you don't have to sacrifice quality for price when you buy flowers online. The costs come down as these businesses supplement the costs that typically come in supporting...

Watering your house plants sounds easy right? But so many house plants comes to an early demise due to under-watering or, the most prevelant, over-watering. Knowledge is power and after you read...

Aphids can make a beautiful rose bush turn bad. I had a great minirose bush in a pot in my house and couldn't stand them. I used a few easy steps to get rid of them, and I'm sure you'll find them...

Are you the proud owner of a Christmas cactus (also known, in some circles, as a Thanksgiving cactus)? Would you like to grace your home with more these lovely plants or perhaps share a few with...

Marking a particular point in the passage of time can be achieved by collecting a handful of flowers, leaves or other greenery or vegetation. Flowers that have been pressed and preserved for...

from seed to flowers

With all the different fertilizers out there, how do you know which one is right for your orchids? Every company has their version of a 'Growth' formula and a 'Bloom' formula and promises that...

Bare root roses look dead when they come from the nursery with their brown roots and dormant stem, but if you want an easy and fast way of planting roses without the concern of transplant shock,...

While roses mainly need sun and water, here are a few more points to consider when planting your roses.

Nothing is more important for a rose bush's survival and performance than water. Roses absolutely love water. Here are a few tips to ensure you quench the thirst of the loveliest plants in your...

The poinsettia plant is recognized as the Christmas flower. During the holiday season potted poinsettias are readily available at the supermarket and used to help decorate for the holidays. But,...

Coleus come in different varieties, but they all can be started from seed. Plants that are started from seed will be ready to plant outside by June 1, if they are started indoors by January 31. If...

Some plant seeds such as Datura, Poppy, Morning Glory, Moonflower, Venus Flytrap, Black Coral Pea, Blue Bonnets, Geranium and Sweet Pea need to be nicked, breeched, or scarified before you plant...

You know you can turn your plain white flowers into a vase full of multi colored beauties. This is not hard to do and the effects you get are astonishing. Each type of flower you use will take the...

I learned a new trick from Glenn about roses. His tips and mine combined are sure to help with any transplanting. It works with veggie' s as well as trees, your favorite flowers. I tried this new...

Orchids are a beautiful flower that make any home go from bland to eclectic. They are the perfect design feature for modern and Asian inspired designs, but they are also wonderful assets even if...

Crested Cockscomb flowers are an amazingly beautiful and hardy flower that make a stunning addition to any garden or landscape. They are lovely during the growing season and also make a statement...

In this article I will provide information on how to store tulip bulbs for winter.

The beautiful Clivias are native to South Africa and flower at the end of winter just when Spring start. There are various types and colours. Clivias can be grown by way of division or from...

Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers known to mankind. They are a symbol of love, friendship and beauty. There fragrance mesmerize while there varied colors are used to decorate homes. They...

Hydrangea flowers are shrubs native to Asia and North and South America. Approximately twenty-three species and over one hundred varieties of hydrangeas exist. Different varieties prefer different...

Some people have trouble keeping their house plants healthy and thriving. Here are some tips on providing the best growing conditions for your house plants.

Preodering flowers is not difficult. Preordering flowers has many advantages. You can make sure the flowers you need will be there when you need them. You can make sure that all arrangements will...

This is your first garden and you want to grow your favorite flowers. There are many types of flowers that grow during the year. Perennials bloom second year, after you plant them and then return...

Many times we get flowers from funerals, weddings, dates, and all kinds of special occasions. Besides drying flowers to keep them, there is another way you can obtain a better effect with your...

Received a corsage or bouquet of flowers and trying to keep them alive? Not to burst your bubble, but its not going to happen. Petals will fall off and it will shrivel up. So, as soon as you get...

Bougainvillea is a unique plant in that it will give you more and prettier blooms in drier and more arid conditions. This drought tolerant, tropical plant comes in a variety of colors that will...

Here is a little known tip on how to perk up an old house plant. House plants can live many years and sometimes they just give up. Many times it is simply that the soil the house plant has lived...

I have learned through the years that if you will listen to what your elders are saying that you just might learn something. Well I did on some things and this is one of them. My grandmother told...

Roses are beautiful and amazing creatures that can be tricky to take care of. As I am preparing to winterize my garden and especially my roses (which are potted), I thought it would be beneficial...

1- Make sure that you change the water every three days or when the water becomes cloudy. Re-cut stems with sharp knife and arrange rose in clean, deep container filled with room temperature...

Have you received knickknacks as gifts? Maybe you've collected a particular kind yourself. Are they stored in a china closet, or on a shelf where they're ignored? Here's a reason to dust off...

Impatiens are annuals which die at the first hard frost and send droves of gardeners to the garden center each spring to purchase new Impatiens. With a little effort, Impatiens can be...

If you are from the Doylestown, PA area you know you have a choice to make when it comes time to select the right flowers, there are many great florist around town.

There is a lot to be said for fall fertilization of a garden. Learn how to successfully fertilize for a more bountiful crop of vegetables and flowers for the next spring.

Blanket flowers are one of my favorite flowers to grow. Blanket flowers bloom all summer long and well into fall. They withstand the cold fall nights well and are one of the last flowers to die...

Fall is a beautiful time of year and the best time to take advantage of preparing your garden for next spring. Discover easy and fast ways to be ready for the new planting season.

Pansies are popular with gardeners for a very good reason- they are one of the few flowers that will continue to bloom throughout most of the winter! The big, beautiful blooms are very showy and...

Most cut flowers need only minimal, conditioning to look their best. But a few flowers, however, require special treatment. Here are a few simple tips that will prolong the life of your fresh cut...

The next time you empty out your coffee can do not throw it away. Instead save it so that you can make a decorative coffee can flower pot with it. This article will give you the instructions for...

Everyone wants to keep their houseplants beautiful and healthy. Here is how your do it.

Who doesn't love getting flowers or having a floral bouquet in a vase as a centerpiece at dinner? They smell sweet, look amazing, and add a touch to the home. The problem is, certain flowers can...

Everyone loves cut flowers but when they start to fade, wish the flowers had been left on the vine. Well here are some great tips to help keep cut flowers lasting longer so you can enjoy their...

In this article I will give you tips on how to care for your plants....

Mums provide wonderful autumn color to your garden and home. When the weather starts to cool you start to think about the wonderful fall colors nature provides. When you live in an area that...

If you are cutting flowers from the garden – it’s best that you take a bucket with water at the bottom along with you. As soon as you cut the flowers put them into this bucket. This way the air...

As more of us are going green and trying to conserve our natural resources while saving money at the same time, many of us gardeners are choosing drought-tolerant plants for our landscapes. A...

It is August and everything in your garden is dried up or looking sunburnt. But, the Black Eyed Susan is the one glorious, easy care plant that is in the full sun all day loving it. The Black Eye...

Hydrangeas are unique summer plants that produce large blooms that range from pale pink to deep dark purple. Although they are a fabulous addition to any landscape, they are rather pricey plants....

Flowers make a beautiful addition to any room and can lift our spirits and brighten our day. Here are some tips on how to make fresh flowers last even longer.