Flower Basics

Rhododendrons are a shrubby plant closely related to the azalea bush that normally bloom only once a year. These plants prefer moist and well drained acidic soils; they propagate best in areas...

Hybridizing your flowering plants is a great way to create custom landscape designs filled with flowers that meet your exact specifications. For centuries, gardeners have used hybridization to...

Short-term exposure to extremes will not kill houseplants but extended time spent in below freezing temperatures, extreme high temperatures, drought, flood or malnourishment will cause damage....

The identification of flowering plants involves knowing a hierarchy that begins with the separation of flowering plants from the conifers and then identifying the individual species. One of the...

Robinia pseudoacacia, more commonly known as the Black Locust tree, grows up to 35 feet tall. Native to the Appalachian and Ozark mountainous regions of the eastern United States, the tree has...

Floral arrangements are rarely complete without some type of greenery accent for contrast. Whether your goal is to make simple table centerpieces or to construct a grand showpiece, fresh rolled...

The Mexican petunia, also known as Britton's wild petunia, is a hardy plant native to Mexico that is grown for its floppy, purple flowers that resemble petunias. Though many gardeners cherish...

Pennsylvania has large numbers of wildflowers growing in and around its fields, woodlands and waterways. You can identify the many types of flowers you encounter in Pennsylvania by centering your...

Large flower arrangements add a decorative element to a dining table or entryway table in the home. They are constructed for libraries, funeral homes, weddings, monuments, store displays,...

Peonies are an old-fashioned flower that are grown from established root systems because many peony plants no longer produce seeds. However, wild varieties of peonies and some domestic varieties...

The species Sedum, or stonecrops, are hardy perennial plants. Sedum are beautiful plants, with clumps of stems growing up from the ground and succulent, round leaves growing up the stem. They grow...

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...

Japanese honeysuckle is an invasive vine that was imported to the Eastern United States from Asia in the early 19th Century. It spread rapidly and proved a tough plant to get rid of, no matter how...

Sometimes our beautiful spring and summer flower gardens fade as we move into late summer/fall. Here are some tips to help extend your season of color.

Fresh flowers can be coated in real gold either by applying gold leafing, or by a metal-manufacturing process called electroforming. The former can be done at home with a few specialty supplies....

Suppose you want to create a flower garden filled with only those flowers which are purple but that you want there to be flowers in bloom from early spring until late fall. As you plan your...

Buying edible flowers is not as easy as one might think. Flowers are abundant in our world, but finding companies or people who grow and sell them can be daunting, especially for people who live...

The Adele Pradel Rose is an Old Tea rose that produces a raspberry scented flower. Its cultivar is Mme. Bravy. The plant family is Rosaceae. It is a high-maintenance shrub with edible flowers. It...

The Adolphe Audusson Red Camellia (Camellia japonica) is a high maintenance shrub used for landscaping. It thrives in zones 7 to 9 and there is no AHS Heat Zone defined for this plant. It grows in...

The Adolphe Audusson Camellia (Camellia japonica) is a slow growing shrub that may grow upright or spread. It will turn into a small tree with age, if left alone. The cultivar is Adolphe Audusson....

The Admiral Rodney Rose is a hardy shrub that produces edible flowers. The cultivar is Admiral Rodney and the plant family is "Rosaceae." Though this plant is hardy, like most roses, it is high...

The Adam's Smile Rose is a miniature rose. The cultivar is Adam’s Smile and it belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a high maintenance shrub used for landscaping. The flowers are edible....

The Adair Roche Rose is an edible, fragrant shrub. Its cultivar is Adair Roche and it belongs tot he Rosaceae family. It thrives in zones 4 to 9 and the AHS Heat Zone has not been defined for this...

The Acme Japanese plum (Prunus salicina) is a high-maintenance fruit tree that tolerates heat and humidity. It thrives in zones 5 to 9 and no American Horticultural Society Heat Zone has been...

The Acidalie rose, a climber, is perfect for a pillar or wall. The cultivar is Acidalie and the plant family is Rosaceae. This particular rose is edible. This is a high-maintenance plant, but...

The Abigaile Rose is the perfect rose for someone who does not have a lot of space, as it is a short bushy rose. The cultivar is Abigaile and it is in the rosaceae family. It grows well in Zones 4...

The Absolon Tulip loves dry summers and cold winters. It is best to plant this tulip in a large drift. It can be used in rock gardens, as overplantings above perennials, it can be forced indoors...

The Aberdeen Tulip grows from a bulb and is of the liliaceae family. The cultivar is Aberdeen. It will grow in zones 3 to 8 and, under certain conditions, zones 9 and 10. The AHS heat zone has not...

The A Longs Pedoncules Rose is a hardy shrub with edible flowers. Because this variety is susceptible to disease and pests, it is a high-maintenance plant. This species blooms in early spring to...

The A Country Woman Rose is part of the rosaceae family. This rose is high maintenance, as it is susceptible to many diseases and pests. This rose blooms in early spring to late summer and...

The giant leaves and flowers of the lotus are mythical in their beauty. You can grow these amazing, big water plants from seed. It will require patience, but that will be just another lesson to...

with your garden well planted and growing, learn sure fire ways to keep it looking great all summer.

That Bree Van DeKamp (Hodge now) is she a peach or what? She always has the most tasteful and elegant furniture and floral arrangements in her home. This beautiful and elegant floral arrangement...

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