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Fresh flowers are beautiful but short lived. Whether you receive them as a gift or arrange them from your garden collection, preserving their beauty and fragrance as long as possible is something...
Lilacs have a beautiful blossom with a wonderful scent. Following a few simple steps will keep your Lilac happy and healthy and you receive many years of enjoyment for your efforts.
Knockout Roses(Roseceae Rosa) is one of the easiest roses to grow. This shade tolerant, cold hardy to zone 5 and disease resistant rose is a gardeners dream.
There are numerous flowers to be found that are featured as a "lily"; however, not all of them are true lilies. This article deals with those flowers that are members of the...
A Fragrant Spring Garden is a delight to the senses. After a long winter of drab landscapes and cold weather, the warm perfume of flowers on a sunny Spring day is exhilarating. Plan ahead for...
They are some of the brightest and showiest flowers in your garden. They lighten and brighten your mood as well as your landscape. They come in root form, seeds and bulbs. They can be the star...
Common names for this exotic plant are, Morea Iris, African Iris and Cape Iris. Fortnight Lilies are native to South Africa. Once establish, these plants are very easy to care for and a delightful...
Many people think that orchids are difficult to grow, but they are very easy to grow and maintain if you know the secret!
The Zinnia is renowned for its intricate and colorful flower head. It comes in a wide variety of colors with the exception of the color blue. The flower is native to North America in warm...
The iris is renowned for its big beautiful blooms, unique color formation and fresh fragrance. Irises are easy to grow however, if you have noticed that your irises are not producing big blooms...
Kudzu, a plant most people consider a menace is one that I have come to love. If you have ever been in the South you have seen this green vine draping itself all over anything that will...
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Watching an AGAVE bloom can take forever. It took about 8 years to get the Agave to the points shown in picture. IT is said to be the CENTURY plant - because it takes 10 years to mature....
Do you want beautiful petunias that are always in full, beautiful bloom? Petunias are a gorgeous flower that starts with plenty of blooms from the time you plant them, but soon, the blooms are...
What flower is more beautiful and has more meaning than the Rose. A favorite flower of many, roses have long been the flower of choice for giving. Not only are roses a favorite sentimental gift,...
The large, red, burgundy, pink, yellow, coral, or white blooms of a peony are striking in the garden among other plants and are beautiful in a vase. The peony bush, which grows two to four feet...
It's high summer and your flower garden is a joy to behold. You want to capture all that gorgeous color, so you grab the camera and start clicking. But when you see the results, it's not quite...
Orchids are some of the most loved and admired houseplants, and for good reason. They boast stunning, showy blooms and large waxy leaves. Orchids have the reputation for being difficult to grow,...
A native flowering plant from Brazil, the bougainvillea is one of the most versatile and show stopping plants available today. They can be grown as a hanging basket plant, bonsai, tree, hedge,...
I always wanted climbing roses so about 3 years ago I bought 2 plants at the local home and garden store and went home with my new project with high hopes of beautiful blooms to enjoy. I planted...
If you have lots of summer squash growing in your garden, then here is a way to fry up the blossoms too!
Do you love the look of topiaries but hate the cost of it? Do you want a certain color theme to your topiary but don't have a lot of supplies in your stash to make it with? Try this project and...
A good garden is one that is continually in bloom. At least that is my opinion. Our gardening goal has always been to have our garden continually in bloom from the first Crocus to the last Mum and...
When the first chill of autumn turns green leaves to rust and summer flowers drop their blossoms, mums take center stage. Covered with bright blooms, mums are good in foundation plantings or...
Wisteria is known for its beautiful flowers and delicate fragrance. However, getting these beauties to bloom consistently can be a challenge.
Lemon trees make delightful houseplants with their waxy green leaves and scented blooms. The Meyer lemon, a dwarf variety ideal as a houseplant, blooms profusely with lemony scented blooms and...
Deadheading- removing fading blooms- keeps your garden looking tidy, and it encourages many flowers to continue flowering longer.
In the South, quite a few bulbs will only bloom one season or not at all because we just don't have the cold in winter that they need to trigger their blooming season. Tulips, Crocus and Hyacinth...
It's Spring! Time to enjoy nature's bounty. Spring brings a lightness of heart and the desire to get out and do something fun. Students and teachers alike look forward to Spring Break. Mothers...
Petunias are a beautiful addition to your patio or flower garden all through the growing season because they love the sun. Petunias' wide range of colors make them ideal for patriotic floral...
Plumeria are beautiful, easy-to-grow tropical plants that are grown for their intoxicatingly fragrant blooms and large comely leaves. In hot climates they will reach small-tree proportions,...
With a little planning, you can put your bulbs in the ground, fertilize them, and later enjoy a profusion of blooms.
I have always thought that planting a spring garden is the ultimate statement of hope. You plant the bulbs deep in the ground and they get covered with snow and leaves. For months they are only...
Properly prepared soil is a key ingredient to encourage the greatest show stopping blooms in town. If bigger, better blooms are what your after, this recipe will create magic in your flower...
Every gardener wants flowers to produce showy blooms, and cutting the plants back at specific times during their growth helps accomplish this. Whether you want to produce long stem roses or...
Not many people realize that a lot of flowers are edible - pansies particularly make a gorgeous garnish and the flowers are 100% edible. So, spice up those dessert or salad dishes with some flower...
When I moved to Las Vegas, I moved into a home with a full garden of roses. I had no idea how to take care of them. Now I know that, roses may be intimidating, but they are actually relatively...
The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday plant because its winter blooms often align with the Christmas holiday. Although the plants are often purchased before Christmas for their blooms, it can...
Crackerjack marigolds typically grow about 2 1/2 to 3 feet high, however I have grown mine as high as 5+ feet believe it or not. No not with miracle grow, although plant food does not hurt.
This will keep your Canna Lilies blooming all the way through summer.
Potted mum plants make colorful decorations in the late summer and throughout the fall, even providing a bright backdrop for Thanksgiving festivities. With proper care, potted mum plants can last...
Hydrangeas are always a bold addition to your garden. The big blooms (on most varieties) are what draws most people to the Hydrangea. Pruning hydrangeas are much easier than one might think, in...
Hellebores are one of the few winter bloomers. When nothing much else is happening in the flower garden, hellebores are strutting their beautiful stuff!
Flowers are fun to photograph. They don't move much, talk back or ask a lot of questions. They stand still and pose for hours and always have great color. That is except for mountain laurel. Their...
You want to do your own wedding flowers or centerpieces for a 50th Birthday Party but how do you get access to all those blooms in bulk and what do you do when they arrive? Let me tell ya...
This article will tell you how to grow moonflowers in your garden. Monnflowers are moderately easy to grow. They look beautiful in your garden as they open up in the evenings. These flowers grow...
An unused space in your lawn can be a source of irritation? Here's a creative way to put it to good use.
An orchid in bloom is a beautiful thing, and the blooms will last for months. If you have an assortment of houseplants, make your orchid the centerpiece. This arrangement will add beauty and...
Spring and fall are popular times to buy plants for the garden, but anytime of the year you may find yourself at the nursery or home/garden center looking for those perfect potted plants to add to...
If you want your fresh flower bouquets to really stand out, you should learn how to arrange them. Flower arranging is a simple process that allows you to put together flowers in a complimentary...
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