Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium caeruleum) is a popular choice for beginning gardeners due to its hardiness and easy care instructions as well as its beautiful light blue to dark purple flowers. Jacob’s ladder is a relatively pest-resistant and low maintenance plant. Though known … [Read more...]
What Is a Flower Garden? A Beginner’s Guide To Growing Flowers at Home
What is a flower garden? The obvious answer is that a flower garden is a plot of land where flowers are cultivated and displayed. Flower gardens are usually produced for the purpose of visual and aromatic enjoyment, providing gardeners with a serene and relaxing environment to … [Read more...]
How to Grow Bells of Ireland Flowers (Moluccella laevis)
Do you love the attention-grabbing glamour of flowers with tall vertical spires, like hollyhocks and larkspur? If you’re also a fan of low-key monochromatic sophistication, bells of Ireland flowers, with blooms in shades from artichoke to emerald, will make a wonderful addition … [Read more...]
How to Grow Sea Holly (Eryngium) Flowers
Take a moment to ponder the sea holly flower. First of all, just look at this delightfully strange-looking beauty. Seriously, just take a moment to drink in this ludicrous but mesmerizing plant. It looks like an alien sea creature that lives in Antarctica. It looks like a blue … [Read more...]
Which Flowers Grow The Fastest? Try These for Fast Results.
Ever wonder which flowers grow the fastest? We certainly don't blame you. Gardening can sometimes be a time-consuming process. You have to prepare the beds by amending the soil, clearing away debris and weeds, and tilling for aeration to assure proper drainage. Then you need to … [Read more...]
How To Grow Agapanthus Flowers (African Lily, Lily of the Nile, Star of Bethlehem)
Perfect for sunny spots in garden beds and ideal for containers, the agapanthus flower is a summer blooming perennial. The South African native agapanthus is typically seen with globes of trumpet-shaped blossoms in deeper shades of blue and purple, but there are some varieties … [Read more...]
How To Grow Stock Flower (Matthiola Incana, Gillyflower, Perfume Plant)
Stock (also called Matthiola incana, Gillyflower, perfume plant) is one of the most fragrant flowers you can grow. Its scent is described as both sweet and spicy, not to mention incredibly pleasant. Many gardeners who have experience growing stock flower suggest making the most … [Read more...]
How to Grow Forsythia
A charming flowering plant associated with springtime, forysthia is among the first to bloom. Its sunny yellow flowers have long signaled the end of winter and symbolized the season of renewal. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Hyssop
Hyssop is a beautiful herbaceous plant with tall blooms, dark green leaves, and a woody stem. It is a perennial plant that grows to be approximately two or three feet tall. The plant originates from areas of southern Europe and the Middle East. The blooms are usually purple in … [Read more...]
How to Grow Sedum
With green foliage and vivid blooms, sedum is an attractive, versatile solution to trouble spots in the gardener’s landscape. Also known as “stonecrop,” it’s a low-maintenance leaf succulent from the Crassulaceae family native to the Northern Hemisphere and parts of Africa and … [Read more...]
How to Grow Anemone Flowers
Anemones are a perennial flowering plant that is part of the buttercup family. They are also sometimes referred to as windflowers due to the Greek meaning of their name. In Greek mythology, anemone flowers are a symbol of the love between Adonis and Aphrodite. These fairytale … [Read more...]
How to Divide Hostas
Hostas are a popular perennial plant featured in gardens indoors and out across the country. A healthy hosta plant can produce a large cluster of other hostas in a tight bunch. If you’d like to divide the bunch either to care for your plants or to make use of them elsewhere, … [Read more...]
11 Flowering Herbs with Beautiful Blooms
Growing herbs in your garden doesn't just have to be about cooking, spices or medicinal uses. Many of these practical plants can also be quite beautiful and showy. Many flowering herbs sport gorgeous blooms that can add variation and color to your herb garden. Blooming herbs come … [Read more...]
The Edible Flower Guide: Cooking With Flowers from the Garden
Edible flowers can add visual interest, fragrance and flavor to your salads, cold drinks and meals. This guide describes easy and appealing flowers to grow and use. Make sure you have identified flowers correctly. Latin names are included since common names vary in different … [Read more...]
How To Grow Chinese Lantern Flower (Physalis alkekengi)
If you haven't heard of Chinese lantern flower, you're not alone. Also known as Bladder, Winter, or Ground cherry, this incognito herbaceous plant's name can be confusing. But it's as lovely as it is mysterious. Its papery orange blooms look like little lanterns set against vivid … [Read more...]
How to Grow Globe Amaranth
Globe amaranth is a compact, upright plant with colorful blooms that resemble a bright and cheerful clover. Beginning flower gardeners will love this no-fail, easy to grow beauty. And, the most experienced green thumbs out there will love globe amaranth simply for its good looks. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cornflower (Bachelor Button)
Cornflower, more commonly known as bachelor button, is a popular, easy to grow annual. It's a great plant selection for a newbie gardener or the most seasoned growers out there. Its simple beauty has made it a reliable mainstay in gardens since days of old. And it's playful … [Read more...]
How to Grow Melampodium (Butter Daisy)
Melampodium is a bright and carefree annual flower that is not used nearly enough. Also known as a butter daisy, this sun-loving cutie gifts its grower with constant blooms and with a proliferative disposition. Melampodium is a delightful addition to your garden beds, borders, or … [Read more...]
How to Grow Johnny Jump Up
There are few flowers so exquisite as the tiny Johnny Jump Up. With its dainty petals and heart shaped leaves, what's not to love? It really is the darling of annuals. Some describe the bright countenance of Johnny Jump Up as a miniature face. It's not a face that can be ignored. … [Read more...]
How to Grow African Daisies
African daisies (Arctotis) are happy flowering annuals. They add perk and smile to any sunny garden location. The flowers produce and drop seeds that allow for new growth the following year in some warmer regions. And, it is grown as a tender perennial in U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
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