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...]
How to Grow Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa is a lovely and petite annual that adds a burst of color to containers and garden beds. You can enjoy their blooms from early spring until late fall as these hardy little beauties can handle a touch of frost. They resemble a miniature version of some trailing types of … [Read more...]
How to Grow Sweet Alyssum (Carpet Flower)
Sweet alyssum looks and smells as sweet as its name implies! This plant will hardly go unnoticed as its dainty, clustered flowers fill the air with the sweet smell of honey. And the yummy scent aside, its colors and pretty foliage are hard to overlook too, in spite of its petite … [Read more...]
How to Grow Angelonia
If you are looking for a colorful, flowering plant, you might consider angelonia this year. Angelonia is a cheerful little snapdragon flower for your landscape or containers. It comes in a variety of colors in shades ranging from whites and pinks to lavenders and blues. Its … [Read more...]
How to Grow Morning Glory
Nothing brightens up the day like being greeted by morning glory. Morning glory is a beautiful vining annual that blooms before the heat of the day. Its blossoms can be found in all shades of purples, blues, pinks, and whites. The heart shaped leaves just add to the lovability of … [Read more...]
How to Grow Geraniums
Looking for an all American sweetheart for your garden? You can't go wrong with geraniums. As a favorite go-to annual for many gardeners, geraniums are vibrant and easy to grow. They are perfect for containers and window boxes, and they are beautiful in garden beds and borders … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cosmos
If you're looking for an easy going annual that has the relaxed disposition of a wildflower, cosmos are a fantastic choice. Its flowers have a daisy-like look. The blooms are available in a selection of colors- from whites and deep pinks to yellows and oranges. The foliage has a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Poppies
If you are searching for an elegant classic with the perseverance of a wildflower, try poppies. They are easy to grow by gardeners throughout the U.S. as an annual. And, like a wildflower, they will self seed if allowed. Poppies are an old fashioned favorite with their easygoing … [Read more...]
How to Grow Ageratum (Floss Flower)
True blue. There are few flowers out there that can claim that title. Ageratum (pronounced AH-jer-a-tum) is one of them, though. In addition to that perfect blue, ageratums can be pink, white or purple, too. Their soft and fluffy flower heads gives this flower a whimsical … [Read more...]
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