When buying flowering plants for transplanting in your garden (or new garden containers), it's best to select plants that have budded but haven't yet blossomed. That way, the plants will focus on root growth, leading to healthier, sturdier plants, rather than putting all their … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Building a Successful Butterfly Garden
Butterflies are not only beautiful, they're one of nature's top pollinators (after bees, of course). That being the case, they're usually welcome in any garden -- and you can attract them to yours by creating a specialized butterfly garden. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Forget Me Not Flowers
The forget-me-not is a flowering plant from the genus Myosotis in the Boraginaceae family. The colloquial name borrows from the original German name, Vergissmeinnicht, which translates to “forget-me-not.” The flowers are also prominent in literature. They appear in … [Read more...]
How to Grow Larkspur Flowers
If you’ve tried to grow delphiniums without success, you might want to try larkspur flowers instead. They are annual cousins of delphiniums, which are perennials. Whereas delphiniums need cool temperatures, ideal soil moisture, and plenty of care, larkspurs are tough, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Celosia (Cockscomb) Flowers
You probably recognize celosia for its use in dried wreaths and floral arrangements. Deep red is the most common color, like the ‘Arrabona Red’ variety that comes in bold red-orange color. Yet, purple, yellow, and pink celosia flower varieties have gained popularity in recent … [Read more...]
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