By Julie Christensen Looking for a fast-growing, attractive ground cover for your shade garden? Consider lamium (Lamium maculatum), sometimes known as spotted dead nettle. This plant is a member of the mint family and is beloved by gardeners for its compact form and attractive … [Read more...]
34 Flowers That Hummingbirds Love – Lots of Great Choices to Grow!
By Erin Marissa Russell Looking to add flowers that hummingbirds love to your garden? You can turn your garden into a hummingbird’s paradise with plants from our list below. The plants that attract hummingbirds tend to be as vibrant and dramatic as the hummingbirds themselves. … [Read more...]
Are There Heirloom Flowers?
QUESTION: Are there heirloom flowers? I grow some heirloom vegetables and love them, so if there are heirloom flowers I’d like to add some to my garden. — Rico G. ANSWER: Yes, there are definitely heirloom flowers you can plant in your garden. Let’s discuss what heirloom means … [Read more...]
18 Blue Annuals to Grow in the Home Garden
By Jennifer Poindexter Are you looking for a specific color of annual to grow? Sometimes people like to color coordinate their flowers when creating annual flower beds or window boxes. If this is one of your gardening goals for the year, you’ve come to the right place. … [Read more...]
25 Longest Lasting Perennial Flowers for Beautiful Blooms
By Jennifer Poindexter Are you looking for perennial plants with longer bloom cycles? Let’s be honest. Most people grow perennials because you plant them once, and they return for years. Plus, they’re typically lower maintenance. Why wouldn’t you want these plants to bloom … [Read more...]