QUESTION: What is the best mulch to use on azaleas? I’m growing them for the first tim this year, and I’m not sure what to use. — Ruth S. ANSWER: The best mulch to use on azaleas will depend on a few different factors, such as what your soil is like and where you live. We’ve … [Read more...]

by Jennifer Poindexter If you’re growing a shaded garden, you must consider how to grow astilbe. This is a gorgeous flower which comes in a variety of colors and sizes. Plus, it’s a perennial flower. Therefore, you plant it one time, and it can provide beauty for years to … [Read more...]

by Jennifer Poindexter Pincushion flowers are unique and gorgeous additions to the flower garden. Have you ever seen these beauties in bloom? They’re colorful, easy to care for, and come in different varieties to work in almost any planting zone. If you need a subtle flower … [Read more...]

by Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a favorite flower? I have many but one of my favorites is the marigold. It possesses beauty and functionality. These are important qualities in my book. Marigolds are great for keeping pests out of your garden and also at adding a dash of … [Read more...]