By Julie Christensen The genus Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) includes more than 200 species of perennials, annuals and shrubs. When you think of hibiscus, you might think of the exotic, tropical plants that are hardy only in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 11, but there are … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Divide Bearded Iris
By Julie Christensen Like lilacs, bearded irises have been around for a long time. These classic garden plants, sometimes known as “flags,” deserve a place in every garden. They produce beautiful blooms from spring to mid-summer and take almost no maintenance. Bearded irises … [Read more...]
Popular flowers and their meanings
Every flower has a cultural meaning. Most of the meanings and thoughts associated with the flowers that we grow and give come to us from the Victorian Era. During this time, expressing emotion was considered beneath enlightened people, so the “language of flowers” was born. … [Read more...]
Popular Wedding Flowers for July
By Julie Christensen Summer brides have an abundance of choices when it comes to flowers. Most greenhouse flowers are readily available and you can also choose from the flowers growing in your own backyard or even wildflowers. Color palettes for July can range from a subdued … [Read more...]
How to Grow Coneflower
By Julie Christensen Coneflowers (Echinacea) have become widely popular in recent years, although for a long time, they were nothing more than humble prairie flowers. With their large pinkish to purple flowers and long stems, coneflowers look charming in a cottage garden, … [Read more...]
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