by Jennifer Poindexter Some people have a taste for the traditional and others prefer unique. If you’re someone who is in the middle, you must consider growing five spot flowers in your garden. These flowers are also known by their scientific name as nemophila maculata. … [Read more...]
What’s The Difference Between Annual and Perennial Flowers?
Annual and perennial flowers have a significant amount of differences between them including, but not limited to, the life span of the plant. In fact the most important difference between the two types of plants is their life span. Additional differences include anatomy, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Nasturtium Flowers
Nasturtiums are annual flowering plants with funnel-like flowers containing about five petals each. There are about eighty known species and each is easily recognizable do to the bright, intense colors of the flower. The flowers are commonly shield shaped and the most common … [Read more...]
How to Grow Moss Rose Flowers (Portulaca)
By Julie Christensen Most gardeners have a place in their garden where almost nothing grows. You know the spot -- soil the consistency of sugar, blazing heat and limited access to water. Moss rose, a member of the succulent family, is the solution to this gardening eyesore. … [Read more...]
Inexpensive Annual Flowers for Your Garden
Annual flowers are those that live for one season and then die. They are useful in hanging baskets and container gardens or to fill in bare spots in a perennial flower bed, but it’s generally not a good idea to spend a lot of money on them. Because of their short lifespan, … [Read more...]