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 Phlox Flowers
Phlox contains sixty-seven species and has fragrant flowers that come in pale blue, violet, pink, red, and white. There are many individual flowers arranged into a common head on each plant. The head is typically spherical in shape. These plants are known to only produce one … [Read more...]
How to Grow Geraniums
Commonly known as cranesbill, geraniums encompass some four hundred species of flowers. In the wild, the flower is mostly found in the Mediterranean region and has five petals that are lifted up. They come in white, pink, purple, or blue. Some come in bush or shrub like … [Read more...]
Gardening in Hot Climates: Heat Tolerant Perennials
Perennial flowers often offer the best of all worlds: easy care, no replanting or seeding required, and predictable growth, appearance, and outcomes. In hot climates, heat tolerant perennials are a must. Here’s a list of heat resistant perennials that are worth growing. Give … [Read more...]
Inexpensive Perennial Flowers for Your Garden
Think of perennial flowers as a long-term investment in your garden. They return every year, for 20 years or more, and look lovely in a mixed bed or flower garden. Unfortunately, most perennials grow slowly, making them impractical to grow from seed. One perennial plant from a … [Read more...]