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Perennials

Beautiful Winter Blooming Plants

September 24, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Though I absolutely love the holiday season, I can’t help but get a little sad when the cold weather hits. It’s pretty tricky to grow plants in the freezing cold weather, is all! But did you know that there are some cold-hardy plants that bloom RIGHT in the middle of winter? You’ll love the color […]

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5 Fast-Growing Perennial Climbing Flowering Vines

August 5, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

I love perennial flowering vines! They grow so quickly. In only a few years they can transform your backyard into something that looks as if it came out of the film The Secret Garden. If the thought of a climbing vine is exactly what your yard needs, check out these 5 fast-growing climbing flowering vines. […]

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Color Me Happy Series: 10 Beautiful Pink Perennial Flowers

June 24, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

I love perennial flowers, and this year I am focused on all of the pretty ones in pink! Whether you like Peonies, Geranium, or another variety, the stunning pink perennial flowers on this list are great for any landscape. Don’t forget to comment below and tell me your favorite! 10 Beautiful Pink Perennial Flowers Bedazzled […]

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A Cutting Garden That Is Cutting Edge

May 8, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

If you love bouquets of fresh-cut flowers around the house, why not grow your own cutting garden? A cutting garden is a flower garden full of flowers perfect for bouquets and other cut-arrangements! How incredible would it be to go to the backyard for fresh-cut flowers instead of to a local nursery or grocery store? […]

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Perennials: Perfect For Porch Planters

May 3, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

 I love working with perennial flowers throughout my garden because they’re easy to care for, and they keep coming back year after year. It’s like getting tons of plants for the price of one! While I utilize perennials wherever possible throughout my yard, I love planting them in my porch planters most. Here are my […]

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Plant Guide: Veronica

December 7, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

I’m always looking to add a touch of the dramatic to my flower garden but it can be hard to find unique flowers that are low maintenance. Fortunately, I found all of those things and more in the Veronica flower! Veronica perennials are available in a variety of different colors and add the perfect contrast to […]

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Plant Guide: Chives

April 24, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Plant Guide: Chives| Growing Chives, Garden ideas, Herb Garden, Herb Garden Ideas, Herb Gardening for Beginners, Gardening Ideas, Gardening, Gardening Tips and Tricks

    How to Get Started: If sowing from seed, start indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant as soon as your soil is easily workable. Choose an area of your garden with full sunlight and moist, well-draining soil. Place plants 4-6 inches apart, and keep soil regularly moist. Test with fingers to determine […]

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Plant Guide: Iris

April 12, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Plant Guide: Iris | Growing Iris, Iris, Flower Garden Ideas, Garden Ideas, Flower Gardening for Beginners, Flower Gardening, Flower Garden

  Are you growing iris? If not, you should be! Add iris to your garden with my planting tips! This flower is available in a variety of colors, making it fitting for almost any garden. Iris plants love acidic soil, and can be easily grown in a container of any size. Try one of these flower […]

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Plant Guide: Canna

March 29, 2018 by Jenny 1 Comment

Growing Canna, Canna, Canna Lily, Gardening, Flower Gardening, Flower Garden, Gardening for Beginners, Garden Ideas, Gardening Ideas

      How to Get Started: Plant bulbs about 2 to 3 inches in the ground, with the pointy eye up. Cover with soil. Plant in the fall for the best results. After planting, soak the soil thoroughly with water. After the first week, canna plants should receive about an inch of water per-week. […]

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Plant Guide: Hosta

March 27, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Plant Guide: Hosta| Growing Hosta, Hosta, Garden, Garden Ideas, Plants, Gardening Ideas, Hostas Garden Ideas, Hostas Landscaping, Gardening

      How to Get Started: These plants are shade lovers, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t love a little sun! Plant  in an area that gets afternoon shade. The darker your leaves are, the more sun it needs. These plants like rich, acidic soil, and you should fertilizer in the summer. Make […]

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