Not only are they beautiful, wildflowers actually have a variety of wonderful benefits, as well! From attracting pollinators to enriching soil benefits, gardeners should make it a point to incorporate these dainty blossoms wherever possible. However, gardeners should make sure to only plant wildflower varieties that are native to their growing zone. You wouldn’t want […]
Flower Garden Ideas
Plant Guide: Iris
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 […]
Plant Guide: Canna
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. […]
Plant Guide: Hosta
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 […]
10 Powerful Garden Pollinators
Brighten up your flower garden with these powerful garden pollinators! Pollinators like the ones featured will attract the bees to your garden for better pollination and a brighter garden! Check out these flower garden pollinators! Butterfly Bush Butterfly Bush is gorgeous and gets it’s name because it’s commonly covered in a variety of butterflies. […]
Plant Guide: Blanket Flower
How to Get Started: These flowers prefer loose, sandy soils in an area of full sun. Soil should be well draining with an alkaline PH balance. Water plants regularly, until plants become established. Established plants are drought tolerant, and should only be watered a few times every few weeks. Test the soil with your […]