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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8 Flowers for Fall Gardening
Do you love flower gardening? Brighten up your flower garden with these flowers for fall gardening! Fall gardening is easy with beautiful flowers like these. Perennial Sunflowers. This ‘Lemon Queen’ plant is absolutely gorgeous. It blooms in late summer and lasts through early fall, adding a fantastic flash of yellow to the flower garden. Asters. […]
5 Fast-Growing Perennial Climbing Flowering Vines
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. […]
Pruning Hydrangeas: A Simple Guide
Hydrangeas are such a beautiful addition to any bouquet. There’s nothing quite like a bright, big bushel to complete a centerpiece or hair crown. However, are you familiar with pruning hydrangeas? Lucky for you, I have a great guide! Raise your hand if your favorite flowers are Hydrangeas… Lucky for you, I have a great guide! […]
27 Front Porch Flower Pot Ideas That Will Brighten Up Your Porch
Is your porch a little drab? Too blah? These 27 front porch flower pot ideas will surely change that. Front Porch Flower Pot Ideas Curb Appeal This glazed flower pot has a great color and shine! Contrasting the cement with bright flowers can make a nice statement. These beautiful blue pots make the green door pop. […]
Flower Combinations For Instant Curb Appeal
Putting together beautiful flower combinations is one of my favorite parts of landscaping. And now that Summer is in full swing, why not get your home looking beautiful? All you need are the great ideas for flower combinations below! Flower Combinations: Container Gardening There are a ton of great flower combinations perfect for container gardening! […]
Container Gardening: Layering Bulbs For Beautiful Blooms In Pots
Now that the holidays are finally behind us (what an insane few months it’s been!) we can turn our thoughts ahead to the Spring season. Believe it or not, it will be here before we know it and it’ll be time to get to work in our gardens yet again. I truly cannot wait! Today, […]
Bulbs You Should Plant In Fall
Around the middle of September every year, I like to head out to my flower beds to plant bulbs for Spring. A majority of bulbs need to experience a “hard freeze” before they are ready to bloom again in the Spring, so planting them in September is the perfect way to provide this. And not […]
Meet The Mallows: Marshmallow
Though I’m not talking about the delicious food that you can roast over the fire while camping, Marshmallow flowers do have a striking resemblance to the food. This beautiful flower grows in even the harshest environments and can be used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. Keep reading to learn how to […]
Meet The Mallows: Hollyhock
Known as the original cottage garden flower, the Hollyhock has been prized for centuries. The plant is absolutely gorgeous, and has some pretty incredible herbal medicine uses, as well. In fact, in 1859 it was recognized in a medical journal to be an excellent way to soothe an upset stomach. I know what you’re thinking, […]