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
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. […]
Perennials: Perfect For Porch Planters
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 […]
10 Colorful Summer Blooming Flowers
Like most gardeners, I love the summer months, but I dread them at the same time. Summer is my favorite, but I get bummed out when my shrubs and plants are no longer blooming and beautiful. But guess what? There’s a solution; these plants will bloom in the Summer months! Garden Pholox is known […]
Math Goes Gardening! Dividing Your Perennials
Do you know what goes into dividing perennials? Even if you hate math, that’s no reason to be intimidated by this math problem! It’s incredibly important to divide your perennials every 3 to 4 years. Especially because many varieties like to grow in large clumps. If forgotten, your perennials can develop a bare spot where […]
18 Most Colorful Perennials to Brighten Up Your Yard
Having a bright and colorful yard is always a fun project, but it can also be lots of hard and time-consuming work. Here’s a list great perennials that you can put in your yard to brighten it up and make it look great! Peruvian Lily This flower comes in shades of purple, orange, and yellow, […]