The first few times I saw real anemones, they were elegantly tucked into bridal bouquets. With their slender stems and marshmallow-like blooms, anemones looked as fragile as they did elegant.  …

Enchanted gardens with phenomenal lilac fragrance in spring. What better way to break the flower fast of winter? Knowing how and when to prune your lilacs will give you brilliant …

When I published this post about fertilizing peonies, I already knew I was going to write about some of the reasons why some peonies don’t bloom. But my decision was …

Hummingbirds are a celebration of environmental stewardship with every iridescent feather. Plants that provide flower nectar, as well as safe perching and nesting spots are surefire ways to attract hummingbirds …

Scientifically known as Crassula ovata, Jade plants are fast becoming one of the most beloved garden and houseplants around. Native to South Africa, these succulents are incredibly resilient and almost …

A lavender tree is pure magic, seemingly straight out of a fairy tale! Lavender, being a woody perennial, can be pruned and shaped into a tree. This is known as …

Pruning is one of those tasks that put fear into many gardeners. But with knowledge of how to do it (and more importantly, when), it doesn’t have to be difficult. …

Fiddle Leaf Figs are such popular houseplants, it’s hard not to want more of them. Luckily, by propagating, you can have as many as you can fit in your home …

Do you have a delightful dream of slipping away a sunny afternoon in your very own rose room? It is easier than you may think to surround yourself with a …

This North American native flowering herb is a must-have in the wildlife garden, cottage garden, herb garden, and veggie garden. For full summer splendor, Bee Balm loves rich, moist soil …

In a gardening class I once took, the instructor compared the pruning of plants to cutting our hair. You can’t just let your hair grow forever, and at some point, …

When asked whether she loved or hated peonies, one of my gardening friends (who had been growing peonies for a couple of decades) replied simply “yes.” And it made perfect …

There is nothing better than walking into your garden and seeing bright yellow blooms displayed across the landscape. Yellow flowers are akin to looking at sunlight in a garden as …

A blooming hydrangea is one of the joys of a summer garden. Since it’s the thing gardeners look forward to most, it stands to reason that you want to get …

Hydrangeas are grown for their big luscious leaves, their usefulness in growing in shady areas and mostly, for their big mophead blooms. Getting bigger and better blooms is the ultimate …

We gardeners love the beautiful, the fantastic, and the unusual. For most of us, this includes cats. As gardeners, balancing our love of plants, the wildlife we encourage, and our …

I don’t know how many people would consider their yards as outdoor living rooms. But once I started thinking about my yard and garden in those terms, I experienced an …

Extravagant in bountiful blossoms, Echinacea is an herbaceous perennial prized for being strong and beautiful. An easy-going, bee and butterfly magnet, Echinacea is on the must-grow list of gorgeous native …

Even though climbing vines aren’t necessarily the easiest plants to get started in a garden, once established, they are excellent at accomplishing several goals. A few of the advantages of …

For a spectacular season of phenomenal roses, undertake these essential spring rose care jobs. Among my favorite spring chores is getting roses ready for their magnificent flower show. When the …

Whether you grow rose shrubs, climbers, ground covers, or miniatures, we all want more blooms from our roses! We’ll show you the steps to get more blooms from all your …

Imagine stepping outside into your garden on a mellow summer morning and finding yourself engulfed in a sea of color while waves of fragrance tickle your senses. The gentle breeze …

ZZ Plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) are renowned for their resilience and low-maintenance nature, making them ideal plants for beginners. Due to their popularity, it’s not hard to see why houseplant enthusiasts …

The Monstera has remained at the height of the recent houseplant craze for several years. Beloved for their gorgeous fenestrated leaves, interest shows no signs of slowing down. If you …