Fall is Mum Season! The flowering equivalent of putting on toasty, fuzzy socks, wrapping yourself in your favorite, cozy, thick knitted sweater, and sipping on a soothing warm drink. Nothing …
Houseplants are usually favored for their leaves. From the ever-popular Monstera deliciousa to the collectible Pepperomia varieties, social media feeds are filled with foliage. But that’s not the only thing …
Lavender is one of the most popular garden plants around the world. Its greyish foliage with pops of purple is stunning, but the benefits don’t stop there. They also smell …
Have you ever come across a plant that looks eerily similar to lavender, but just doesn’t fit the profile? Maybe the leaves are an odd shape, or the crushed flowers …
The potting bench is an essential workstation for the avid gardener. Acting as a gardening headquarters of sorts, potting benches are a dedicated space to perform many every day and …
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum wallisii) are elegant and magnificent plants known to thrive indoors or in shadier spots in your garden. They’re extremely popular, not only for their luscious green leaves …
Ornamental onions or allium bulbs create an exceptional finale to the parade of spring-flowering bulbs. Bold and brave allium flowers make a dazzling display. They bridge the gap between spring …
Ornamental grasses are one of the few types of plants that can survive the excessive summer heat while adding lovely textures, height, and even colors to your landscape. And high …
Are you looking for ways to make your landscape stand out in your neighborhood? An amazing way to have your landscape really say something interesting and unique about you is …
There is just something about fall. The early morning mist diffusing the late-rising sun. The woodsy freshly damp aroma of falling leaves. The colors are richer. Their hues are warmer. …
Daffodils are the quintessential spring bulb. Whether indoors or planted straight into the garden, spring is just not spring without the delicate daffodil cups swaying gently in the wind. And …
Winter is coming. Are you worried about all the excess bulbs you didn’t get in the ground in time. Or perhaps your tender bulbs are your main concern, as they …
Whether you’re looking to line a pathway or finish a newly planted flower bed, border plants are the ideal solution to round off any garden design. Tall or short, sprawling …
Deadheading spent and faded blooms is a simple way to enhance your garden’s flower power. Removing finished flowers involves a clever bit of trickery. Naturally, a plant’s sole purpose in …
Hostas are one of the most popular garden plants around the globe. Their stunning foliage comes in a range of colors, patterns and textures, suitable for any garden design. However, …
As busy gardeners, we know the more that gets done in fall, the easier spring will be. Get as much done this fall to lessen the load. Don’t worry. There …
This fall is the perfect time to get ready for fantastic, beautiful spring blooms! An enormously satisfying way to enjoy the long winter months is by creating a spring-blooming garden …
When the best of the blooming season is in the rearview mirror, there is an exciting way to bring your favorite blooms inside. Many flowering plants, flowering bulbs in particular, …
Plants that are used for hedges have many benefits including creating privacy, delineating an area, and developing structural interest in the garden. Imagine a hedge that not only achieves those …
Who thinks of garden plants for the frozen months of winter? Just imagine creating gorgeous growing forms for future drapes of pristine glowing white snow. Here we’ll share more than …
Cottage gardens are all the rage right now. As part of this trend, you may have seen peonies popping up on your social media feeds. While the popularity of these …
The title of Most Unusual Succulent has to go to Lithops. Not only do they look wildly different from any other succulent – resembling stones, hooves, or tiny brains – …
Easy going, low-maintenance, gorgeous, and long living. Perennials that stand the test of time are all the above. These undemanding perennial plants are a perfect way to begin establishing a …
Companion planting isn’t new. The practice has been used for decades, mostly for agricultural reasons. However, the home gardening community has found companion planting has a place outside agriculture. Certain …