Simply Bloom

Taking a plant leaf properly is one of the easiest and most useful skills I’ve learned in the garden. Whether I want to propagate new plants for free, identify an unknown beauty, diagnose a problem, or preserve a special leaf, doing it the right way makes all the difference. I always choose healthy, mature leaves, … Read more

Cut back cannas right after the first hard frost in fall when their foliage turns black and dies back completely. I wait just a few days after that killing frost hits my cannas so the plants have time to send every last bit of energy down to the rhizomes. This simple timing keeps my cannas … Read more

if you ever wondered how long does a rose bush live, I got the straight-up answer right here from years of digging in the dirt myself. Most modern rose bushes stick around for about 6 to 10 years, but lemme tell ya, with decent care and the right setup, plenty of them rose bushes keep … Read more

If you’re staring at those hanging wisteria seed pods and wondering how to plant wisteria from seed, I got you covered with every single detail I learned the hard way over years of trying. Wisteria vines are absolute showstoppers with their drooping fragrant blossoms, but lemme tell ya right up front – starting them from … Read more

Hey garden friends, if you’re wondering how long does viburnum bloom, you’re in the right spot ’cause these shrubs are total showstoppers that can light up your yard for weeks on end. I first got hooked on viburnum a few seasons back when our backyard looked kinda blah in spring, and man, once those blooms … Read more

Hey folks, if you’re itching to grow more veggies, herbs, or flowers but hate shelling out for those store-bought pots that take up space and cost a arm and a leg, then learning how to make growing bags is gonna be your new favorite backyard hack. I started tinkering with these a couple seasons back … Read more

The Yuki Cherry Blossom shrub, also known as Yuki Cherry Blossom Deutzia, is a beautiful landscape plant that bursts into a profusion of pink and white blooms in spring This compact deciduous shrub packs a visual punch with its two-toned cherry blossom-like flowers With proper care, the Yuki Cherry Blossom shrub will provide years of … Read more

Red hot poker (Kniphofia spp.) is a popular perennial flower with showy, torch-like blooms in shades of red, orange and yellow. Also called torch lily, these South African natives are easy to grow from seed. But first you need to know how to identify when seeds are ready for harvest. In this article, we’ll explore … Read more

Evening primroses are a beautiful addition to any garden with their bright, colorful blooms that open in the evening. An added bonus is that allowing some flowers to go to seed provides an ample supply of evening primrose seeds you can collect for future plantings or to share with gardening friends. In this article, we’ll … Read more