Simply Bloom Strawflowers do well in places with hot summers because they can handle both heat and drought (cue my happy dance!) These tall, beautiful flowers have brightly colored rings around them. This Australian native is also called “Everlasting flower” or “paper flower. Strawberry plants are great for cutting, and they also bloom for a long time … Read more
Hostas are some of the most popular perennial plants for shady areas With their wide variety of leaf shapes, sizes, and colors, hostas provide beautiful foliage and often charming flowers in the shade garden If you’re looking for inspiration on using hostas in garden design or just want to see the range of these lovely … Read more
The vibrant colors and dramatic foliage of bird of paradise plants make them a popular choice for indoor and outdoor gardens. However, the striking leaves of these tropical beauties can sometimes be marred by the development of unsightly white spots. If your bird of paradise plant has white spots on its leaves, don’t despair. This … Read more
Fuchsia plants are a gorgeous addition to any garden with their delicate, dangling flowers. One popular variety is the Dollar Princess fuchsia, which produces an abundance of double blooms perfect for hanging baskets. In this article, we’ll explore why Dollar Princess fuchsias make for fantastic hanging plants and how to care for them in hanging … Read more
Saffron is one of the most precious spices in the world. The delicate threads from the stigma of the saffron crocus flower add a beautiful golden color and unique flavor to dishes. But where can you actually find saffron to buy? This aromatic spice is not always easy to locate in local grocery stores. In … Read more
Composting is one of the best things you can do both for your garden and the environment. It helps reduce food waste by turning it into nutritious compost that all your plants can enjoy. There are still some questions about composting, even though the general idea is that “anything that once lived” can go in … Read more
When designing a landscape, most people focus their attention on trees, shrubs, and flowering plants. But the ground plane is just as important! Ground covers are low-growing plants that spread to form a dense mat, filling in empty space. They suppress weeds, prevent erosion, and add visual interest. Many gardeners struggle to find ground covers … Read more
Seeing row after row of pretty primroses arrive at the nursery is the best way to tell that spring is coming. The botanical name of a primrose is primula, which comes from the Latin word ‘primus,’ meaning ‘first. ’ This is the perfect name for them, as they’re the trailblazers of the early spring garden. … Read more
The Inclusions garden bounty of sunflowers was hard to miss this season. It had bright orange and yellow flowers that the pre-K students had planted on purpose, as well as flowers from sunflowers that had been there the year before. The 2014 flowers dropped seeds into sidewalk crevices and those seeds grew into beanstalk-sized beauties … Read more
Our expert tips will help you figure out what’s wrong with the yellow leaves on your African Violet and fix it. African violets are popular flowering houseplants known for their colorful blooms in shades of purple, pink, red, blue, and white Typically, the fuzzy, oval leaves of African violets are a deep green color. But … Read more