How to Get Lily Buds to Open Up Quickly

Lilies are prized in gardens and floral arrangements for their elegant, showy blooms. But sometimes those blooms can be frustratingly slow to open up fully If you want to speed up the process of getting tight lily buds to burst open, there are several simple tricks you can try In this article, we’ll explore the … Read more

The Bittersweet Nature of Life’s Seasons: What “Fading is True While Flowering is Past” Means

Life ebbs and flows like the passing seasons There are periods of growth, vibrancy and blossoming But there are also times of decline, dimming, and fading away. This endless cycle of life is beautifully encapsulated in the poignant phrase “fading is true while flowering is past.” This sentiment may sound melancholy at first. But it … Read more

Becky Daisy vs Shasta Daisy: What’s the Difference?

Shasta daisies are the garden’s unassuming (and drought-resistant) crowd-pleasers. Garden designer Troy Rhone talks about the history of daisies, his favorite types of shasta daisies, plants that grow well with shasta daisies, and how to take care of daisies. The Shasta daisy is a classic perennial flower that graces many gardens with its bright white … Read more