Painting lively floral designs directly onto fences creates an instant transformation. It injects color, softens hard edges, and connects the fence to the environment. Fences provide perfect blank canvases for creating gorgeous garden murals or picking out patterns. Let’s explore some creative ways to incorporate painted flowers and plants to liven up boring backyard boundaries … Read more
With its romantic double flower form and sweet fragrance, Creme de la Creme phlox has become a sensational garden performer. This outstanding perennial phlox variety provides billowy blooms and refreshing fragrance to grace any sunny flower bed or border. In this article we’ll explore why Creme de la Creme has gained such popularity, how to … Read more
Troubleshooting When Your Muscari or Grape Hyacinth Has Leaves But No Flowers Muscari, also known as grape hyacinth are early spring-blooming bulb flowers that add a pop of color with their purple, blue or white blossoms. Their slim grass-like foliage also provides nice texture contrast in flower beds and borders. However, some gardeners experience the … Read more
The Cheerful Charm of Bright Orange Azalea Bushes Azaleas are beloved ornamental shrubs that bring delightful pops of color to gardens and landscapes. While most azalea varieties produce flowers in shades of pink, purple red and white, bright orange azaleas offer a tropical flair. With its vibrant hue and profuse blooms, the bright orange azalea … Read more
Pansies are beautiful and cheerful flowers that can brighten up any garden. However, they can be prone to certain problems that can cause them to wilt, yellow, and even die. If you’ve noticed your pansies declining, don’t give up on them yet! Here are some of the most common reasons why pansies die and what … Read more
Fields of vibrant wildflowers swaying in the breeze are a charming sight. Certain species are well-suited for growing in large open fields, providing waves of colorful blooms. These field-friendly flowers are hardy, low-maintenance, and can handle the intense sunlight and wind. When planted en masse, they create stunning floral displays. Here are some of the … Read more
Scent First Tickled Pink dianthus (Dianthus ‘Devon Pp11’) offers spectacular magenta-pink blooms and unbeatable fragrance in the garden This compact perennial flower provides color and fragrance from late spring through fall, making it a standout choice for borders, rock gardens, and containers With its grassy blue-gray foliage and semi-double frilly flowers, Tickled Pink brings unique … Read more
With its carpet of fine evergreen foliage and profusion of delicate pink blooms Mediterranean pink heather (Erica x darleyensis ‘Mediterranean Pink’) is a captivating addition to gardens. This hardy spring-flowering shrub puts on a spectacular floral display just as the landscape is shaking off winter’s chill. For gardens in USDA zones 5-7 Mediterranean pink heather … Read more
Stop Those Tiny Black Bugs from Ruining Your Beautiful Dahlias As a dahlia enthusiast, I know how disheartening it can be to nurture these stunning flowers all season only to have them ravaged by tiny black bugs Dahlias are truly one of the jewels of the summer garden with their showy, brightly colored blooms that … Read more
The vibrant red poppy flower is an iconic symbol of remembrance and peace When captured in black and white photography or illustration, the poppy takes on a graceful elegance and timeless appeal In this article, we’ll explore the striking beauty of poppies in black and white and how artists use this classic color palette to … Read more