While the lupine flower, also called the bluebonnet, looks like a wildflower, it is actually a fast-growing legume in the pea family. It has a tall, showy spire of purple, blue, white, or yellow flowers this time of year. You can expect flowers for about three months, from spring to midsummer. Lupine plants don’t spread … Read more
Dahlias have fairly high nutrient requirements and, like other flowering plants, require plenty of potassium to bloom well. David Hall, manager and director of Halls of Heddon, says that this flowering plant needs to be fed a potassium-rich feed in order to get the nutrients it needs: “Dahlias respond well to regular feeding – but … Read more
With their brightly colored, fragrant blooms and attractive foliage, it’s no wonder bee balm plants remain a perennial favorite for gardens. Also known as bergamot or monarda, bee balm makes an excellent addition to flower beds, borders, and wildlife gardens. Its shaggy flowers attract pollinators while its strong scent deters deer and rabbits. If you … Read more
Forget-me-nots are the best ground cover for beds and borders because they have tiny flowerheads that produce a lot of flowers in a wide range of colors and spread easily. Actually, forget-me-nots are usually grown in the ground, but it’s very simple to get the same beautiful results in pots, window boxes, or hanging baskets. … Read more
There is something very beautiful about succulents that looks good from every angle. All you need is some bright indirect light, water, and plants that love you. Add this one-of-a-kind succulent to your must-have list!. With their unique trailing stems covered in round, bead-like leaves, string of pearls plants are highly sought after succulents. Also … Read more
When summer heat arrives, tomato plants need protection from intense sun and scorching temperatures. While tomatoes require full sun to grow and fruit well too much direct sunlight can actually harm plants once the weather turns hot. Using shade structures fabrics or other methods to provide a respite from the harshest rays will allow tomato … Read more
Sweet peas have unmistakable fragrance and old-fashioned charm. The length of the day can affect when annual sweet pea flowers bloom. They can be long day (flowering in the spring and summer), short day (flowering in the fall and winter), or day neutral (flowering whenever the weather is cool). Since sweet pea flowers do best … Read more
Watching flowers grow is an amazing science lesson for kids of all ages. Kids can plant and care for their own flowers in our hands-on growing flowers activity! Our awesome seed growing activity turned out so well, and we loved seeing how things were going every day. Simple science activities are great for young learners!. … Read more
Forget-me-nots are delicate, colorful flowers that have captivated gardeners for centuries. Their quaint appearance and sentimental meaning make them a sought-after annual and perennial. If you’d like to add forget-me-nots to your own garden, you may be wondering where to find these charming blooms. Read on to discover the best sources for purchasing forget-me-not plants … Read more
“How do you harvest and grow peony seeds?” Question from Mark of Barrie, Ontario, Canada If your peonies were able to cross-pollinate and make seeds that can be made to grow, the plants will produce seed pods in late summer or early fall that should contain fully mature seeds. The round, tough seeds should be … Read more