We bet you already have some lily bulbs in your garden, and maybe someone gives you some potted lilies every spring. But why not plant your own in containers? These beautiful flowers deserve to be in the spotlight, and that’s easy to do with containers. With their elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms and heavenly fragrance, lilies are … Read more
Violas, also known as pansies, are cheerful, colorful flowers that can brighten up any garden. Though they look delicate, they are cold hardy and easy to grow from seed. Timing is key when starting violas from seed, so knowing exactly when to plant is important. Violas: A Brief Overview Violas are low-growing flowers in the … Read more
Campanulas are a diverse group of plants, including small, creeping species and towering perennials. All have beautiful, usually blue, flowers and most are attractive to pollinators. Campanulas are part of the Campanulaceae family, which also includes lobelias, isotomas and platycodon. Many of them can handle some shade, which makes them good for dark spots or … Read more
Plains coreopsis, with its bright golden blooms accented with deep red centers, is a beloved wildflower across much of North America. This cheerful plant has graced meadows and prairies for centuries, adding a pop of color and attracting pollinators wherever it grows. But a key question about plains coreopsis has long puzzled gardeners – is … Read more
Nigella (Nigella damascena) is often called “love-in-a-mist” because of the way its ferny, fennel-like leaves form a mist around the flowers. Once you see N. damascena in bloom, you will always recognize it by its unique swirl of airy bracts and delicate foliage. The foliage of N. damascena plant is ferny, the flowers are fluffy, … Read more
Hypericum Plants, commonly known as St. Johns Wort, are attractive perennial plants that have been useful as mass ground covers for many years. St. Johns Wort has come a long way as a plant family. Different types of Hypericum are now thought of as small shrubs that don’t spread out like Hypericum Calycinum does. These … Read more
We’re hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t enjoy the smell of fresh roses gracing their home or garden. Their delicate perfume and charming appearance will enrich any and every environment. Because of improvements in gardening and flower preservation, we can enjoy the sweet smell of roses almost all year long. But how exactly is this … Read more
This carefully chosen border of bright Oriental Poppies (Papaver orientale), deep purple spikes of Sage, and architectural Ornamental Onions (Alliums) will make your late spring to midsummer garden look better. Bearded Irises (Iris germanica) add a touch of elegance to the group, making a border that is both visually and texturally interesting. Asian poppies are … Read more
Do you not know what or where the eye is on a dahlia tuber? Is the eye on your tuber small and hard to see? Identifying eyes on a dahlia tuber proves that it is able to grow. Ideally, dahlia tubers should also be planted with their eyes facing up. However, sometimes these eyes are … Read more
Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a popular low-growing species prized for its masses of brightly colored flowers in spring. With its carpeting growth habit, creeping phlox makes an excellent ground cover and can also be used in rock gardens or cascading out of hanging baskets. Luckily propagating creeping phlox is an easy process that will … Read more