The sweetly scented, delicate bells of lily of the valley are a delight in any garden. While traditionally grown in flower beds or planters, did you know you can also cultivate this charming perennial in hanging baskets? Suspending pots of lily of the valley enables you to appreciate their beauty at eye level and take … Read more
Evening primroses are gorgeous flowering perennials that come in a range of vibrant colors. Their bright blooms and wonderful fragrance make them a favorite for gardens, borders, and containers. If you’re looking to add evening primroses to your yard or garden, here is a helpful guide to finding evening primrose plants for sale and choosing … Read more
Yellow is the color of sunshine, optimism, and cheer What better way to infuse your outdoor space with joy than by planting vibrant yellow flowering shrubs? A strategically placed golden-hued shrub can instantly brighten up even the drabbest corner of your yard. When choosing yellow blooming shrubs, you have plenty of options. Flowering times range … Read more
Forget-me-nots are beautiful, delicate flowers that have captivated people for centuries. Their light blue petals and sunny yellow centers evoke feelings of remembrance, love, and connection. In this article, we’ll explore the history, meaning, and symbolism behind these tiny blossoms. A Name That Captures the Imagination The common name “forget-me-not” first emerged in 15th century … Read more
As the nights get cooler and the sun goes down earlier each day, your garden will lose a lot of its color and cheer. A lot of people say that autumn is their favorite time of the year because of the beautiful changes that happen to trees, bushes, and shrubs when the leaves turn red, … Read more
I study landscape ecology and through my studies have discovered a love for plants. Plants are not only beautiful, but also have countless fascinating survival strategies. To bring some nature into my home too, I take care of houseplants and herbs on every windowsill I can find. Favourite fruit: rhubarb and all kinds of berries … Read more
As a gardener, stumbling upon a cache of small, clear eggs in the soil or under leaves is an intriguing discovery. Are they friend or foe? Identifying mystery eggs can be challenging, but a closer look provides clues. This guide covers common egg-laying critters, identifying traits, and whether to remove the eggs or let them … Read more
A ranunculus garden will provide the most beautiful look to your outdoor space. Growing ranunculus from corms indoors will assure you will have many flowers with a head start. We will talk about whether they are hard to grow, what plants do well with ranunculus, whether they only bloom once, and whether they spread quickly … Read more
John Hoyland, a garden writer and expert on plants, picks his favorite types of kniphofia, or red hot poker, and tells you how to grow them. Photographs by Jason Ingram. When I was in South Africa, I was amazed to see hundreds of flower spikes that lit up in the evening. They were the flowers … Read more
An old favorite, rose campion, also known as Lychnis coronaria, is a must-have in any cottage garden. Each packet contains 45+ seeds. The seeds are very tiny so I always include extras. Rose Campion is a great perennial/ biennial for informal and cottage style gardens. The soft grey foliage will form a neat clump in … Read more