The prince of orange sweet pea is one absolutely stunning variety of this classic climbing annual vine With its bicolor blooms in shades of fluorescent orange and pink, it makes a eye-catching addition to any garden Here is some background on this heirloom sweet pea, along with tips to help you successfully grow prince of … Read more
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get gardening tips and advice. No content available. Subhead As summer fades into fall, many gardeners start planning for next year by planting fall bulbs and winter greens. But there’s still plenty of color to be had in autumn gardens with the right plants. One of the best … Read more
Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with a gnarly, multi-stemmed growth habit. It has pretty flowers in the spring and nice glossy dark green leaves that look like rhododendron leaves. It also has gnarled stems that make it look nice all year. This shrub likes to be in the shade and … Read more
With their rose-like blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, and more, ranunculus bulbs produce some of the most breathtaking flowers in the spring garden. Also known as Persian buttercups, ranunculus are popular bulbs for beds, borders, and containers. If you’re looking to add these beauties to your garden, you may be wondering – where … Read more
Lily of the valley is one of the most beloved shade plants for gardens. With its charming white bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance, this perennial provides a magical touch to shady spots. If you want to add this classic beauty to your own garden you may be wondering where to find lily of the valley … Read more
Some birds use nest boxes as roost sites after the breeding season is over. Nest boxes protect birds from rain, snow, wind, and cold, but there are some parts that aren’t great for sleeping in at night. They aren’t always big enough for groups of birds to roost in, and the smooth sides and open … Read more
Primarily grown for their beautiful foliage, hostas are long-lived, shade-loving perennials highly esteemed by gardeners. There are hundreds of cultivars of these easy-to-grow plants that come in a huge range of sizes, from very small to very large, and their leaves come in pretty shades of green, chartreuse, gold, dusky blue, or beautifully variegated. Numerous … Read more
Sometimes it’s a bad sign when you see tiny white bugs on or in the soil of your houseplants. It’s not the only sign that something is wrong; the plant may also have yellowing leaves and slow growth, which are both signs of an infestation. However, not all tiny white bugs are harmful. It is … Read more
A beautiful plant combination to brighten up a shaded corner of your garden. These shade-loving plants are easy to grow and look great. They include the showy Tiger Lilies (Lilium lancifolium), the bright red flowers of the Daylily Crimson Pirate (Hemerocallis), Hakonechloa macra Aureola (Hakone Grass), and the small, variegated Plantain Lily June (Hosta). Most … Read more
Do you have a steep hillside, embankment, or sloped area in your yard that is difficult to mow and maintain? Let mother nature lend a hand by planting ground covers! The right plants can stop erosion, suppress weeds, and bring color and texture to challenging slopes When choosing ground covers for hills, look for plants … Read more