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
Mix varieties of these flowering plants for an array of colors, flower forms, foliage and bloom seasons. Clematis plants are not only vibrant but they also come in a wide range of heights. Some varieties grow above 20 feet tall. You can buy clematis at Spring Hill Nurseries right now and find the right plant … Read more
There is some confusion between mulberries and blackberries because they can look alike and are both very popular to pick. While they might be alike in some ways, there are also plenty of differences between the two. You can now find out what makes these two tasty berries different if you’re interested. The obvious difference … Read more
Geraniums are a popular garden flower known for their bright colors and hardy nature. While geraniums are easily propagated through cuttings, collecting and sowing seeds is also a great way to multiply your plants. But what exactly do geranium seeds look like? Let’s take a close look at the anatomy, harvesting, and sowing of these … Read more
With their stunning blooms climbing up trellises and fences, clematis are a favorite vine for many gardeners. But many mistakenly believe that clematis require full sun to thrive. The truth is that with the right variety selection, clematis can indeed grow successfully in shade. Certain clematis cultivars are more shade-tolerant than others. By choosing appropriate … Read more
Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a popular spring-blooming perennial loved for its mats of bright, colorful flowers. This low-growing phlox, also known as moss phlox, produces flowers in shades of white, pink, red, purple, orange and blue in spring and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. But sometimes creeping phlox fails to bloom as … Read more
Sunflowers are one of the most iconic and beautiful summer flowers. Their bright, cheerful faces seem to radiate sunshine and warmth. Growing these summer classics from seed is easy and rewarding. Starting sunflowers indoors allows you to get a head start on the growing season so you can enjoy their blooms sooner. This complete guide … Read more
With its brilliant orange blooms and exotic appearance the Orange Bird of Paradise makes a stunning addition to tropical gardens. This distinctive flowering plant is easy to grow and care for rewarding you with its captivating beauty. In this guide, learn all about successfully cultivating the Orange Bird of Paradise at home An Overview of … Read more
Figs are a fruit where both the flesh and skin are edible. They do best where it is warm in the summer and not too cold in the winter, though the Chicago Hardy variety can be grown as low as zone 5. If you can find figs grown nearby at your farmers market, they will … Read more