Forget me nots are classic cottage garden flowers that conjure up images of charming English gardens With their delicate clusters of blue flowers and lush green foliage, they add romantic old-world charm to any garden ‘Victoria Blue’ is one of the most popular and widely available forget me not varieties. This vibrant flower lights up … Read more
Fuchsias are prized for their graceful, dangling flowers that cascade over the sides of hanging baskets Their colorful blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, and white shine all summer long with proper care If you’re looking for fuchsia hanging baskets to add stunning color to your porch or patio, here’s where to find these … Read more
Phlox are iconic flowering perennials loved for their dense, colorful blooms However, some look-alike flowers actually aren’t phlox at all One in particular is an invasive plant that can threaten natural habitats. Learning to identify key differences helps avoid mistakes. The Issue of Look-Alike Flowers Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a popular border plant grown … Read more
Adding perennial flowers to your vegetable garden can provide multiple benefits beyond just visual appeal. With their ability to return year after year, perennials establish a stable framework in the garden and continue providing ecological services over time. From attracting pollinators to deterring pests, read on to discover 12 of the best perennial flowers to … Read more
Sunflowers are iconic symbols of summertime, with their sunny yellow petals and tall, sturdy stems While they are known for their vibrant color, black and white sunflower photos can be equally striking. Removing color focuses attention on the intricate details, interesting textures, and graphic elements that make sunflowers such great photographic subjects Characteristics of Black … Read more
‘Queen of Hearts’ is a popular variety of heartleaf brunnera featuring silver-frosted leaves veined in deep green and forget-me-not-like blue flowers in spring. This carefree perennial thrives in shady spots, is deer and rabbit resistant, and adds striking foliage contrast to the garden. Read on for tips on successfully growing and caring for ‘Queen of … Read more
Hellebores bring charming late winter and early spring color to shady garden beds. Starting these lovely perennials from seed can be an economical way to add them to your landscape. However, hellebore seeds have particular needs when it comes to planting time for good germination rates. Read on to learn the optimal time to sow … Read more
Each year the American Hosta Growers Association (AHGA) selects a Hosta of the Year to showcase a top variety for gardens. For 2022 they have chosen the petite charmer ‘Island Breeze’ as a must-have hosta. About the AHGA Hosta of the Year The AHGA began naming a Hosta of the Year in 1996 as a … Read more
Sedums are popular succulent perennials prized for their colorful foliage and drought tolerance Many spreading sedum varieties also produce cheerful yellow flowers in summer These creeping stonecrops make excellent groundcovers or trailing accents in containers, Here are 7 of the best creeping sedums with yellow blooms 1. Golden Creeping Sedum Golden creeping sedum (Sedum kamtchaticum) … Read more
Oak trees are renowned for their impressive canopies of lobed green leaves that provide abundant shade. But have you ever wondered exactly how many leaves grow on a fully mature oak? Estimating oak leaf count takes some calculations, but we can arrive at a ballpark figure using the tree’s size and other factors. How Tree … Read more