Forget-me-nots, also known as Myosotis sylvatica, are spreading wildflowers that grow to be moderately tall. The radially symmetrical blooms are usually powder blue with bright yellow centers, but they can also be white, pink, or other colors. Along the length of their branches, these flowers are grouped in rounded, diverging clusters. Attracting bees and hummingbirds, … Read more
Being that it’s spring, plants are on my mind! I like to think I have a green thumb, but ever since we moved into this house, I’ve had a hard time keeping indoor plants alive. My family has always grown plants, so I’m the girl I visited my favorite garden center to chat with the … Read more
You learn all the gardening and flower secrets that most people don’t know when your mother is a florist and a landscape designer. For example, you learn how to grow big Chrysanthemums. It may seem too early to think about fall flowers, but you need to start now, or even a few weeks ago if … Read more
Dahlias are known for their beautiful showy blooms that come in a rainbow of colors. But those large heavy flower heads need proper support to reach their full potential. Staking dahlias prevents flopping stems, minimizes storm damage, and allows for better air circulation and pest control. Read on to learn when staking is necessary and … Read more
Ornamental grasses add unique texture and movement to gardens with their graceful, flowing foliage and plumes. While most varieties are undemanding, fertilizing ornamental grasses occasionally can promote lush growth, vivid color, and abundant blooms. Follow these tips to choose the ideal fertilizers to feed your ornamental grasses for maximum health. Best All-Purpose Granular Fertilizer For … Read more
Planning to buy a bonsai tree or maybe someone gave you one as a gift and you need to know how to take care of it. Now you may be wondering if indoor bonsai trees are hard to take care of. The good news is that they are not. However, like all other plants, bonsai … Read more
There are almost forty different kinds of lavender in the genus Lavandula, and they are all very easy to care for. Lavender is one of the easiest and most forgiving herbs to grow once it’s established. It does well in full sun, poor soil, and being ignored. The dry, mild, and rocky slopes of the … Read more
Tomatoes and potatoes are in the same family: the Nightshades or Solanaceae. When you dig potatoes, you find edible tubers. On the other hand, tomatoes have fruit that you can eat on the leafy part of the plant. Occasionally, however, gardeners will notice tomato looking things on potato plants. The reasons why potato plants flower … Read more
Many gardeners have a problem growing rhubarb that turns red. We always assume the trouble is the kind of rhubarb we planted. Mine was inherited. It came with the house. When I asked my mom what was wrong with my bronze rhubarb, she told me that not all of them are deep red. The young … Read more
The butterfly magnolia tree (Magnolia x ‘Butterflies’) truly lives up to its name with an incredible display of large, fragrant, canary-yellow blooms in spring that resemble a flock of giant butterflies hovering among the branches. When fully mature, this is one of the most breathtaking flowering trees you can grow Mature Size and Habit A … Read more