Calendula, also known as pot marigold is a cheerful edible flower that also has medicinal uses. Its bright orange and yellow blossoms bloom prolifically from late spring through fall in most climates. If you grow calendula collecting the seeds each year to replant is easy to do. Below are step-by-step instructions for harvesting calendula seeds … Read more
With their colorful blooms and attractive foliage, begonias are a popular choice for gardens, containers, and indoors. But like any plant, they need proper care to thrive. When it comes to begonias, getting the watering right is key. Understand their requirements and you’ll be rewarded with beautiful, long-lasting plants. The Importance of Consistent Soil Moisture … Read more
It’s possible that cleomes’ lack of popularity comes from the fact that they look like weeds when they are young seedlings. Cleomes don’t usually bloom until they are well established in the garden, unlike pretty marigolds or bright New Guinea impatiens. Some gardeners plant seeds in early spring, but most choose to do it in … Read more
Rubber plants, or Ficus Elastica, are generally very low maintenance plants. With just a little bit of love and care, they’ll live very happily in your home. But sometimes, no matter how good you are at taking care of plants, the following common problems can happen with rubber plants: Luckily, these common rubber plant problems … Read more
With their vibrant cups in bold colors, tulips are a classic flower loved by many But did you know there are other flowers that highly resemble tulips, yet aren’t actually tulips at all? From early spring bloomers to unusual tropical varieties these flowers will fool any casual glance. Read on for 8 stunning flowers that … Read more
With their voluminous blooms and lush foliage, hydrangeas make a bold statement in any garden. But surrounding them with the right companion plants can take your hydrangea display from great to extraordinary! The key is to choose companion plants that complement hydrangeas visually while having similar growing requirements. Here are 15 of our favorite hydrangea … Read more
Cyclamen, or Cyclamen persicum, is a small flowering plant with sweet-smelling small flowers on long stems that rise above the leaves. It’s a tuberous perennial, which means that during the summer it dies back to its thick roots (tubers) and then grows back quickly each fall. Flowers come in shades of pink, purple, red, and … Read more
Aster plant pruning is a must if you want to keep these perennial flowers healthy and blooming abundantly. Pruning is also useful if you have asters that grow too vigorously and are taking over your beds. To do it well you only need a few tips on perennial pruning. Asters are classic fall-blooming perennials that … Read more
You can prune sedums in either the winter or the spring. Learn about the pros and cons of each and when to prune. Sedums that grow along the edges of your garden should be cut down every year when their growing season is over. There are gardeners who think it’s better to wait to cut … Read more
Canna lilies are stunning tropical-looking plants that produce beautiful flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow and pink. Their large, banana-like leaves and height make them stand out in any garden. While cannas are not cold hardy, there are some tricks to help them survive winters in cooler climates. An Overview of Canna Lilies Cannas … Read more