Chrysanthemums, also known as mums, are a popular fall flower that provide a burst of color to gardens and landscapes While they are commonly grown as annuals, with a little care and preparation, mums can be overwintered and rebloom the next year. This allows you to have colorful mums in your garden every fall without … Read more
Lilac bushes are popular landscape shrubs that provide ample spring blooms and pleasant fragrance. With their showy flowers and hardy growth, it’s no wonder they are a gardener’s favorite. However, without proper pruning, lilac bushes can quickly become overgrown and produce fewer flowers. Pruning is essential for keeping lilac bushes healthy neat, and blooming abundantly. … Read more
Aphids are a common garden pest that can quickly damage lettuce plants. Their soft bodies come in colors like green, brown, black or even clear. Aphids pierce leaves and stems, sucking out nutrient-rich sap and leaving lettuce plants stunted or deformed. While chemical pesticides may seem like an easy solution, many gardeners want to control … Read more
Black and bloom salvias are some of the most striking plants for gardens and containers. With their inky black calyces contrasting vibrantly with colorful blooms they add incredible drama. I’m going to walk you through how to grow these beauties and keep them thriving. Salvias are classic garden favorites, valued for their long bloom seasons … Read more
Caladiums are tender perennials grown for their colorful, heart-shaped leaves. While they are not cold hardy and can’t survive winter outdoors in most climates, you can dig up the bulbs and store them indoors over winter. This allows you to save your favorite caladium varieties year after year. Overwintering caladium bulbs properly is important for … Read more
Can I Prune Fiddle Leaf Fig in Winter? Fiddle leaf figs are popular houseplants known for their large violin-shaped leaves. With proper care, these trees can grow quite tall and may need occasional pruning to keep them healthy and looking their best. But when is the right time to prune a fiddle leaf fig? Can … Read more
Creeping jenny, also known by its scientific name Lysimachia nummularia, is a popular trailing plant that is often grown outdoors as an ornamental ground cover. But did you know that this vibrant little plant can also thrive when grown indoors? In this comprehensive guide we’ll cover everything you need to know about successfully growing creeping … Read more
Flowers Blooming from Heads Exploring the Symbolism and Meaning Behind This Surreal Motif Flowers sprouting from heads is an iconic image that has captivated artists and audiences for over a century But what is the significance behind this fantastical botanical phenomenon? Let’s dig up the symbolic roots of floral heads and examine why they continue … Read more
The red bird of paradise flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) is one of the most vibrant and eye-catching tropical flowers you can grow. With its brilliant orange-red blooms and lush, fern-like foliage, it’s easy to see why gardeners covet this plant. In this comprehensive guide we’ll cover everything you need to know about growing and caring for … Read more
Hydrangeas are a beloved flowering shrub known for their lush, colorful blooms that signify the height of summer Their mophead and lacecap flowers come in stunning hues of blue, purple, pink and white that can brighten up any garden But did you know that adding coffee grounds to the soil can take your hydrangea’s beauty … Read more