There’s no denying the charm of a cottage flower garden. Did you know you can extend that charm all the way through to your front porch? I love giving a porch the look of a cottage flower garden, and you can too. Here are 5 sensational ideas for cottage flower garden porches you don’t want […]
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Fragrant Flowering Plants To Scent Your Garden
Fragrant flowering plants are one way to make your home garden even better. Do you love the fresh scent of lilacs in the breeze when you step outside in spring? Fortunately, you can have pretty scents in your garden for much longer than that. Just plant a variety of fragrant flowering plants in your yard […]
Wondering When To Plant Wildflowers?
Wondering when to plant wildflowers? I wouldn’t blame you! Wildflowers are one of the best-known, best-loved flowers around. They have a way about them, simply by just being free and easy. If you want to try to contain them, I’ve got all the tips you need to grow wildflowers successfully. When To Plant Wildflowers When […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Soapwort
Soapwort, or Saponaria officinalis, is an ages-old perennial wildflower with a home in many gardens. This perennial features showy little flowers in shades of pink and white, as well as its sweet fragrance. However, it is named for being an ingredient in gentle soap. All the parts of soapwort are high in concentrations of saponins, […]
How To Have Home Grown Flower Bouquets All Summer Long
Imagine walking outside into your own garden and cutting yourself home grown flower bouquets all summer long. Did that vision bring a smile to your face as fast as it does to mine? Well, you can make that vision a reality! All you have to do is know how to plant a cutting garden that […]
The Best Trailing Plants For Window Boxes
Looking to dress up your home exterior with flowers? The best trailing plants for window boxes are those that liven up your exterior by the way they trail artfully beyond the confines of the window box, or even a hanging basket. An assortment of colorful blooms and rich green foliage doesn’t hurt either. Today’s list […]
Indigenous Inspiration: Plants Of The Southeast
Welcome back! For today’s Indigenous Inspiration article, we’re talking about native plants of the Southeast. If you missed previous articles, you can read up on the plants of the Mountain West, as well as the plants of Northern California. The Southeast is a very different climate, but if you love the warm, humid conditions of […]
Green Screens: Fast-Growing Privacy Plants For Your Patio
There’s nothing like trying to enjoy your patio while feeling the prying eyes of neighbors while you do. If you’ve ever felt that way, there’s an easy and attractive way to fight it. All you need are some fast-growing privacy plants! Fast-growing privacy plants establish a lovely “green screen” to filter out those prying eyes […]
Indigenous Inspiration: Plants Of Northern California
Welcome back for another Indigenous Inspiration post! Next up is a look at plants of northern California. Northern California is known for its redwood forests, but that isn’t the only thing that grows there. Some really lovely plants are indigenous to that area. Let’s take a closer look at some of them! What Is The […]
My Favorite Pink Flowers: Perfect Pink Perennials
Welcome back for another installment of my favorite flowers series. I’ve already showed you my favorite purple flowers. Now let’s take a look at some perfect pink perennials. Pink is one of the most common colors in flowers, and when they are perennial it’s a definite bonus. The color pink attracts birds and bees necessary […]