Must Know Plant Care Tips: Coneflower is known for its immune-boosting properties, and can be made into teas. They need well-drained soil and adjust well to nearby competing plants. If they get too much shade, they’ll become floppy and become more prone to disease. Coneflowers will also attract birds. Coneflowers make lovely […]
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Plant Encyclopedia: Everything English Rose
Must Know Plant Care Tips: English roses will grow well in a variety of soils, but they appreciate quality soil amendments like manure or compost before planting. When planting, get them in the ground quickly without allowing the roots to dry out. Slow releasing fertilizers make an effective feed. Trim spent blooms to […]
Caring for Poinsettias Throughout the Holiday Season
There’s nothing like a Christmas poinsettia to brighten the season and bring a little bit of warmth to your home when it’s freezing cold outside. If you want your poinsettias to last as long as possible, here are some tips to help you take care of it properly. 1. They Love Humidity When blooming, poinsettia plants […]
Crafty Ideas for Dried or Pressed Flowers
If you love the idea of decorating with natural materials and bringing the outdoors indoors, you have probably wanted to use your creative juices to make some crafts with dried flowers and seeds. To help feed your inner nature enthusiast — and spruce up your home — here are some ideas on how to craft with […]
How to Force Spring Blossoms Indoors!
When it’s cold and bleak outside, a bit of spring color and fragrance can make a big difference in your mood. If you want spring blooms even in the dead of winter, you can have them inside your home. Here’s how to imitate nature, coaxing out those spring blossoms indoors, no matter what it looks […]
How to Grow Pretty Peonies
Peonies are one of the most popular flowers for gardens — and for good reason. I mean, look at them! There really is no other flower like peonies. If you want to grow a gorgeous garden full of them, here’s how to do it. 1. Consider Your Climate Even if you live in a cooler […]
How to Plant Bulbs This Fall (for Maximum Spring Growth!)
If you want gorgeous new perennial flowers in the spring, you’ll want to consider planting those bulbs in the fall. Fall’s cooler weather and winter’s moisture will help those bulbs give you maximum growth when the days start getting longer again. For a bloom-filled spring, here is a little guidance for planing bulbs. 1. Choose […]
How to Grow Lilacs
Who doesn’t love the gorgeous clusters of flowers featured on a lilac bush? And the smell? Heavenly! If you’ve always wanted to grow lilacs but haven’t been sure of your ability, you’ll probably be surprised at how easy and low-maintenance they really are. Here are some of the how-to’s of growing your own stunning lilacs. […]
Grow the Most Incredible Alliums
If you love to grow flowers in your yard, chances are you’ve seen alliums. Even if you don’t know the name, you’ll probably recognize this gorgeous, show-stoping bulb. Some varieties boast huge, 6-inch mounds of colorful blooms on a single stalk. And if you have trouble with animals eating your flowers, most of them won’t touch these. […]
Grow English Roses: Here’s How!
There’s nothing like an English rose garden to bring lavish sights and smells to your yard. However, they do require a bit of special care to grow successfully. If you want to grow what many describe as the “perfect rose,” here’s how: 1. Buying English Roses Most local nurseries carry or can get English roses for […]