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 […]
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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 […]
Proven Winners’ New Varieties For 2019
Gardening time is upon us, so it’s time to update our readers on the Proven Winners’ new varieties for 2019. Experienced gardeners know that Proven Winners’ varieties are prized for their quality. If you’re a new gardener, get ready to learn more about Proven Winners. Then check out our post to learn 6 of the […]
My Favorite Purple Flowers
There’s just something so alluring about a vase {or a garden} full of purple flowers! Even if purple is just one in the mix of colors in your garden, purple adds something special to your landscape. Today I’m sharing my favorites with Bless My Weeds readers. Are you ready to see what they are? My […]
Summer Bloomin’ Happens So Fast: Summer Flowers
Summer doesn’t last long, and neither do the summer flowers that bloom during those hot months. However, if your garden is primarily full of spring flowers and bulbs and fall blooming flowers, there will be an interval of time during the hottest months of July and August when your garden looks a little lackluster. That’s […]
Deer Resistant Bulbs For Spring Planting
If you deal with deer in your area, it’s helpful to know the most deer resistant bulbs for spring planting. Nothing is more disappointing than to plant some beautiful bulbs for spring, only to discover that the deer love to feast on them. {Tulip bulbs, I’m looking at you!}. So let’s just avoid tulip bulbs […]
Why You Should Keep Plant Tags
If you’re a gardener who has ever wondered if or why you should keep plant tags, this information is especially for you. Have you ever bought some new plants and tossed the plant tags in the trash? If you later wished you hadn’t, then you already know one reason to keep plant tags. Keep reading […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Sweet William
Sweet William, or Dianthus barbatus, is a perennial flower that is generally so short-lived it seems more like an annual or bi-annual. It typically blooms the second year it is planted. It boasts a multitude of colorful flowers on green stems with thin, sparse leaves. Though the foliage is not what you would call […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Russian Sage
Russian Sage, or Perovskia atriplicifolia, is an aromatic and beautiful plant that resists both deer and pests. The leaves and stems are aromatic, while the purple flowers catch the eye of people and insects alike. This lovely plant is drought-tolerant and a hardy, vigorous grower perfect for Zones 4-9. Sunlight Needs: Russian Sage needs an […]
Sun, Sun, Sun, Here We Come: Sun Loving Flowers
If you’ve got a spot of full sun in your yard, you might be wondering what flowers can survive there. It is true that some flowers aren’t up to the sweltering heat of a full sun. But there are plenty of sun loving flowers that can take the heat. You only need to choose which […]