Panicle hydrangeas (also known as hydrangea paniculata) make excellent hedgerows. When you plant them close together, they grow dense and thick. A single plant can cover a lot of ground, so you don’t have to buy that many to really make an impact. What are some of the top reasons to plant panicle hydrangea varieties? …
Cottage gardens, xeriscapes, wildflower plots, and carefully landscaped flower beds all exude an undeniable beauty, attributed mainly to the plants chosen to inhabit them. If you are planning a new garden or even looking for flowers to fill in gaps in an existing landscape, it can be overwhelming to sort through the options. Here are …
As the short, cold days of winter drag on, slowly lengthening, our fingers itch to dig in warm, crumbly soil again. We flip eagerly through seed catalogs and longingly inventory the packets left over from last year, tucked into plastic tubs or shoeboxes or old biscuit tins. But we don’t have to stop there; many …
Few things cheer up a room like a fresh bouquet of flowers picked from your own lush garden. Whether you want to bring a handful inside or simply enjoy them where they’re planted, take a look at these 12 fabulous flowers that start with F. Annual Flowers that Start with F 1. Fan flower (Scaevola …
All flowers are elegant in their own way, from vibrant blooms the size of a dinner plate to delicate blossoms that could fit on a pinhead. In this article, we’ll narrow the scope a bit and explore 11 elegant flowers that start with E. Annual Flowers that Start with E 1. Emilia (Emilia sp.) These lovely …
I love perennials that don’t mind the shade. You can’t always count on sunshine, which means your garden is at the mercy of mother nature. If you’re planting in an area which has a lot of shade, you can still enjoy a multicolored and beautiful garden. Just plant these shade loving perennials that bloom all …
Unique names abound in the botanical world, and some plants, as you likely know, even have multiple names. Scientific names help us keep them all straight, so each of the flowers below has its genus and species (where applicable) listed following the common name for clarity. For a glimpse into the fascinating – and often …
Designing a good looking backyard can be expensive if you don’t have a good plan. It can also end up looking different than you imagined. Today we’ll look at how technology can help you create your dream landscape in the backyard. We’ll look at the best landscape design app for all of your landscaping needs. …
I don’t know about you, but I wanted so many things to decorate my backyard that it kept me from actually doing anything. So I decided to look for ways to get the look I wanted without going into debt. Here’s what I came up with: several cheap landscaping ideas for the backyard that not …
So many spectacular flowering plants begin with the letter C! How will you ever choose which ones to plant? Whether you’re looking for dependable perennials to take a place in your landscape or showy annuals to fill in the gaps, here is a list of captivating flowers that start with C. Annual Flowers that Start …
A remarkable number of flowers start with the letter B, so although I have included many of them in this article, I apologize if I missed a few! From lovely native wildflowers to stunning tropical blooms, here is a list of 20 beautiful flowers that start with B, organized by annuals and perennials for your …