Annual flowers offer a great way to fill in gaps in the garden and add beautiful, long-lasting color quickly. Whether you’re planting in containers or flower beds, choose from the following list of lovely annual purple flowers to include some cool hues in your landscape. 1. Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) Something like an annual rose, lisianthus …
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Lavender is a beautiful perennial best known for its distinctive fragrance and stunning look. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators love it and will visit your vegetable garden more often if you tuck a few lavender plants in or around it. There are countless varieties of lavender plants, and they can be grown in several different …
Steep slopes present a challenge in the garden, both in the initial planning stages and in relation to ongoing maintenance. Ground covers offer an excellent solution. These plants grow densely and often quickly, covering the ground to shade out weeds and stabilize banks, preventing erosion. Though the term “ground cover” might not inspire much creativity, …
What if, instead of being the source of a groan-inducing, time-consuming chore (mowing), your lawn became a food source? Imagine ditching the mower for fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, and even eggs. There are many reasons to grow food not lawns, and the transition from grass to greens can be relatively simple. No matter how big …
Nasturtiums are a beautiful and beneficial addition to the garden. They add beauty to flower beds and containers, help control pests in the vegetable garden, and provide a peppery addition to salads and garnishes. Here are the best companion plants for nasturtiums. Companion Plants For Nasturtiums 1. Marigolds Marigolds are a gardener’s best friend. Their …
Landscaping with food is beautiful and useful. Why plant poisonous ornamental flowers, trees, and shrubs when you can have the same beauty with the added nutritional benefits of edible landscaping? You can easily reduce living expenses while beautifying your environment with these edible landscaping ideas. And don’t forget: edible landscaping is both physically and mentally …
Add some color and texture to your outdoor space with creeping phlox – a versatile, low-growing plant that provides vibrant color and a lovely carpet of foliage. Learn how to plant creeping phlox, from choosing the right location to caring for your plants. What is phlox? Phlox is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. …
Often chosen for the texture and autumn interest they add to the garden, ornamental grasses have many virtues. Some are tall, towering over most other garden plants, and serve as a visual anchor or a privacy screen. Others form low mounds, tucked in among bright flowers to add softness to the landscape. As you decide …
While a tree with exposed roots might show some character, it can make your landscape look uncared for and pose a tripping hazard. Exposed roots can also easily get damaged, which can affect your tree’s health. To remedy this, you can cover up those exposed root systems: here’s how to landscape around exposed tree roots. …
After putting in hours to have a gorgeous flower bed, it’s disappointing to find cat poo sitting in between your flowers. As cute as cats can be, not many of us can stomach this behavior. I get many emails asking: how can I stop cats from using my garden as a toilet. I also see …