A beautiful tropical plant, bougainvillea boasts clusters of papery flowers ranging from hot pink to magenta, fiery orange to deep purple, as well as red and white. Add a touch of tropical magic to your garden with a few bougainvillea plants cascading down walls, spilling over trellises, or flourishing in pots. Of course, to keep …
Gardening
Romantic vibrant-colored fuchsia blossoms dangle from pots and hanging baskets, or drape beautifully over the soil in a garden. Fuchsia is a prolific bloomer all summer. Here are some tips for growing fuchsia plants in your garden and in containers. Fuchsia Varieties Fuchsia is named after Leonard Fuchs, a German doctor who lived in the …
If you’re looking for a unique new flower to plant in your garden this year, peacock orchids have 4 to 5-inch white blooms with a burgundy center and a deliciously sweet fragrance. Let’s look at how to grow Peacock orchids (Acidanthera bicolor). If you are asking, “What are peacock orchids?” the answer may surprise you …
Gardening can be relaxing, therapeutic, or frustrating if you do not know which plants work best in your garden. Rock gardens are a wonderful way to amp up the visual interest in any landscaping, but placing plants that will not only look good but also thrive can be a challenge. Here are some of the …
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 …
Recently I found myself asking, “How can I make my backyard beautiful on a low budget?” Like so many nature lovers, I have grand landscaping dreams. I live in the real world though, and that means sticking to a budget when I want to give my backyard a much-needed upgrade. If that’s your situation, then …
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 …
I love dreaming about turning my place into a beautiful park-like place. Little by little, we’re adding some of the flowers I dream about. Today I’m sharing an interview with a couple of people who followed (and are still working on) their dream. Meet Jane Penders and Jay Dryden, whose dried edible flowers and lavender …
“Help, my plant is covered in a white, powdery fungus! What do I do?” First, don’t panic. While powdery mildew may not look pretty, it rarely causes significant damage except in cases of severe infection. In fact, you may not need to do anything at all. Read on to learn whether your situation is a …
There is nothing quite as wonderful as the smell of home-grown herbs. The powerful scent from a single leaf of basil is so incredible that it can instantly transport us to an Italian restaurant or our favorite pizzeria. And don’t even get me started on oregano. Having access to a selection of those amazing herbs …