Many holidays and other occasions are celebrated by the giving of flowers, such as Valentine’s Day, Easter, May Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, graduations, and more. But did you know that there is a day dedicated just to giving flowers? This May 15, spread a little joy by observing Bring Flowers to Someone Day. When people …
Gardening
After the daffodils and tulips fade, irises send up their stalks topped with showy, ruffled plumage. These low-maintenance bulbs come in nearly every color except bright red, allowing gardeners to enjoy a lush rainbow of color from late spring through early summer where multiple varieties are planted. Although we don’t know when a day was …
As much as we enjoy pottering around our own gardens, touring a public garden can offer a refreshing change, allowing us to appreciate plants without constantly adding weeding, pruning, and other chores to a mental to-do list. Public gardens provide inspiration, education, and a chance for a relaxing stroll with friends or family. Many also …
Having beautiful trees in your yard is great for a variety of reasons, but these excellent landscaping ideas around trees will help you to see all of the different options you have. You can enhance the area around big trees, tree roots, or even smaller trees with design elements that add color and texture to …
Given that most flowers that start with Y contain the word yellow in their common name, their lovely petals tend to bloom in golden hues. Take a look through the following list to discover some flowering plants that will add sunny color to your garden. Annual Flowers that Start with Y 1. Yellow bell (Allamanda cathartica) …
Before you get started on your gardening project, take a few minutes to make sure you have the best gardening tools needed to get the job done right. Getting your flower beds in shape will be a lot easier when you have the proper tools. Not only do you need the right tools but you …
One of the first spring vegetables to poke through the soil, asparagus is worthy of celebration after a winter of frozen, canned, and imported produce. The appearance of fresh, local asparagus at newly reopened farmers markets and roadside stands alerts us to the presence of spring just as surely as blooming daffodils and budding trees. …
If you are planning a garden this spring, there are many furry threats to keep in mind: threats such as rabbits, gophers, groundhogs, and deer that you need to keep out. This guide is going to cover some of the best vegetable garden fence ideas, so you can keep big, as well as smaller critters …
Regardles of the time of the year, do you ever wonder if there is something you should be doing in the garden now, but you aren’t? If you’re an experienced gardener, you might have notes from past years, but new gardeners would benefit from our list of “what to do in the garden this month.” …
Looking to add wow, whimsy, or wonder to your garden? You’ve come to the right place! Browse through this list of wonderful flowers that start with W, and you just might find a few spectacular plants that you’ve never heard of before. Annual Flowers that Start with W 1. Wishbone flower (Torenia fournieri) Named for …