Spring fever… we all have it. For some, it manifests by sleeping or eating less; for others, it is an urge to clean the house or start exercising. But for garden lovers like you and me, it’s the need to start digging in the dirt. Dreaming up budget-friendly curb appeal landscaping ideas and planning for …
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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 …
Although typically associated with a lovely pale shade of purple, lavender flowers come in a variety of colors ranging from pure white to deep blue, with plenty of pink and purple shades in between. Pair these stunning hues with soft gray-green foliage, and you have a beautiful landscaping plant. The delightful spectrum of lavender flower …
If you’re looking for the perfect hydrangea for your garden, Annabelle might be it. A favorite among gardeners, Annabelle hydrangea flowers are stunning and remarkably easy to grow. Learn more in the guide below, from a physical description to care and troubleshooting tips. All About Annabelle Hydrangea Flowers Annabelle is a cultivar of smooth hydrangea …
I LOVE zinnia flowers! Plant some if you want to add a pop of color to your garden this year. These bright, cheerful flowers are not only one of the easiest annuals to grow, but they also come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Learn how to grow zinnias from seed to bloom …
Are you tired of sifting through stuff in your storage shed and never finding what you need? I know the feeling: my hubby collects many things he “might need someday,” and our shed needs organizing regularly. Let’s look at some tips that will teach you how to organize a storage shed quickly. How To Organize …
Root vegetables aren’t the prettiest veggies in the patch, but they’re very easy and rewarding to grow. Carrots, beets, rutabagas, and other root veggies are extremely versatile to use in recipes, and some tasty tubers come topped with leafy greens. Root vegetables may be taproots (parsnips, radishes), tuberous roots or stems (sweet and regular potatoes), …
Bee-friendly gardens make people happy! Whether your preference is a tranquil sanctuary from a chaotic world, an eye-catching palette of saturated color, or a hard-working fruit and vegetable garden, plants that attract bees make your garden productive and sustainable. And a carefully selected assortment of perennial flowers that attract bees ensures that your garden will …
A favorite of many gardeners, the hydrangea is a flowering shrub that produces large, showy blooms from summer through fall. Although the name hydrangea tends to conjure images of large globes of tiny flowers in shades of pink, blue, and white, there are at least 23 species of hydrangea (some sources suggest as many as …
If you’re like me, you love adding a pop of color to your yard and making it the envy of the neighborhood. And landscaping with hibiscus flowers is the perfect way to do just that. These tropical plants have some of the most stunning and vibrant blooms you’ve ever seen, and they come in a …