If you’ve ever come across a well-grown wisteria vine, you might remember how breathtaking it was! The lavender-blue flowers cascade from the branches in a spectacular display of beauty combined with a lovely sweet fragrance. Learn how to grow wisteria in your own garden. How to Keep Wisteria Under Control Before learning how to grow …
Ornamental Gardens
Are you here because you’ve been asking yourself, “Why aren’t my hydrangeas blooming?” While growing flowers is simple most f the time, the reality is there are many things that could cause your flowers not to bloom. Let’s take a look at why your hydrangeas aren’t blooming. The main reasons why hydrangeas are not presenting …
A richly textured grouping of colorful azaleas (Rhododendron) in the spring always draws my eye. I often find myself wandering in my local arboretum during springtime, shaking off the winter doldrums, and becoming immersed in early blooming azaleas. The azaleas are surrounded by companion plants and shrubs that help them grow lush and healthy. I …
Covered with large, cheerful blooms, very few flowering plants can match dahlias for the sheer joy that they bring to the garden. With an enormous variety of shapes, colors, and growth habits, chances are that you will be able to find a dahlia that fits into your garden plan. If you practice companion planting, you …
Companion planting offers numerous benefits to the home gardener, whether practiced in the vegetable garden, herb garden, or even flower beds. If you are just getting started with this practice, the numerous possible plant combinations can seem impossibly overwhelming. This companion planting guide breaks down the basic details about companion planting and includes a list …
Small spaces and small gardens call for small trees. Flowering ornamental trees bring color, wildlife, and shade to your yard. Dwarf trees make the best use of limited space. Let’s look at a few dwarf flowering trees you can add to your small yard. Dwarf Flowering Trees That Add Color To Your Landscape Dwarf weeping …
Juniper bonsai trees are a beautiful and rewarding plant to grow and care for. Whether you are brand new to bonsai or a seasoned vet, you can benefit from learning more about these trees. With the right amount of light and humidity, a bonsai can do well in nearly any condition; however, Juniper bonsais are …
If you have fallen in love with the unique grouping of plants called succulents, you know that they come in a wide variety of forms, from sharp spikes to elegant rosettes. Most come in shades of green, but quite a few have dusky blue leaves or even pink hues. These pretty pink succulent plants make …
Roses are considered one of the most beautiful flowers in the world and are associated with love, romance, and affection. If you want to know more about how to grow beautiful roses, here are 10 tips for gorgeous rose blooms. The history of roses can be traced all the way back to the ancient Greeks …
Stained glass garden art gives you a simple way to beautify an outdoor area. Stained glass holds up well outside, and the beautiful outdoor additions I’m about to introduce you to can be used inside as well. Stained glass garden decorations come in a wide variety of colors. This lets you choose a piece of …