While most gardeners think spring is the prime time for planting, seasoned green thumbs know that fall can offer the perfect window for establishing perennials that will reward you with spectacular blooms come next season. The cooler temperatures, increased rainfall, and reduced plant stress make autumn an ideal time to get your garden ready for …
Ornamental Gardens
With the cold season right around the corner, I’m looking for some indoor gardening ideas that will keep my garden addiction alive. So, I invited Jacki, an expert in succulents, to share how to grow succulents indoors. This way, we can enjoy “gardening” even when the weather isn’t cooperating. Succulents are so versatile and adaptable that …
Are you wondering how to prune drift roses? Roses can be tricky to prune, but it’s important to understand the best techniques for the types of roses you have. Drift roses, sometimes called shrub roses, are beautiful rose bushes that are surprisingly easier to take care of than regular rose bushes. Drift roses were created …
August marks a turning point in the garden where summer’s peak begins its gentle fade toward autumn. While many gardeners start thinking about fall cleanup, there’s still time to coax more blooms from your flowering plants through strategic deadheading. This simple technique involves removing spent flowers to redirect the plant’s energy from seed production back …
When summer begins to wane, your garden doesn’t have to lose its vibrant charm. Annual flowers are the late-season heroes, bursting into bloom and keeping the color show alive when many perennials start to fade. These flowers thrive in the warm temperatures and sunlight of late summer, creating a refreshing palette of hues that carry …
A stunning garden doesn’t have to rely on blooms to shine. Many flowering plants retain their charm year-round through vibrant foliage, intriguing textures, or dramatic structures. By choosing plants that are beautiful without blooms, you can create a garden that’s full of character and color, no matter the season. Below are 16 flowering plants, including …
August is a pivotal month in the gardening calendar. While some plants thrive with minimal intervention, others benefit from a timely cutback to rejuvenate their growth, extend their blooming season, or prepare for overwintering. Trimming these perennials now promotes healthier growth, reduces pest and disease risks, and keeps your garden looking fresh and vibrant as …
As summer begins to wind down, August offers the perfect opportunity to refresh your garden. By planting late-season annuals, you’ll enjoy vibrant colors and lush blooms well into the fall. Whether you’re looking to fill empty spots in your flower beds, spruce up borders, or add charm to containers, these 15 annuals are sure to …
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 …
If you love lavender as much as I do, you might try to figure out how to tuck this beautiful, aromatic plant into every corner of the yard. But sometimes, our growing conditions don’t cooperate with the vision in our heads. Perhaps the garden gets too much shade, or the soil doesn’t drain well. Or …