Deadheading—removing faded blooms—is often touted as a must-do gardening chore to encourage more flowers. And for many annuals and perennials, it really works! But not every plant benefits from this snipping ritual. In fact, some flowers are self-cleaning, meaning they drop spent blooms on their own. Others have an indeterminate bloom pattern, and cutting their …
Ornamental Gardens
I’m sure you’ve seen beautiful hydrangeas of different colors. If you wish for a specific flower color on your hydrangeas, you may wonder: do you have to buy them that way, or can you change them yourself? I’ll share here how to change hydrangea colors: easy and so beautiful!!! Hydrangeas are a very beautiful plant. …
Nothing catches the eye in a garden quite like a bright red flower, for humans and hummingbirds alike. And while perennials certainly have their benefits, the quickest way to get these show-stopping crimson blooms into your garden is to plant annuals. To help you choose among the many plants available, here is a list of …
When summer hits, our instinct is often to dote on our gardens—watering, feeding, pruning, and “tidying up.” But for some plants, less really is more. Giving certain perennials and ornamentals too much summer attention can backfire in a big way, leading to poor blooms, root rot, or even plant death. These popular plants look like …
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, we are going to review my top tips for gorgeous rose blooms. The history of roses can be traced all the way back …
There’s something magical about stepping into your garden and seeing butterflies dancing from bloom to bloom. Butterfly gardening isn’t just a relaxing hobby—it’s a way to turn your yard into a living, fluttering masterpiece. With the right plants, you can attract these winged wonders and enjoy a constant show of color and motion all season …
If you are looking for a great family time project, try making an edible birdhouse. For an even simpler project, try a feeder with stuff around the house (a milk box, pine cone, etc). This great do-it-yourself project is quick, easy, and fun. Common food items like sunflower seeds, various nuts, peanut butter, flour, graham …
Peonies are like that aunt who shows up to a party in a dramatic hat—gorgeous, full of character, but not always great at staying put. If you’ve ever watched your heavy-headed blooms tip over like they’ve had one too many, I understand your frustration. Just when they’re about to show off their full ruffled glory, …
Pink is a calming color associated with femininity, love, and kindness. It’s the color of romance. So naturally, most gardeners love having it in their yard as a focal point or as a complement to the color scheme. Pink perennial flowers add a pop of beautiful color and are a great addition to any garden …
Filling your garden with color all year round is a guaranteed way to keep things looking bright and alive, no matter what the weather has in store. Out of the plethora of colors that you can plant into your outdoor space, there’s no doubt that yellow flowering shrubs are the one that shines the brightest. …