Hummingbirds, those tiny, beautiful birds that can fly up to about 60 miles per hour, are a joy to watch. They love the color red and will often hover in front of it before darting off to find nectar. Hummingbird feeders are a great addition to any garden because they help these lovely creatures thrive …
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Hummers LOVE red flowers! And hummingbirds are SO much fun to watch flitting around your garden. So, if you are planning a hummingbird garden, you’ll need to include several red flowers in your garden: hummingbirds just seem to zero in on the color red. If you wonder about the best red flowers that attract hummingbirds, …
Deciding between annual and perennial flowers in your garden is sort of like choosing whether you want to rent or buy a home. One allows you to change your garden up every year, while the other requires a bit more commitment and consistency. Both can create lush, beautiful gardens with crops and flowers galore — …
It can be challenging to decide which flowers to plant, as there are numerous options to choose from. What you should plant will depend on the type of garden you want to grow, but there are some beautiful flowers experts expect to be among the most popular picks this year. Whether you want to start …
A flower bouquet? In this economy? With cut flower costs soaring over the past few years–the pace of inflation for cut flowers surged to 9.4% in June of 2024 alone–a vase of fresh flowers on the table feels like such a luxury. But you don’t need to wait for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or a …
Flowers are often a source of joy and comfort. While walking in a garden, getting a bouquet, or on a hillside, blooms have a way of instantly making you feel good. In fact, research shows that simply looking at flowers can trigger the release of happy hormones like dopamine and serotonin, helping you feel more …
Spring is almost here and with it, an explosion of color! Today I bring you a collection of yellow spring flowers that is sure to cheer you up. See which ones you’d like in your garden and plant some. Yellow is probably the first color we see in the spring. It’s a welcome way to …
Cottage gardens, xeriscapes, wildflower plots, and carefully landscaped flower beds all exude an undeniable beauty, attributed mainly to the plants chosen to inhabit them. If you are planning a new garden or even looking for flowers to fill in gaps in an existing landscape, it can be overwhelming to sort through the options. Here are …
Flowers can be found in almost every color imaginable, from pale pastels to bold, vivid hues. And while sometimes we pick up plants that catch our eye without having a plan for them, other times we have a goal in mind and go searching for the perfect plants to fulfill it. Whether you want to …
Gardening in winter presents unique challenges, but it can also offer rewarding opportunities with the right strategies. Many assume the garden sleeps during the colder months, but that’s far from the truth. Here are some winter gardening ideas to create a stunning landscape that thrives despite the chill. While the palette of plants may change, …