Blue is a color that is often associated with spirituality and intellect. It is believed to have a calming effect, and it can help people fall asleep faster or feel relaxed. Light blue is often associated with calmness, peace, and serenity. But darker shades of blue can convey confidence and importance. Sometimes we also see …
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Not a common color among flowering plants, blue adds a unique beauty to the garden. Its calming hue invites wanderers to pause and take notice. Bring some cooler hues to your landscape this year with beautiful annual blue flowers. 1. Bachelor’s buttons (Centaurea cyanus) Also called cornflower, bachelor’s buttons can often be seen blooming along …
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. …
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and it’s time to start thinking about garden planning. May is the time of year when beautiful annuals start making their way into local garden shops and big box stores, opening Pandora’s box on all the summer possibilities! While perennials come back year after year, you might …
Hummingbirds are one of the most fascinating and beautiful creatures on earth. They fly from flower to flower collecting nectar, pollinating plants and trees in their path. What a joy to watch! They can hover for up to 30 seconds at a time while they feed! These tiny birds love tube-shaped flowers that are brightly …
While we all appreciate a garden bursting with vibrant color, the most memorable outdoor spaces go beyond the visual—they delight all five senses. A truly captivating garden doesn’t just look beautiful; it smells intoxicating, feels inviting, sounds alive, and sometimes even tastes sweet (hello, edible herbs!). This season, enhance your garden’s sensory experience by planting …
It’s beyond frustrating to look out your window and see your garden stripped clean—flowers gone, leaves chewed, and stems standing like sad little reminders. If your yard is starting to feel more like a deer buffet than a flower bed, it’s time to fight back (beautifully). Deer will avoid certain plant varieties due to bitter …
While big, bold flowers can make a statement in your garden, it’s always good to add a few small flowering plants to fill in gaps in your landscape. There are many tiny flowers that you can grow in your garden: they add bright spots of color without large blooms and will attract butterflies, bees, and …
I love planting a row of sunflowers along my vegetable garden fence. Their tall stalks add another level to the garden, and their large, yellow flowers bring sunny cheer. More than visual interest, though, sunflowers provide other benefits to the garden. They attract bees and other pollinators, which are essential for crops like squash and …
Here we are at the end of the alphabet! There are so many fun and unique flowers for every letter in the alphabet. Many of the zesty flowers that start with Z come from tropical areas, yet nearly all of them can find a home in your garden with the proper care. Let’s dive in …