When it comes to keeping the plants in your flower pots blooming strong through the long, hot summer months, a few simple care tips can make all the difference! Flowering baskets and containers are a great way to add instant color to porches, patios and decks. But for many, keeping the flowers going strong all …
When it comes to battling pests, pollinating plants, and adding intense color and beauty to your garden and flowerbeds – it’s hard to beat growing nasturtiums. Nasturtiums are rewarding, versatile and delightful plants that can be added to any garden landscape and flower bed. They can grow in flowerbeds, gardens, raised beds, and even do …
There is no better way to get more consistent blooms on your annual and perennial flowers than to learn and practice the art of deadheading plants! Whether it’s roses, geraniums, daylilies or marigolds, deadheading on a regular basis can help keep your plants producing more blooms and more flowers. So what exactly is deadheading? And …
Growing Portulaca in pots, containers or directly in your flowerbeds can add incredible beauty and color to your landscape – especially when you can keep it blooming strong all summer long! Portulaca, also commonly referred to as Moss Rose, is a flowering annual that produces a flush of mini-rose style flowers on top of a …
Want to keep your fuchsia plants in your hanging baskets and containers blooming strong all summer long? Fuchsias are one of the most beautiful of all summer annuals to grace the landscape. Their bright, colorful teardrop blooms can be stunning when flowering big in pots, containers and hanging baskets. Fuchsia plants are prized for their …
Looking for the best hanging basket varieties to grow this year? Plants that will keep their blooms going strong and bright all season long? It is hard to beat the color, energy and interest hanging baskets can bring to a home. Especially when they are thriving and flowering at their best! Hanging baskets are one …
If you are looking to add big color, interest and blooms to your flowerbeds and summer landscape – growing Cannas just might be the answer! Cannas, or canna lilies as they are also often called, are a perennial bulbous plant that can grow to a considerable height. With twisting, curly foliage and large, colorful blooms, …
When it comes to being ready to plant, grow & maintain your garden or flowerbeds this year, there are four essential garden supplies that can really help make a difference between smashing success, or a less than desirable growing season. And it is ever important to have them on hand and at the ready right …
Looking to attract hummingbirds to your landscape this year? Then it is time to start growing the plants and flowers they love most! There is simply something so incredible about watching a hummingbird fly about and feed. Viewing the tiny bird in action with its blazingly fast wings makes for some of the best bird …
Did you know planting and growing marigolds can help to repel all types of insects and pests – all while adding amazing beauty and interest to your garden, flowerbeds and containers? Marigolds are absolute showstoppers in any garden. They really are the darlings of the plant world. Not just because they’re easy to take care …