There is nothing quite like growing Lantana in containers, hanging baskets and flowerbeds for a gorgeous pop of color – especially when you can keep it blooming big and strong all summer long! Lantana is one of those durable plants that thrive in tough drought conditions, and can bear even the most punishing sunlight. That, …
Bringing your ferns indoors this fall and saving them through the cold winter months is not only simple and easy, but a great way to save big money on your gardening budget next spring too! Ferns are an excellent way to decorate porches and outdoor living spaces with gorgeous greenery. Whether growing in containers or …
Nothing brings more interest to the shadier portions of your yard than gorgeous blooming impatiens – especially when you can keep them blooming strong from spring til fall! Impatiens have long been a favorite annual choice for growing in the shade. Whether planted in baskets and containers on a porch or patio, or in shaded …
If you are looking for a great way to save money and have beautiful hanging planters for a shady porch or outdoor living space – you need to try creating a few hanging baskets from hostas! When it comes to the shadier spots of your landscape, the choices for hanging basket plants are fairly limited. …
Not only is Ageratum easy to plant and grow, it will fill your flowerbeds, pots and containers with unique and gorgeous blooms from late spring all the way to the first frost! If you are looking for an alternative to the everyday common varieties of annual flowers, ageratum is an excellent choice. Often referred to …
Begonias are the perfect choice for adding big color to your flowerbeds, pots and containers, especially when you can keep them blooming strong from late spring to late fall. With their beautiful canopy of leaves, and a wide array of colorful bloom and foliage options, begonias are becoming widely popular once again. And with good …
If you want to spice up your flowering pots, containers and hanging baskets this year, you need try your hand at planting and growing ornamental peppers. If there is one plant that has soared in popularity over the last decade, it is the ornamental pepper. And it’s only growing hotter and more popular every year. …
Growing perennials in pots and containers is an excellent way to add instant color and foliage to patios, porches and decks. And even better, it can be done for free using plants already in your landscape! Although annual flowers create a stunning display of color, their lifespan is short. And unfortunately, very costly. But that …
Growing your own hanging baskets from seed is a great way to create stunning flowering baskets and save big on the budget – all at the same time! Lets face it, hanging baskets are expensive. And every year, the prices only seem to rise. But by growing your own plants directly from seed, you can …
Planting hanging baskets and containers at home is the perfect way to create gorgeous flowering displays that best fit your home and landscape. And, a great way to save on the budget too! Let’s face it, purchasing ready-made baskets and planters can be pricey. And often, selections are limited to just a few boring choices. …