Hollyhocks! The name conjures up images of towering plants striving to kiss the sun — an ambitious feat they admirably reach up at heights up to 9 feet. Quite the garden’s runway models, they’re celebrities of the landscaping world, parading their…
Deer can be a nice garden visitor, but they’re notorious when it comes to nibbling on plants like hydrangeas. Deer are known to go after the buds and leaves of hydrangea, especially on younger plants, so if you grow hydrangeas…
Geraniums are a celebrated favorite in gardens and patios around the world. However, despite their popularity, there’s often a cloud of confusion surrounding their classification and longevity. Suppose you’re scratching your head over whether these plants are perennials and pondering the…
There’s no question that irises are some of a garden’s most beautiful blooming flowers. They can reach quite a height, thriving in even some difficult conditions. If you’ve had them in your flower bed for a few years, chances are…
Sometimes, decorative fake flowers are a better option than real ones primarily due to the fact they don’t ever wilt or shed even on hot days. However, fake flowers have a tendency to move around in the container you place them…
With such a pretty name, you might be surprised to learn that lily of the valley is highly invasive, and also poisonous. Though it’s pretty and sweet-smelling, if you see this plant in your garden, you may want to get…
If you grow roses, it’s basically inevitable that you’ll encounter black spot. This dreaded fungal disease was discovered in the U.S. in the 1830s and affects almost all rose varieties — although a few types are more resistant than others.…
To identify whether the sunflowers in your yard are perennials or annuals, there are a few key characteristics to look for. First, observe the lifespan of the sunflowers. Annual sunflowers complete their life cycle within one year, meaning they grow,…
You’ve tried every trick in a florist’s training manual to keep cut flowers from the grocery store looking pretty for longer, like vodka in the water, trimming the ends at an angle, and placing your flowers in a cool spot in…
Tropical hibiscus flowers can be difficult to grow, especially during the cold season. In most climates, you’ll need to bring them inside for the winter. Exposure to temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit over just a handful of nights can kill…