People assume that tulip bulbs will easily grow beautiful flowers year after year. However, one of the many things you need to know about tulips before planting is that, depending upon the variety and your climate, only one bloom may…
The quick fire hydrangea is a pink variety of hydrangea plant, with flowers that bloom earlier than other varieties, transforming from white to a hot pink or deep burgundy red. The beautiful color transition is probably what attracted you to…
Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures to watch and also great little pollinators. It’s no wonder so many people are interested in attracting more of them into their gardens. If you’re wondering why hummingbirds don’t visit your yard, it could be because…
At first glance, you might find the lavender flowers and glossy green leaves of the water hyacinth attractive, but don’t let its beauty fool you. Water hyacinth is notorious for its incredible reproductive capabilities; it proliferates roughly every six days through seed…
Milkweed is a big deal in many gardening circles. Some love it for its beauty, some require it for monarch butterflies, and some hate it because of its toxicity. No matter how you feel about the plant, one thing is…
Hanging flowers to dry can be a fiddly task, especially when trying to attach everything together. However, it doesn’t have to be so complicated. Rather than fiddling around trying to get everything in place, one TikTok user named @zerowastecityliving shows…
Known for being a very popular flowering plant among gardeners, dazzling dahlia blooms have captured the hearts of horticultural enthusiasts around the world. These magnificent flowering plants are prized for their beautiful blooms which come in a diverse array of…
Late fall may not seem like the best time to plant anything. The weather is cooler, and the ground becomes harder as winter approaches. Yet skipping the late fall planting season would prevent you from enjoying beautiful flowers, tasty fruits,…
Named so for being a feline favorite, Catmint (Nepeta) is an aromatic perennial with stunning two-lipped lavender, white, or blue flowers. Commonly grown as a border feature or en masse in meadows and along garden walkways, its perfumed blooms will…
Dahlias are a late summer delight. Their abundant petals, long blooming season, brilliant colors, and sturdy stems make them excellent cut flowers, and they bring seasonal beauty to any garden. These flowers are well-suited to warmer growing zones (like USDA 8-10)…