German irises – also known as bearded irises – offer beautiful blooms from early to late spring. Their spiky green foliage also adds interesting textures and shapes to the garden. But how should you care for your irises in the fall to…
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant that will add a burst of color to your garden, look no further than shrub roses. These hardy plants are known for their handful of flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer, making…
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance ground cover that will bring bursts of color to your garden, then creeping phlox is the perfect choice. This perennial plant, also known as Phlox subulata, is native to the eastern mountains of North…
Flowers can help uplift your mood in many different ways. For example, research has found that smelling their pleasant scent can help to alleviate stress levels (via the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry), and as the National Audubon Society…
If you have noticed that the leaves on your roses are turning yellow, there could be a number of reasons for this. In this article, we will talk about 6 common causes of yellowing rose leaves and what you can…
A colorful floral hanging basket is a simple, yet impactful way to add beauty to the landscape of your home. However, in order for your hanging basket to produce blooms and color all season long, it’s important to properly care…
Calendula is a beautiful flower that is popular for its various uses. From its ability to attract bees to its cold and frost tolerance, calendula is a favourite among many gardeners. It is a flowering plant that can grow up…
Peonies (Paeonia), the king of flowers, are ornamental plants prized for their intoxicating scent and colorful flowers that bloom in a range of hues, including ruby red, vivid pink, cheery yellow, and buttery white. This hardy perennial is a popular…
Orchids are often dubbed as difficult plants to grow. Partially, this is because after they flower and the stems die back, people often assume that they are dead when they are really going dormant until their next flowering season! While…
As the festive season approaches, we all dust off our less frequently used kitchenware. While seemingly a single-use tool, turkey basters can help us in other areas of the home, too. For instance, you could use them to keep cut flowers…