Life is full of ebbs and flows; gardens often mimic the ebbs and flows of human life. A complete garden has a flow to it. Some of the flow comes from different textures and heights in the garden. A big impact on the flow in your garden comes from a continuous sequence of color from an assortment of flowers. When…Read More
Just like humans need companions to thrive, plants also need companions to thrive. Planting all of the same types of bush, tree or flower is no fun. Planting a limited selection of plants can also lead to problems if a disease or pest comes and wipes out that entire species. Therefore, when it comes to garden planning be sure to…Read More
Spring bursts forth after a long winter with colorful and fragrant blooms. Early in the spring season crocus, snowdrops, early tulips, and daffodils all emerge. Mid-spring is a parade of blooms with so many overlapping flowers on display. Before the long days of summer blooms arrive is the sometimes neglected late spring garden. Early and mid-spring blooms from fall-planted bulbs…Read More
Have you missed out on spring blooms in the past? Are you unsure of when to plant flower bulbs for spring blooms? If you answered yes to either of these questions you may be new to planting flower bulbs in fall. To ensure your spring garden is full of color, fragrance, and texture you will want to be sure you…Read More
Creating a complete look in your landscape incorporates plants from top to bottom. Starting at the top planting trees takes the most consideration when planning your garden and landscape. Adding shrubs, and perennials are often the next step in the process. When you have a foundation of what you want your garden to look like by planting trees and shrubs…Read More
Bearded Iris in all the Colors of the Rainbow! I have always had a love-hate relationship with bearded iris. As I get older I enjoy the array of colors bearded iris offer in late spring more and more. Growing up there was always a random grouping of bearded iris planted near the peonies at my parents’ house. I believe the…Read More
Are they aliens or flowers? One could say a little of both. Growing allium in your garden will seem like you have flowers from a different world. The purple ball-shaped blooms of Allium giganteum are the most recognizable allium. They are, however, not the only allium in town. Alliums are standout flowers that provide blooms late in spring. Add allium…Read More
Next spring may seem like a distant faraway time, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning for spring now. If you were disappointed with the lack of blooms in your spring garden there is no better time to start planning than now! Planning for blooms all spring is important no matter how far away spring is. Planning Early for…Read More
Why aren’t my flowers blooming? This is a question homeowners and gardeners ask every year. We often plant bulbs and perennials for their beautiful flowers. However, some plants are grown for their interesting foliage. If you want to incorporate more foliage plants in your garden check out this article. If flowers are what you are aiming for it can be…Read More
Flowers behave in mysterious ways. Their genetics dictate the patterns they create, as well as their size, bloom time, and many other features and attributes. Plants tend to follow the laws of nature, but sometimes even with our best efforts, they don’t behave as they should. We can plant bulbs and perennials with the best intentions; proper planting location and…Read More
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