Without fail, the “Spring of deception” gets me every year. Do you have one of those where you live? That’s become the name for the period of warm weather we…
Browsing Category Flower Gardens
All About Ranunculus: History, Varieties, and Care
I’m so happy you’ve landed on this page because it means you’ve discovered and want to know more about my absolute favorite flower- ranunculus! You may recognize their ruffled blooms…
Perennial Flowers for Shade that Bloom all Season Long
If you have a shaded garden, you may feel like your options for colorful, flowering plants are limited. However, there are actually many beautiful perennial flowers that thrive in partial…
How to Plant Spring Bulbs this Fall
We do it every spring… we admire gorgeous spring bulb gardens, saying “Next spring I’m going to have a garden like that!” Well, this is the year things change, because…
Fall Planter Ideas – Wow ‘Em in 3 Easy Steps
Fall is one of the best times to up your curb appeal and create a welcoming yard and garden for all your family and friends with fall planter ideas. Updating…
Hanging Flower Baskets : 5 Secrets the Pros Use
If you’ve ever taken a vacation in a Disney park, or visited a summer resort, or walked down main street of the most charming small towns in America… you’ve probably…
Flower Bed Ideas to Make Your Garden Gorgeous!
We love good garden inspiration. And we love flowers! Put ’em together, and we have some fantastic flower bed ideas, ready to make you run to the nursery or pull…
Easy Flowers to Grow for a Stunning Flower Garden
Many of us have trouble keeping plants alive in our flower garden, and have quite the “black thumb”. Either we are too busy to care for them, or our gardens…
How To Grow & Plant Clematis Vines
Clematis vine is one of the most loved garden vines of all time. From the most famous English gardens, to our grandmothers’ backyards, clematis have long been the “Queen of…
Planting Lilac Bushes & How to Grow Them
Lilac bushes and trees are one of our favorite early blooming plants. If you have ever smelled a lilac bush on the wind in spring, you know exactly what we…
Grow Butterfly Bush! Here’s Why (and How!)
So as gardeners, we are always on the hunt for the perfect plant. You know, the one that is drought tolerant, blooms it’s head off, grows fast, and loves poor…
How to Grow Amazing Alliums
Alliums are one of the best and easiest bulbs to grow in the gardening world, but often overlooked. Gorgeous, show stopping blooms, easy “how to grow” requirements, and amazing architectural…
How To Grow Lavender Like the French!
Would you love to start growing lavender? Lavender blooms in many parts of the world , and there are few flowers that are more cherished for romance, scent and form….