Want to get your lavender to bloom again this summer? As a hardy perennial plant, lavender has so many great traits. Not only is it a tremendously low maintenance perennial, its tall stalks of stunning purple blooms also happen to give off a calming fragrance any time you are nearby. Even better, those very same …
If you are looking to add some interesting and beautiful perennial flowers to your flowerbeds this year - then growing balloon flowers is a must! Balloon flower is a plant that almost immediately catches the attention of fellow gardeners and plant lovers - even as it just buds. Named for its unusual flower buds that …
Looking for tips on how to get your gladiolus to bloom big this summer with stunning flowers that soar high into the air? Gladiolus, or "Glads", as many gardeners call them, are classic flowering perennials that resemble long swords, which often gives the plants the nickname "sword lily" as well. But whatever you call them, …
Did you know that you can actually change the color of hydrangea blooms just by using different fertilizers and soil additives? Hydrangeas are one of the most stunning flowering perennials available. With their lush green foliage and vibrant blooms that range in color from blue, pink, purple, green, and white, they are a common staple …
What you do with clematis after it blooms can make a big difference in the health and blooming potential for the following year - but did you know that it can also allow clematis to bloom a second time within the same year? Clematis is a perfect perennial for adding vertical interest to your property. …
Fall is the perfect time to divide overgrown and worn our hostas. Not only can it help to spruce up your fall flowerbeds - it can also get your hostas ready to perform better than ever next year. And best of all - it can leave you with a whole slew of new hosta plants …
Did you know that how you care for your clematis plants in the fall can be a major factor in how just healthy and strong your plants grow next spring and summer? Even more, it can also play a big role in how well they bloom - or even if they bloom at all! Clematis …
If your peonies have grown a bit too large for their space and are beginning to look tired and worn out, it's time to divide them this fall to give them a fresh new start for next spring and summer! Peonies are one of the first big blooming bushes of the season. They burst forth …
If you are looking for the perfect drought-resistant plant to add to your property, then growing lilyturf should be in your future! This easy care perennial is an excellent choice as a border plant, placed along paths, or even to grow in pots or containers. Often referred to as liriope, lilyturf is not only drought …
If you are looking for an easy care flowering perennial with long lasting blooms - growing hardy geraniums might just be the perfect answer! Unlike the annual variety that goes by the same name, hardy geraniums are not only able to withstand early fall frosts and freezes, they can also survive some of the coldest …
If you want a burst of fluorescent colors around your property this year, then consider growing lantana! Whether you grow them in hanging baskets, window boxes, or even directly in flowerbeds, you won't be disappointed with their colorful blooms that keep coming all summer long! Lantanas feature clusters of multiple tiny trumpet-like blooms that typically …
You might be surprised at just how many incredible benefits there are for growing lavender in your vegetable garden. As you will see below, from attracting pollinators to deterring unwanted pests, it really is the ultimate companion plant! Most people associate lavender with store-bought scented candles, room sprays and essential oils. But you can easily …
Knowing just when to plant pansies can really set the stage for endless cool-weather-loving blooms all throughout your property! Pansies provide growers with bright, welcoming colors in the cooler spring and fall seasons. They are often planted among other early spring flowers like crocuses, tulips, and sweet alyssum and are great when paired with mums …
Growing sedum in the fall is the perfect way to add colorful autumn blooms to your property. Paired with other fall favorites like chrysanthemums or ornamental peppers and kale, they will warm up your landscape in preparation for winter. Sedum is an easy-to-care-for leaf succulent that is the perfect choice for even the most novice …
Looking for a few summer daylily care tips to help your daylily plants perk up? While daylilies are essentially a low-maintenance perennial, there are a few simple tricks that can help keep them looking great all summer long. Daylilies are a great addition to any property and landscape. They can survive a wide variety of …
The sweet fragrance of rose blooms is the perfect addition to any garden. However, traditional roses can be a bit finicky to grow and maintain. That's why growing everblooming roses are an excellent alternative, and why they are known as the easy-care rose bush! Everblooming roses, also known as knock out roses, were created by …
Creeping phlox is the perfect choice for adding a vibrant ground covering perennial to your landscape - not only does it add lasting beauty and a light, airy light fragrance to your yard, it also happens to be extremely easy to plant, grow and maintain! Whether you have an open wide location or an area …
Looking for the best perennials to grow in the shade portions of your yard? While most plants thrive in full sun, there are a few plants that actually need shade in order to grow and flourish. And today, we showcase 6 such shade loving plants perfect for growing in the less-sunny areas of your landscape. …
Knowing how to grow hyacinth bulbs is a great way to add beauty and sweet fragrance to your garden spaces. Whether you plant them in containers or directly in the soil, they are a great addition and companion to other spring-blooming flowers. Hyacinth plants produce one spiky, upright bloom each year. The blooms feature multiple …
Peonies are a great addition to any property. Peony's attractive and fragrant flowers have been cherished and admired for generations. In fact, once they are established, they can grow and bloom for almost 100 years when you know how to grow peonies correctly! Once peony trees and bushes start blooming, they will produce blooms for …
Coneflowers, also known as Echinacea, are a great addition to any landscape and property! Since they are native to Eastern North America, Coneflowers can handle about any growing condition, including the hot and dry conditions that summer can sometimes throw at plants! Once you learn just how to grow coneflowers, you can enjoy planting them …