Peonies not blooming is one of the biggest disappointments a gardener can face. The peony is known its huge, fragrant blooms that enliven the late spring garden. So when one doesn’t bloom, it leaves a big hole in the landscape. Generally, these plants …

Peony care in spring is pretty straight forward, but necessary to prepare plants for the big blooming season ahead. If you’re like me, one of the things you look forward to most is brushing aside winter mulch and debris to see which plants are poking …

Native to the hot climate of South Africa, geraniums are a beautiful perennial in many other areas of the world. Also known as bed and zonal geranium, this attractive and familiar flower is a popular annual and container plant, prized for its use in hanging …

Hibiscus is very popular a genus of flowering plants. There are hundreds of hibiscus species that can be trees or shrubs and annuals or perennials, most of which are tropical or subtropical. There are 35 North American native hibiscus species also called …

Lilacs are old-fashioned favorites in climates with chilly winters, valued for their sweet-smelling clusters of flamboyant springtime blooms. Depending on the variety , lilacs are available in shades of purple, violet, pink, blue, magenta, white, and …

Vegetable intercropping is an age-old agricultural practice where two or more crops are grown simultaneously in the same field, with smaller crops planted in the space between rows of the main crop. However, the idea can be easily translated to the home …

Almost everyone likes to receive a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers, but their high cost makes the gift a rarity. What if you could cut your own posies not just once, but multiple times throughout the growing season? Growing a cutting garden is a delight …