My Garden: An Affinity for Roses
By Dayna Springfield With an affinity for roses, Casey Pradelli knew she had to surround her newly purchased, Haverford, Pennsylvania, home with them. As her husband restored the interior of their late 1800s home, Casey focused on the exterior of the …
Setting off on a Captivating Adventure: Marveling at the Exquisite Birdlife that Enlivens the Wilderness
Embark on a mesmerizing adventure through a magical and enchanting landscape as you venture deep into the heart of the forest. Prepare to be amazed as you witness the radiant botanical world, a realm where plants transform into stunning bird-like creatures, …
Peonies Not Blooming? 6 Common Reasons Why & How To Get More Flowers
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 …
6 Tips For Peony Care In Spring – How To Give Your Peonies A Head Start This Spring
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 …
Growing Geraniums: Tips For The Care Of Geraniums
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 …
How To Care For Hibiscus Plants
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 …
Complete Guide To Propagating Lilacs: Everything You Need To Know
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 …
5 Fast-Growing Intercrops To Max Out Your Vegetable Garden
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 …
7 Cut-and-Come-Again Flowers To Grow In Your Garden
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 …
Verbena: How to Grow & Care for Verbena Plants
For a knockout display of color from spring until frost, it’s hard to beat these long-flowering, sun-loving plants By Anne Balogh Updated 1/29/22 Superbena® Violet Ice. Photo by: Proven Winners. Vibrant, vigorous, and versatile, annual verbenas are some …