Types of Coreopsises: Exploring the Diversity and Characteristics

Fields of Gold: 21 Different Types Of Coreopsises Aleem Ahmed No Comments Facebook Pinterest If you’ve ever spent time in the eastern United States of America, then you’re likely to have come across the Coreopsis, although you might not know it by that …

30 Plants You Can Propagate from Softwood Cuttings & How To Do It

Facebook Do you have any little free libraries in your community where you can take a book for free or leave a book for your neighbors to take home?  Imagine the same concept, except instead of books, you can bring or take plants. It’s called a little …

How To Grow An Edible Privacy Screen & 50+ Plants To Include

More and more of us are using our backyards as additional rooms for our homes. Cooking, dining and entertaining outdoors are all popular options. We use our backyards not only as a place to grow, but also as a place to live. A well-designed backyard can …

10 Tips For Heavenly Hollyhock Blooms

Facebook The common Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) has skyward stems smothered in giant 5-inch hibiscus-like blossoms that carry a whimsical zeal of times past. Beyond the impressive dramatic height of 5 to 12 feet is Hollyhock’s magical color spectrum. Summer …

10 Secrets to Get More Blooms from Your Hydrangeas

Facebook A blooming hydrangea is one of the joys of a summer garden. Since it’s the thing gardeners look forward to most, it stands to reason that you want to get as many blooms from your plant as possible. Luckily, to get hydrangea plants at their best …

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 …

How Often Do Orchids Bloom? And How To Encourage More Frequent Flowers

Orchids are dramatic houseplants that produce beautiful, long-lasting flowers. The display can last for several weeks – even months. But once blooms have faded, growers are eager for a repeat performance. How often orchids bloom is affected by the individual …

Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees & More: Our Complete Guide To Growing Flowers

Unlimited Flower Power Did you know that according to recent research, there are nearly 400,000 flowering plants in the world? However, despite the impressive number of options available to gardeners, fewer than 5% of those plants are regularly grown. …

7 Plants That Mosquitoes Hate But Butterflies Love – It’s Win, Win

Everyone knows how quickly mosquitoes can ruin time outdoors on a warm summer’s evening. These pests are not just annoying, they also spread disease. Anything you can do to deter them from your yard will protect you and your family. There are numerous …

5 Flower Seeds You Can Sow In July For Late-Season Color

In the height of summer, our gardens are full of riches to enjoy, with flowering annuals and perennials providing a profusion of color and fragrance. If you want to enjoy annual flowers that bloom all summer , they need to be started earlier in the growing …