Deer Resistant Bulbs
Keep Bambi at bay with these deer-resistant bulbs by Judy Glattstein, Photography by Edward and Joan De Gray Whether you plan to attract wildlife to the garden or not, Bambi and his relatives may come to dine. The various repellents and fencing options …
9 Annual Flowers That Bloom All Summer Long
Summertime means bloom time. Flowering annuals and perennials are bursting with color, fragrance, and texture while providing a feast for our busy pollinator friends. Both annuals and perennials have their place in the landscape. Annual flowers that bloom …
8 Flowering Perennials For Pots – To Bring Joy Every Year
Flowering perennials are a vital addition to your container garden . They provide a focal point – often of multi-season interest – and they return year after year. Unlike short-lived annuals , perennials can often be planted well ahead of the warm weather, …
How to Start a Flower Garden: 3 Steps for Beginners
Learn how to start a flower garden or make your existing flower beds burst with color and excitement By Linda Hagen; updated 9/3/20 Swipe to view slides This terraced flower garden features layers of vibrant color. A splash of bright orange poppies brightens …
21 Easy Flowers for Beginners
Discover some of the best easy-to-grow plants for your first flower garden By Linda Hagen; updated 11/20/20 Think you have a brown thumb? These easy-to-grow flowers will help you gain confidence in the garden. Easy annuals such as sunflowers and zinnias …
24 Best Cutting Garden Flowers
These vase-worthy flowering bulbs, annuals, and perennials will give you a bumper crop of blooms from spring all the way through fall. By Anne Balogh The saying “I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck” sums up how many people feel …
How to Create a Cut Flower Garden
Get tips for planning and designing your own cutting garden and ideas for the best plants to include. By Anne Balogh Photo by: Jesse Oman / Shutterstock. If you love to fill your home with vases of freshly cut flowers but feel gardener’s remorse whenever …
Garden Soil: How to Prepare Your Soil for a Garden
Flourishing gardens begin at the roots. Here are the ground rules for preparing your soil. By Anne Balogh Gardeners often disregard the impact soil has on the health and vigor of their plants. Soil preparation isn’t the most thrilling aspect of planting …
Grow Your Best Garden Ever
Get growing this spring with our expert recommendations for the best garden plans, container ideas, and landscaping tips. Whether you’re a beginner hoping to grow your first…
Looking for an Easy Houseplant? ZZ Plant Is the Way to Go
Jump to: What Kind of Light Does ZZ Plant Need? How Do I Water ZZ Plant? Should I Feed My ZZ Plant? Is ZZ Plant Toxic to Pets? If you don’t already have one in your collection, the ZZ plant is a must-have for your houseplant collection. It’s one of the …