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Finding Beauty in Dark Times: The Inspiring Story Behind “A Place Where Sunflowers Grow”

Sunflowers are easy to grow from seed and fun for all the family. Learn how to grow them, in our guide. The sunflower is one of the nation’s best-loved flowers. Although most varieties have yellow blooms, you can grow sunflowers with rusty-red, green and even white flowers. Annual sunflowers are fast growers and can reach … Read more

How to Make Lilies Open Up Quickly

Elegant, long-lasting lilies (Lilium spp.) can be the royalty of any flower border. They also grow well in pots and make superb cut flowers. Unfortunately, if youre planning a special event with lilies, they can be prima donas when it comes to making an appearance. Use temperature, light and water to encourage lilies, whether cut … Read more

flower with multiple blooms on one stem

The Allure of Multiflorous Flowers: A Guide to Growing Flowers with Multiple Blooms Per Stem Flowers are mesmerizing marvels of nature. A single blossom can captivate our senses and brighten the world around us. Yet some special flowers take this magic a step further by producing abundant blooms all clustered elegantly on one stem. Known … Read more

The Pros and Cons of Autumn Cherry Trees

Autumn cherry trees are a unique variety of ornamental cherry that bloom twice a year – once in spring and again in fall. With their graceful branching structure and delicate pinkish-white blossoms, they add stunning seasonal interest to landscapes. But are autumn cherry trees the right choice for your yard? Let’s explore the key pros … Read more

Does Lavender Like Acidic Soil? A Gardener’s Guide to Growing Lavender in Less Than Ideal Conditions

All you need to know about growing lavender, including our pick of the best lavenders to grow. Lavender is a Mediterranean evergreen shrub, grown for its fragrant leaves and bee-friendly flowers. There are hardy, half-hardy and tender species of lavender to choose from, but most grown by gardeners will be hardy varieties. Lavenders work in … Read more

day of the dead roses

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is just around the corner. So, we thought it was the perfect time to share more about the day’s history and explain the significance behind the flowers for Day of the Dead—which you know are our favorite part! Let’s dive right in. The Captivating Symbolism of … Read more

Do Fraser Fir Trees Drop Their Needles?

The Fraser fir is one of the most popular Christmas trees due to its pyramid shape, pleasant scent, and good needle retention. But even the sturdiest Fraser fir will eventually start dropping its needles when displayed indoors. Needle drop is inevitable for cut trees, but proper care can prolong the Fraser fir’s beauty throughout the … Read more

Names of Flowers Starting With S – A Beautiful Bouquet of Botanical Splendor

List of Garden Perennials that start with the letter S, such as Salvia nemorosa and Sarracenia purpurea. Youll find these perennial plants to be sublime! Enjoy! Flowers starting with the letter S encompass a vibrant diversity of botanical beauty. From classic garden favorites like Sunflowers and Snapdragons to delicate woodland blooms like Snowdrops, this alphabetical … Read more