Flower Gardening

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Even now, they’re lingering along the roadside waiting for you to pick them up and take them wherever you’re going. Some will ride inside your car, others on the chassis, and a few lucky ones will find … Read more

Flower rockets, also known as snapdragons, are a fun and colorful flower to add to any garden. These tall spiky plants produce flowers that resemble rocket ships giving them their unique common name. Growing flower rockets is easy and rewarding. With just a little care and preparation you can have a beautiful display of these … Read more

Creeping Thyme, scientifically known as Thymus serpyllum, is a popular and adaptive dwarf ground cover that is popular for landscape designs. Used often as borders on flower beds and in between pavers on walkways, this is a groundcover that can handle moderate foot traffic. Creeping Thyme is not generally susceptible to disease or insects but … Read more

Flowering shrubs provide color and structure and can be used as groundcovers, hedge plants or eye-catching focal points. You can fill your garden with ornamental shrubs that bloom from early spring through late fall and even into winter. Many flowering shrubs also perfume the air with their own signature fragrance. Spring is a time of … Read more

Lily of the valley pips are a fantastic way to add delicate beauty and sweet fragrance to your garden In this complete guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about these charming spring flowers – from choosing the right pips to planting and care What Are Lily of the Valley Pips? Lily of the … Read more

Staghorn ferns are stunning plants that can make a beautiful addition to any indoor or outdoor space With their unique antler-like fronds, they have an exotic, tropical look unlike any other plant Taking proper care of a staghorn fern may seem intimidating at first, but is quite straightforward once you understand their basic needs. In … Read more

The poppy is a flowering plant grown around the world for its distinctly beautiful colors. The poppy family consists of nearly 800 distinct species that are sorted into 42 different genera. Typically, the plant grows to an average height of 4 inches and flowers up to 6 inches across. Poppy plants have four to six … Read more

When calculating the number of plants needed to cover a space, the requirements may be reported as how many flats to buy. A flat is a tray, usually plastic, made to facilitate watering and transporting groups of pots or plants. Some are simply large rectangular containers, while others may have small starter “cells.” Flats also … Read more

My dear friend, Erin Maciejewski, is a wizard when it comes to growing dahlias in pots in Zone 6! Since 2016, she has successfully planted dahlia tubers in all types of containers, from traditional flower pots to wooden wine-barrel type planters, to incredible effect. As a dahlia farmer, I am frequently asked the best practices … Read more

Impatiens, with their vibrant colors and lush foliage, have been a favorite among gardeners and plant parents alike. But as with any plant, understanding their specific needs is crucial for their thriving. One key area of focus is temperature tolerance, an aspect that can make or break the success of growing these beauties. In this … Read more