Flower Gardening

Why Are My Pansies Dying? 9 Common Causes and How to Save Them

Pansies are a popular cool weather flower known for their colorful, cheerful blooms However, pansies can suddenly collapse and die, leaving gardeners wondering why their pansies are failing There are several potential causes for pansies dying prematurely. By understanding the most common reasons pansies decline and implementing good care practices, you can revive and protect … Read more

Where to Find Calluna Vulgaris Plants for Sale

Calluna vulgaris, commonly known as Scotch heather or ling, is a popular evergreen shrub grown for its attractive flowers and foliage. If you’re looking to add some Scotch heather to your garden, you may be wondering where to find calluna vulgaris plants for sale. Fortunately, there are several options for purchasing these hardy plants. Online … Read more

The Vibrant Spectrum of Bougainvillea Colors

Prized for its tropical colors and vibrancy, bougainvillea is grown from coast to coast as a staple in all kinds of gardens. Sometimes called a “flowering machine,” bougainvillea is a fast grower that blooms in colors like red, pink, orange, and purple — although its blooms arent typical “flowers”. The colorful blooms on bougainvillea are … Read more

Anemone hupehensis var. japonica ‘Pamina’ – The Elegant Japanese Anemone

Pamina is cultivar with 2″ wide, deep rose-pink double flowers and overlapping petals. Star performer awarded by the Award of Garden Merit by RHS (Royal Horticultural Society, Britain). 2.5-3 tall x 2-2.5 wide clumps, bigger basal leaves at the ground, slender stems with round buds and large flowers in September-October (sometimes starts in August). Full … Read more

Avoiding Toxic Lookalikes: 8 Flowers That Can Be Confused with Elderflower

Elderflower’s sweet blossoms lend their flavor to syrups cordials, and treats. With foraging’s popularity more people seek these fragrant blooms each spring. However, correct identification is crucial since elderflowers visually resemble several toxic plants. Arm yourself with knowledge to distinguish elderflower from dangerous lookalikes before foraging. What is Elderflower? Elderflower refers to flower clusters blooming … Read more

Tiny Black Bugs on Dahlias: How to Identify and Get Rid of Them

From midsummer through fall, dazzlingly diverse dahlias (​Dahlia​ spp​.​) fill gardens with flowers of button to dinner-plate dimensions in every shade but blue and in color combinations too numerous to count. Grown as perennials in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10, they are lifted for winter storage elsewhere. Dahlias often attract … Read more