Flower Gardening

Peonies are a carefree favorite in the perennial garden, where they grow into large flowering masses. But if you dont have the yard space, you can grow peonies in pots instead, as long as youre willing to give them a little more care. Peonies are one of the most beloved flowers in the garden. Their … Read more

Lily of the valley is a cherished spring-blooming flower that has graced gardens for centuries. This article will provide a complete guide to successfully planting and growing lily of the valley from bare roots. What is Lily of the Valley? Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is a perennial flowering plant native to Asia and … Read more

When you picture the perfect fall-styled front porch, it’s safe to assume there are a few staples: a few pumpkins, gourds, and some potted mums. Mums seem to be everyone’s favorite fall flower—but recently, we’ve spotted a new trend on the rise. Marigolds are replacing mums as the perfect fall flower, and we can totally … Read more

As a flower farmer and florist, I am always on the lookout for unique blooms to add texture, movement, and pops of color to my floral designs. One of my absolute favorites is the whimsical, ruffled ranunculus. Often described as the “rose of spring”, ranunculus produce lush, sweetly scented flowers in breathtaking colors during the … Read more

Do you have small black flies living in your house plant compost? Or hovering around your house plants? These are fungus gnats, also known as house plant flies and sciarid flies. They’re mostly harmless – adult gnats cause little or no harm to plants, but they can become a nuisance in the home. Their tiny … Read more

The perennial plant lupine fits right at home in our cottage style gardens here in New Jersey. Lupine come in an assortment of colors from blue, yellow, white and sometimes red. Of all the colors lupine come in I prefer the brilliant blue lupine flower color. I am always sure to harvest lupine seeds mid … Read more

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