Flower Gardening

St. Johns wort is an easy-to-grow shrub known for its beautiful yellow flowers and healing properties. In the world of medicinal herb gardening, the cultivation of healing plants becomes a therapeutic journey in itself. We’ll guide you through how to grow St. John’s wort from seed in your own garden so you can enjoy its … Read more

Snow-in-summer is a perennial flowering ground cover that blooms profusely in the early summer, producing a blanket of notched pristine white flowers that suggest a fresh snowfall. Snow-in-summer grows best in full-sun areas with poor, slightly acidic, and well-draining soil. This drought-tolerant plant thrives and spreads quickly in cool, dry climates with moderate temperatures and … Read more

Morning glories, Ipomoea purpurea, are quick-growing vines, popular for their colorful flowers that open each morning from summer until the first frost of fall. Reaching between six and 10 feet in height, this fairly aggressive plant can take over a garden if you aren’t careful. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. … Read more

If you grow this fragrant vine, train it to grow on a jasmine trellis to keep it happy, healthy and doing what it does best – climbing and blooming. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a beautiful flowering … Read more

Rosemary and lavender are two widely appreciated and aromatic perennial herbs that will never leave your garden once planted that also make excellent companions. Both herbs share a preference for well-drained, slightly alkaline soil and thrive in similar growing conditions. Their compatibility in terms of soil requirements allows for easy integration into a cohesive garden … Read more

Landscaping a sloped or hilly yard can be challenging. Mowing steep hills is difficult and dangerous. Plus the incline causes soil erosion, exposes tree roots and creates runoff issues. Instead of leaving the slope barren or trying to force turfgrass to grow, consider ground cover plants. These low-growing perennials spread to form a dense, weed-suppressing … Read more

When youre looking for low-maintenance garden border ideas, consider the color, texture, bloom time, and placement of your plants. Your choices will also depend on whether the border is close to a path, walkway, or driveway, or if its tucked in the backyard around a garden spot. Read on to learn about low-maintenance garden border … Read more

Squirrels can be a major challenge in the garden, especially when it comes to how to keep squirrels from digging up bulbs. They often see a freshly planted bed as an all-you-can-eat buffet, with tulips, crocuses, and lilies being some of their favorite snacks. If squirrels are common in your area, it’s important to take … Read more

Nothing says flower farmer vibes more than holding a giant, multicoloured bouquet of homegrown flowers…in front of your face. It’s a serious vibe! And actually easy to do in your own backyard garden. This post will walk you through the 10 easiest cut flowers to grow from seed for beginners. You can be a flower … Read more

A daylily will bloom only for a single day, but the plants will flower abundantly in rapid succession over a number of weeks. These plants are a great choice because they are attractive hardy perennials which can grace UK gardens for many years. If you would like to grow daylilies in your garden, you will … Read more