Flower garden
Flower garden tips and tutorials, including how to put together beautiful blooming flower beds, growing perennials and annuals in the garden, and how-to’s for growing specific flowers.
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Magnolia blossoms
Magnolia blossoms are large, graceful flowers that bloom in early spring on Magnolia plants. These trees (or large shrubs) are easy to grow in residential…
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Whiskey barrel planter ideas
Whiskey and wine barrel planters are a classic large garden planter pot. They’re perfect on sunny patios and in shady corners. They can be filled…
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Fertilizing peonies
Fertilizing peonies is an easy and enjoyable spring task in the perennial flower garden. Peony plants are low-maintenance and don’t require fussy care once established.…
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Planting hellebores
The garden centers are open …and that means it’s time to start planting hellebores! These stunning perennial flowers are beloved by gardeners and floral designers…
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Planting peonies in spring
While some gardeners would prefer to plant peonies in the fall, lots of us flower lovers end up planting peonies in the spring. There always…
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Fertilizing roses in spring
Fertilizing roses in spring is a key part of spring rose care. Apply high-quality, slow-release, organic plant food to your roses before they bloom to…
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Incrediball hydrangea
Incrediball hydrangea is an attractive, fast-growing, low-maintenance cultivar of native smooth hydrangea. This cold-hardy deciduous shrub has enormous white flowers that grow on strong stems.…
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Little Lime hydrangea care
Little Lime packs a lot of flower power into a small space! Fortunately, these hardy hydrangeas are among the easiest to care for. Here’s how…
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How to winterize perennials
Fall is here! It’s time to start putting the garden to bed before the frosty winter season begins. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years…
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When to cut back hostas
Hostas should be cut back in late fall. Healthy hosta leaves can be left on the plant in early fall to capture much-needed energy, but…
