The Greeks called this bulb "glory-of-the-snow" because its stoic blooms sometimes push up right through the snow. The small, star-shaped blue blooms sparkle in rock gardens and borders and hold their br
The tulip is one of the most popular garden flowers. Tulips are hardy and require little care. Some types of tulips bloom for years, once established. Tulips generally are divided into 15 different classes, whic
Understanding Your Yards Sunlight
One of the biggest influences in choosing plants youll grow is how much sunlight your garden site receives. The majority of plants thrive in six hours of sun, but thanks to the many plants that unfurl fabul
What is Sedge? More than 2,000 Carex species grow wild in numerous habitats across the world, particularly in New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant group is well-suited fo
Muscari: Spring Flower We Love
Imagine if you will, a brilliant blue "river" of flowers with a musky fragrance blooming in early spring. These are grape hyacinths (Muscari, from the Greek moschos or musk), one of the minor spring bu
Do Calla Lilies Need to be Dug Up for the Winter?
Calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) are tropical plants that have showy flowers in shades of pink, yellow, red, orange, and white. Most varieties also have mottled or marked foliage that is attractive even when
Flower pressing is easy and a great project to do with children. Use a pressed flower as a delicate bookmark, or glue pressed flowers onto cards and paper with white or crafts glue to create romantic stationery.
What Kind of Gardener Are You?
Design a Garden to Suit Your Daily Routine Your life patterns should play a major role in determining what kinds of plants you grow. Pay attention to your lifestyle so you dont commit yourself to a garden you ca
Charming beauty and limitless potential top the list of reasons to grow perennials. These reliable plants can be orchestrated to play symphonies of seasonal color that delight and inspire. A perennial is a nonwo
continue reading below Fragrant Plants Yellow Jerusalem Sage Whether your taste runs to the spicy clove scent of dianthus or to the sweet aroma of violets, there are many flowers to tantalize. The
Clear existing vegetation from garden sites using one of several methods.The process you choose depends on how much time you have, how much effort you want to invest, and the kind of vegetation youre removing. I
Whether you call them daffodils, jonquils, or narcissus, these cheery blooms are a sure sign of spring, and fall is when these bulbs should be planted. Slide Show: Gallery of Daffodils continue reading below
Storing Tender Flower Garden Bulbs
Frost brings an abrupt end to the growing season for tender bulbs -- cannas, callas, caladiums, dahlias, tuberous begonias, gladioluses, and tuberoses, to name some of the most common. Some might survive a winter
Most gardens host at least a few tall bearded irises, rugged plants known for their sword-shape leaves and paper-petal blossoms. Yet beardeds are only a fraction of the iris bounty. Among the other irises, youll
How to Plan a Cutting Garden Lush flowerbeds overflowing with colorful blooms makes you want to snip a few stems and take them inside. But you may be reluctant to plunder your garden, afraid youll leave bare spots
Preparing Perennials for Winter
In gardening, winter is defined as the time of year when most perennials become dormant. This time can vary from early September in some parts of the country to late December in others.Cold is the major factor i
Spring and early autumn -- usually cool and rainy times -- are the best seasons to plant ground covers. But now is a good time to consider where they would work best in your landscape. Use them to soften hard surfaces
Even when theyre not blooming, bulbs need a little TLC so that theyll flavor better next time around. Remove spent flowers of large-flowered bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils, as soon as they fade. The plants
Containers of Bulbs Add Instant Spring
Containers of Spring Bulbs Missing the heavenly fragrance of hyacinths or the brilliant hue of tulips in your garden? Even if you didnt have time to plant bulbs last fall, you can still create pots of your favorit
Growing Sunflowers that Delight and Amaze
How to Grow Sunflowers Sunflowers grow as short as 16 inches or more than 14 feet tall in myriad warm colors ranging from reds to yellows to oranges to bronzes. The world record for tallest sunflower is just ove
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