Planting perennials is the perfect way to build a long-lasting, low-maintenance garden that will bring you color and interest throughout the year. Perennials come in an array of beautiful colors, heights, and blooming times, including varieties such as salvia, coneflowers, lavender, and many more. If you’re looking for some fun additions to your home garden, …
When you’re adding new plants to your garden, you have to think about what you’re looking for. Maybe you’d like to plant something just to add some color to your garden, or maybe you want something that can produce food for you to harvest. If you want the best of both worlds, the search can …
The world of gardening is home to an immense variety of plant types that come in a variety of colors and boast various unique attributes. There’s no end to the fun combinations of flowers, fruits, and shrubs you can grow in your yard. One side of gardening that is very fun and popular is edible …
Which plants you can grow in your home garden depends greatly on the season you’re doing your planting. As the summertime approaches, it’s a good time to start preparing your garden for this new season of planting. If you need a refresher on how to get your garden ready, take a look at these tips …
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Peonies are beautiful perennials that can live as long as a century under the right conditions. If you’re planning on introducing peonies into your garden for the first time, you should know a few things beforehand. These tips for growing peony flowers will play a vital role in your peonies’ ability to thrive for a …
Perennial plants come in a variety of designs and colors, all of which experience growth, death, and rebirth during its annual lifecycle. These easy-to-grow plants are wonderful additions to any yard, but there’s a key thing to remember: you need to know how to select perennials for your yard. Before you go and buy the …
Two of the most important factors you have to consider when buying plants is how much shade it requires and whether you can provide that shade. There are two forms of shade that flowers receive: full shade and partial shade. Partial shade means that the flower receives some direct sunlight during the day, typically for …
Beginners in the world of gardening might only think about flowers, but there’s more to the subject than that. The diversity of plant life you can add to your garden is immense, from vines to trees to shrubs. If you’re interested in improving your yard with a burst of incredible foliage, use this guide to …
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Planting a flower garden and adding flowerpots around the property are both unique ways to enhance the look and atmosphere of your humble abode. Even though their vibrant petals look spectacular, sometimes just having flowers isn’t enough to get that desired look or effect you were hoping for. That’s where foliage like ornamental grasses come …
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As winter approaches, you’ll need to cut back some of the perennials in your garden. Removing any drying foliage will help these plants stay intact during the season so that they can rebloom down the line. However, not all of your perennials need pruning at the same time. This guide to which perennials to cut …
Lilies are perennials that bloom beautifully in a variety of vibrant colors. In order to get that result, you need to take proper care of these plants as they grow in your yard. To help you get the right results from your lilies, we’ve put together this guide on how to plant, grow, and care …
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There are many diseases that can strike your garden for a bevy of reasons. This guide will show you how to identify and treat common plant diseases so you can maintain a healthy garden all year round. GRAY MOLD If flowers or produce in your garden develop gray or brown mushy spots, it’s a sign …
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Highbush blueberry plants provide crops of beautiful, delicious fruit. However, making sure this perennial plant is ready to blossom takes a lot of time and effort. If you’re up to the challenge, you should be aware of a few important guidelines. These tips will help you understand how to care for highbush blueberry plants to …
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Flowers should be a warm and welcoming addition to any yard. However, to make sure they stay beautiful instead of becoming an eyesore, there are some key tasks you’ll have to carry out from time to time. These guidelines will show you how to care for your flower garden so you can sustain a beautiful, …
Growing a beautiful garden only for nearby wildlife to snack on it can be frustrating. Hey, if you love growing deer or rabbit buffets, we won’t judge, but not everyone is going for that. This guide will introduce you to some of the most common deer-resistant plants and flowers you can use to build a …