Flowers

This easy guide to deadheading Floribunda roses will give you endless rose blooms all summer long! Floribunda roses, also known as shrub roses, are chock full of gorgeous flowers in spring and early summer.  But did you know these beautiful bloomers can produce new flowers all summer long?   All you need to do to…

Growing flowers is one of the most relaxing and rewarding hobbies one can have.  But figuring out how much water each type of flower needs can be tricky.  Some plants need less water and some crave a lot more.  And giving flowers the wrong amount of water can be detrimental to your plants!   Over…

Salvia plants thrive in full sun, attract hummingbirds, and begin blooming in early summer. These tubular flowers love sunlight and need well-drained soil in which to thrive. The best salvia companion plants will enjoy the same conditions, making it easy to put together flower beds resplendent in vibrant blooms. Saliva is a low-maintenance flowering herb…

Learn how often to water chrysanthemums- and the right way to do it! Chrysanthemums bring a beautiful burst of color in the fall season.  As a true autumn flower, the bold flowers accent the season perfectly and enhance those cozy fall vibes.   But the wrong watering technique can affect the new growth of flower…

This complete guide to potted sunflower care will help you grow gorgeous sunflowers right on your back porch! Bright and beautiful, sunflowers are well known for their bold yellow hue. Because they attract bees and butterflies, they are often planted alongside vegetable gardens.  But a lesser known secret is that sunflowers can also grow well…

Learn how to take beautiful and artistic macro flower photography with these tips! Macro photography allows you to explore the beautiful world of flowers in a unique and up close way. How else can you get this close to a hungry little mason bee as it visits a flower head for nectar?  Or experience the…

With delicate pink petals and lacy green foliage, Pacific Bleeding Heart lights up early spring on the west coast.   Growing in forest areas from British Columbia all the way to Central California, this wild bleeding heart is a treasured native flower in Western North America.  While hiking on my parents property in SW Washington,…

Learn how to care for your tulips after blooming right here! Tulip flowers light up early spring with their bright beautiful blooms.  These gorgeous plants are a welcome sight in the spring flower beds but the blooms only last a few weeks.   So what should be done with these cheerful spring bulbs once they…

Petite and colorful, columbine flowers overflow with whimsy and beauty.   A romantic and old fashioned flower, columbine plants are herbaceous perennials capable of reseeding themselves.  These easy growers burst to life in early spring and can tolerate both partial shade and full sun.   They may look dainty, but columbine flowers pack a gardening…

Petunia flowers wave cheerfully from window boxes and hanging baskets and offer bright floral cheer from spring through early fall. These gorgeous flowers burst with color, tolerate full sun and are fairly easy to grow. But are petunias perennials? Or annuals? Read on to learn all about how petunia plants grow and how you should…

Do you lead a super busy life but still want to enjoy a flower garden? Choose easy to grow, low maintenance flowers and make your garden dreams a reality! Choosing easy to grow low-maintenance plants can make gardening a reality for even the most harried among us. While gardening can require a lot of work,…

Lavender plants bring a relaxing aura to the garden. These fragrant herbs thrive in full sun and have beautiful, fragrant flowers. There are many great companion plants you can pair with lavender that require the same light and soil and will add to the peaceful ambiance of your garden. When choosing companion plants for lavender,…

This printable spring to-do list will give you direction when cleaning up your garden beds and preparing for spring. A flutter of excitement stirs in every gardener’s heart when early spring emerges. The flowers, the vegetables, the bees… from beneath our parka we are a bit woozy just thinking of glorious spring. The new growth…

These easy sunflower garden ideas will bring creativity and beauty to your garden design. Bees and butterflies will also enjoy your creative sunflower garden methods as well! Sunflowers are one of the easiest flowers to grow. All you need are sunflower seeds, loose soil that is well draining, and a full sun location. Sunflowers (Helianthus…

These surprising benefits of flower gardening will encourage you to buy some seeds and plant a flower garden this spring! Did you there is a way to boost your mood, increase your physical activity, spark joy and improve the environment? (And all at the same time?) What if I told you you can achieve all…

As an native Oregonian I’ve been delighted by the stunning Portland International Rose Garden. The flower-laden Portland Rose Garden is the crown jewel of this beautiful city. It’s definitely one of the best Portland parks to visit! Filled with thousands of gorgeous roses, this test garden is a must see for tourists and locals alike….

Are snapdragons perennials? And how can you make them last to the next season? Quirky and colorful, snapdragons are perfect for cottage gardens and grow well in containers. They have intriguing flower faces that look like the snout of a dragon and crave warm environments and full sun. These vibrant bloomers make excellent cut flowers…

We are obsessed with growing fresh flowers that come back every year and look stunning in bouquets and flower vase arrangements! This is your guide to the best perennials for cut flowers that will look vibrant and beautiful in floral arrangements. These lovely flowers are commonly grown and provide beautiful flowers for vases! Use these…