Like sun rays peeping their cheery faces from the garden, dwarf sunflowers add a splash of joy and vibrancy to your summer blooms. Native to North America, sunflowers have been revered for thousands of years for their rich seeds, beautiful pigments, and ability to attract pollinators. Read our article about the anatomy of sunflowers here….
Are zinnias perennial? Bright and beautiful, zinnias may be the perfect cutting flower… but you may find yourself asking, will these lovely blooms be here next summer? Are you looking for a cheerful flower that packs a bold punch of color? A flower that is easy to grow for both children and grown ups alike?…
Deadheading peonies after they bloom is an essential step in maintaining the plant’s health. Learn when and how to deadhead these gorgeous blooms in today’s article. Peonies are gorgeous herbaceous perennials that produce vibrant new blooms each spring. Though peony flowers are stunning, the bloom time is very short. In just a few weeks time…
Blushing in hues of pale pink and boasting extra large petals, Cafe Au Lait Dahlias are a favorite for florists and home gardeners alike. With perfect soft pink toned petals stretching 8 inches or wider, this over the top flower is a much loved and coveted dahlia. We love her ombre petals that start with…
I once heard pink peonies described as oversized ice cream cones billowing in the breeze. With their generous blooms and flamboyant colors, peonies truly are an irresistible floral treat. Pink peonies are a a special spring delight… a feast for the eyes and a joy for the gardener’s soul. Sweet in fragrance, generous in petals,…
Hot Lips Salvia (Salvia Microphylla) is a unique, evergreen bushy sage with bright white and red flowers. Learn how to care for them in this guide! These one of a kind two toned flowers adorn thin stalks with diamond shaped green leaves. Tubular in shape, the Hot Lips flower is a frequent destination for hummingbirds…
Today we are sharing over 30 stunning cottage flowers to add whimsy and beauty to your garden. A quiet lane with winding graveled path, blooms spilling over the edges in pastel pinks and blues… bees humming happily. Grab a picnic basket and fill it full with flowers meant just for cutting and enjoying. Then relax…
If you’ve been growing gorgeous peony flowers long enough, you know that every spring you will find ants on peonies. Peonies and ants… they just seem to go together, like peanut butter and jelly (and just as tasty for said ant!). Popular myth states that peonies need the ants to help the bud open. But…
In early spring you may find yourself peering through the rain and wondering, when do peonies bloom? Peonies are a much adored and widely sought after late spring blooming flower. With their billowy blooms, sweet fragrance, and romantic hues, they are well loved by florists and home gardeners. Full and beautiful, peonies are a popular…
Learn how to properly cut and care for peony buds for a beautiful vase floral arrangement in your home. After a long cold winter that seemed to never end, we find ourselves at the cusp of peony season. The buds have survived the late frosts, and now it’s time to celebrate this iconic flower! Peonies…
This guide to daffodil care will show you how to properly care for your daffodil bulbs after they have flowered. Gorgeous blooms for season after season are yours to be had! Just when the earth feels as if it cannot take another moment of a drab winter, daffodils burst on the scene in their various…