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…
Today we are sharing how to grow baby spider plants in water… with easy step by step instructions! Spider plants have long green and white foliage and a reputation for being one of the easiest houseplants to grow. They are a funky, friendly houseplant, especially easy for those new to indoor gardening! When spider plants…
Welcome to the ultimate beginner’s guide to flower gardening- we walk you through everything you need to know to grow beautiful flowers… no experience needed. Thumbing through modern day garden magazines may find you in awe of the magnificent, sprawling flower gardens that seem to flow effortlessly from a packet of seeds. We all know…
If you just received a beautiful new snake plant, you may be wondering: how often do you water snake plants? Welcome to the most thorough snake plant watering guide on the web! The snake plant is a modern and elegant indoor plant with vibrant green and yellow spikes. With upright leaves and bright stripes, she…
Colorful and full of life, cosmos are a great addition to a cottage flower garden and are one of the easiest flowers to grow. Today we are chatting all about the bloom time of cosmos flowers. We will also explore how you can keep your colorful flowers blooming all summer long! How Long Do Cosmos…
Mint is a lovely herb that is easy to grow and full of medicinal value. With it’s spicy scent and vibrant green leaves, mint is one of our favorite herbal plants to grow. Learn everything you need to know to properly water mint plants today. How To Water Mint Plants When growing mint in the…
If you are looking to level up your interior design, consider adding aesthetic indoor plants to your bed rooms, kitchen and entryway. Elevate your home decor with beautiful plants that brighten up your living spaces, add visual interest, and keep the air clean. The good news: you do not have to have a green thumb…
Is there a right way to water poinsettia plants? Yes! We’re dishing all in today’s holiday article featuring these popular Christmas flower. With vibrant, colorful petals and dark green leaves, poinsettia are the star of the holiday season. These tropical plants hail from Central America and were used by ancient Aztecs to die fabrics. They…
Mint is a powerful herb that grows easily in gardens everywhere. It is well known for it’s medicinal and culinary uses and spicy, delicious scent. If you have this aromatic plant growing your garden you may be wondering, do mint plants flower? The answer is yes, mint plants flower. Mint is a flowering herb with…
Join us as we learn how to plant a camellia today! Romantic and showy, camellia are flowering evergreen shrubs that bloom in late fall and early winter. Their bright flower buds grace the landscape when winter colors are monotonous and dreary. The billowy buds of camellias come in many colors and these large shrubs keep…
Sunflowers are one of the most popular flowers grown. After all, who wouldn’t fall in love with these garden giants? Their bright yellows and oranges, unique shapes and sizes, and tasty seeds are enough to hook anyone. Sunflowers grow best during the summer and fall with lots of sunlight, and will grow almost anywhere! They…
Bright perky hues and cheerful faces adorn easy to grow zinnia plants. This popular annual thrives in full sun and brightens flower beds everywhere. But did you know that zinnias can grow in pots as well? Zinnias are a sun loving bloomer that produce many flowers from July until the first frosts of late fall. My…
Learn how to get lavender to bloom with these easy tips. Lavender is a beautiful flowering herb that smells wonderful and has many uses. This stunning plant thrives in full sun and provides the world with calming lavender oil, culinary uses and vibrant beauty. Bees and butterflies love the lavender bloom and the pretty light…
Flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies are one of the greatest joys of gardening. Imagine a hummingbird floating outside your kitchen window. Or a duo of butterflies flirting about as you weed the garden. These winged beauties can be attracted to your flower beds by planting flowers with a variety of colors and bloom times….
Learn how to grow snapdragons in pots with these easy tips. Snapdragons are an iconic flower that have vibrant color and personality. They are a classic for cottage style gardening, can tolerate light frost, and come in a wide variety of colors. Snapdragons bring a lot of joy and character to a flower garden. When…
Join us as we walk through the meaning and symbolism of sunflowers. Sunflowers glow with beauty from the fields and make wonderful cut flowers. They are iconic and timeless, and have been revered by cultures throughout the ages. The meaning of sunflowers spans from happiness to loyalty, adoration and friendship. Sunflowers come in an array…
Walk through the parts of a sunflower with us today! Sunflowers are essential to a thriving garden. They provide food for birds and wildlife and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Growing to towering heights, these iconic flowers are easy to grow and thrive all over the United States. Today are diving into each essential…
Are dahlias annual or perennial? The answer depends on what climate you live in! Dahlias are vibrant flowers that come in many beautiful colors and unique flower forms. They are a stunning flower that bloom prolifically into late fall when deadheaded properly (read our guide to pruning for blooms here!). Generous and flamboyant, dahlias are…
Learn how to deadhead dahlias- the right way! Deadheading dahlias is an easy but important summer chore. By pruning spent blooms, your dahlia flowers will gratefully give an abundance of beautiful NEW dahlia flowers….well into late fall. With proper deadheading, dahlias bloom all summer and into late fall! And while deadheading dahlias will yield more…