Yes, houseplants can be used outdoors planted directly in the ground or in pots. They would be considered annuals in your geographic location, meaning unless you bring them in before frost hits, they will die. … Continue reading →
Quick growing annual climbing vines allow you to utilize spaces above the usual ground level of the garden. With support to grow on, in one season they fill space with unique foliage and flowers, vertical … Continue reading →
There are sun tolerant hosta that can grow in full sun, and will do quite well when given the proper growing conditions. These are often called sun tolerant hostas, for their ability to thrive in … Continue reading →
Peas not only provide an abundance of a wonderful vegetable, their whimsical flowers of white to pink to purple against blue-green leaves are a welcome early bloomer. What are the differences between garden, snap and … Continue reading →
Strong, vibrant and unique, Coneflower is a staple for attracting butterflies and other pollinators. This is a super hardy plant that survives in extreme environmental conditions of summer and winter as well as depleted … Continue reading →
Daffodils in Spring are a sure sign that winter is on its way out. Types of daffodils Narcissus is the botanical or scientific name of the whole genus including daffodils and jonquils. Narcissus are characterized … Continue reading →
Mother Nature never fails to astound with its beauty. This amazing ball of swirls is what the clematis seed looks like on General Sikorski clematis after blooming several weeks earlier. Blooming in late spring, the … Continue reading →
So now that you are interested in potting up some plants for the summer, what type of vessel should you use? Yes, you can consider a wide range of clever items to make as containers … Continue reading →
Flowering plants take their job very seriously – to provide the best flowers they can to attract bee’s and other pollinators to visit them. While the flowers are the benefit we enjoy through this process, … Continue reading →
It’s understandable that this question is asked, because of the way the hosta flower blooms and the way the flowers fade on the stalk. The decision of when to cut hosta blooms ultimately becomes a … Continue reading →
Zinnia seeds are some of the easiest to save, and can provide a fun learning experience on how these seeds are formed. It’s also fun to share them and see yours growing in others’ yards. … Continue reading →
When the pink-white flowers of Valerian open in rounded clusters, they make a stunning display and unique spicy vanilla-clove scent that you will notice even from distance. Known for it’s medicinal herbal benefits, it’s leaves … Continue reading →
A great low growing perennial, some of the Hardy Geranium plants (Cranesbill) varieties will continue to bloom throughout the season with just a little attention. One of the many varieties of Hardy … Continue reading →
Daylily flowers are a gardener favorite due to ease of care, variety of colors and prolific blooms that sometimes provide secondary rounds in the fall. Blooming times vary with type so with planning, you can … Continue reading →
Daylilies form seed pods that can be confusing to identify if you are not familiar with what they look like. So what does a daylily seed look like and what does a daylily bud look … Continue reading →
