Bellflower Plant: Tips on How to Grow Campanula
The perennial Bellflower gets its name from the flared bottoms of the flower blooms that give them the appearance of colorful bells. With varying plant heights that reach anywhere from …
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20 Plants that Grow in Sandy Soil
Some areas of the country have sandy soil, while others have clay soil. If you live in a desert region or an area that is located near the coast, it …
Difference Between Hibiscus and Roselle
Hibiscus is the general name for a range of plants including Rose-of-Sharon, mallow, and tropical hibiscus. It also includes roselle, which looks quite different, but is used to make hibiscus …
How To Grow and Care For A Bergenia Plant
Bergenias are a hardy, semi-evergreen ornamental that originally came from Asia. It is now a favorite in gardens all over the country, and numerous stunning varieties are available. The thick, …
Fall Plant List (What Should You Plant In the Fall)
The weather’s getting colder and the trees are dropping leaves, but that’s no reason you can’t still garden. In this video (see video at the end of the article) by …
Tips on Overwintering Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a tropical plant that needs warmth in the cold weather. In cold weather climates, the plant can be moved indoors or to a greenhouse to protect it. It …
Overwintering Begonias: Tips On How to Overwinter Your Begonias
Begonias are a beautiful tropical plant that looks great in any garden, but since they do not grow well in colder climates, those of you who live in a northern …
Tips to Prevent Hibiscus Flowers From Falling
Hibiscus is a tropical flower that can produce extremely bright and colorful blooms, but recently, the blooms on some of my plants have been budding, but they fall off right …
10 Best Plants for Humid Areas
When I was growing up, I would spend summers with an aunt that helped foster my interest in growing things. The only problem with my aunt’s garden was that she …
15 Bee Friendly Plants for Your Garden
An Introduction to Bee Friendly Gardening Bees play an integral role in the overall health of your garden, as well as in the local environment around you. They are essential …
10 Plants for Wet Areas (Moisture Loving Plants)
Gardening is usually associated with warm summer days and the feeling of sun on your shoulders, but if you’re living in a wet climate, your visions may be of rainy …
15 Plants that Attract Hummingbirds
As a child, one of my favorite pastimes was watching the hummingbirds flutter about in my parent’s garden. They always seemed to be around the feeders and certain plants, but …
20 Flowers That Will Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
One of my favorite species of insect is the various forms of Lepidoptera that roam around the entirety of the United States. For the laymen, Lepidoptera is the order of …
15 Best Pool landscaping Plants
When decorating your pool for summer use, you always want to create a warm and friendly ambiance. Just as important as having the proper furniture and a clean pool is …
15 Low Maintenance Flowers You Can’t Kill
Traveling is difficult when you have a lot of high maintenance plants in your garden that you need to care for. Not everyone has a green thumb, so finding someone …
10 Best Plants for Balcony Gardens
My balcony is a location that I retreat to when I want to relax, but I have never had much luck with growing plants in the space. The temperature and …
How to Grow and Care for Marigolds
As a child, I always helped my mother tend to the garden, and one of the flowers that I always remember planting is marigolds. They are bright orange or yellow …
Gladiolus Plant Guide: How to Grow and Care for Gladiolus Flower
One of my favorite flowers to add to a bouquet is a gladiolus. The spiky plant has bright blooms in shades of orange, pink, yellow, and white that are all …
Tips on How to Use Epsom Salt for Beautiful Roses
Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers that you can have in your garden, but they can also be difficult to grow. Insects love them, and they require a …
Wax Begonia: How to Grow and Care for Wax Begonias
Wax begonia is a hardy perennial that brings bright blooms to your home and garden for the majority of the year. There are more than 1,000 species of begonias, and …