As a hardy member of the daisy family, cosmos thrives in soil and environmental conditions that other plants cannot. Use these growing tips and start your own colorful crop of cosmos this spring. [Read more...] about How To Grow Cosmos
How To Grow Winter Aconite
Winter aconites are smaller than crocuses and only produce yellow blooms that fade quickly. These spring-bloomers are a welcomed addition to any garden and are a sure sign that spring is almost here. [Read more...] about How To Grow Winter Aconite
How to Grow Clematis
Clematis will put on a dazzling display of flowers throughout the summer that will attract hummingbirds and the vine grows equally well in-ground or in a container. [Read more...] about How to Grow Clematis
How to Grow Calendula and What it can be Used For
Calendula is edible and contains healing properties that are good for the skin. Use these tips for growing calendula in your home garden so you will always have some on hand to look at, eat, and treat minor skin irritations.[Read more...] about How to Grow Calendula and What it can be Used For
5 Winter Hardy Flowers to Grow
Just because winter is just around the corner doesn’t mean that the garden season is over. Several flowers are winter hardy and will brighten the landscape during the winter with colorful blooms.[Read more...] about 5 Winter Hardy Flowers to Grow
How to Grow Viola
The viola bloom is much smaller than pansy blooms and is the smallest plant in the Violet family. These hardy little flowers are easy to grow and only have one main requirement - cool temperatures. [Read more...] about How to Grow Viola
How to Grow Winter Berry for Your Winter Garden
Winter Berry (Ilex verticillata) is one of the few shrubs that produce color during the winter months. This is easy to grow and will make a colorful addition to a winter garden. [Read more...] about How to Grow Winter Berry for Your Winter Garden
5 Scented Lawn Substitutes
What would be better than a lush green lawn that you have to mow every Saturday and spend time and money weeding, feeding and watering? These 5 scented lawn substitutes provide a green lawn that can stand up to foot traffic, requires minimal care and is long-lasting. [Read more...] about 5 Scented Lawn Substitutes
How to Grow Helenium for Your Autumn/Fall Garden
Helenium is in the daisy family and bears yellow or orange daisy-like composite flowers from late summer until the first frost of Fall. Attract those late-season pollinating bees and butterflies to your fall garden by planting some easy-care, colorful Heleniums. [Read more...] about How to Grow Helenium for Your Autumn/Fall Garden
How do you Grow Balloon Flowers?
Very few flowers in the plant world are true blue, but the balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is one of those few. How do you grow balloon flowers?[Read more...] about How do you Grow Balloon Flowers?
